Morning Edition: Sports

Key injuries take a toll on Wolves and Wild
Two Minnesota sports stars have been sidelined by injuries: Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio has sprained his ankle and the Wild's Zach Parise is out with a concussion.
Gophers look to claim a prized pig on Saturday
The coveted Floyd of Rosedale trophy will be at stake when the University of Minnesota football team hosts the Iowa Hawkeyes at TCF Bank Stadium.
Reports: Twins will turn to Molitor for team manager
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the St. Paul native's role on the team.
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about several impressive college football teams.
Without Love, Timberwolves launch a new season
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Minnesota Timberwolves who are without forward Kevin Love and with a new coach.
Coach Kill downplays a possible move to Michigan
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker of the Star Tribune about the chances Kill could move.
Sinker says: Gopher defense is a key factor in team's success
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the University of Minnesota's football team and its season so far.
The Minnesota Wild win their season opener. What's next? Listen in
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker of the Star Tribune about the Wild's season ahead.
The latest on the search for a new Twins manager
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Minnesota Twins' efforts to replace manager Ron Gardenhire.
Ponder leads Vikings down the sinkhole versus Packers
Football fans who root for the Minnesota Vikings are licking their wounds this morning.