Morning Edition: Sports

November 8, 2019 4:00 AM

‘A ton of hammers in here’: Augsburg's new women’s wrestling team kicks off season

With girls’ high school wrestling on the rise nationally and the NCAA’s interest growing, Augsburg and its team of mostly Minnesota wrestlers see a chance to lead in a sport they love. They expect to be formidable.

by Julia Franz

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November 7, 2019 2:00 PM

Gophers vs. Penn State: Game of 'confidence and excitement'

The stakes are enormous for the Gophers not just in the conference standings or national rankings but for the credibility of a once-downtrodden program and its coach, P.J. Fleck.

by Brian Murphy

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October 23, 2019 11:16 AM

Timberwolves start fresh season with new head coach, revamped roster

They play the Nets in Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

by Cathy Wurzer

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September 26, 2019 10:07 AM

Twins, Loons clinch post-season berths

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with MPR News sports commentator Brian Murphy about the developments.

by Cathy Wurzer

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September 9, 2019 8:59 AM

Brian Murphy: 'As good a start as you could have' for Vikings

The Vikings start the season off with a win. MPR News sports commentator Brian Murphy shares his thoughts on the game with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer, and what it might mean for the season.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 29, 2019 9:57 AM

Gophers football kicks off a new season Thursday night against SD State

This will be head coach P.J. Fleck’s third season with the Gophers. Last year, the team finished 7-6, including a win in the Quick Lane Bowl.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 26, 2019 11:12 AM

Previewing the new Vikings season

Friday marks the first day of training camp for the full Minnesota Vikings squad, and preseason play begins in two weeks.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 12, 2019 10:26 AM

First-place Minnesota Twins return to action after the All-Star break

The Twins begin a three-game series Friday night in Cleveland, against the team that's trailing them in the American League Central standings by 5.5 games.

by Cathy Wurzer