Morning Edition: Sports

Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, answers our pressing sports questions.
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer chatted with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker about the University of Minnesota's top-40 ranking for football recruiting, the outlook for Gophers basketball this season, and the upcoming Vikings-Lions game on Sunday.
The University of Minnesota women's volleyball team continues play in the NCAA tournament on Friday afternoon, when they host Oregon. If the Gophers win, they'll play again on Saturday for the chance to return to the Final Four.
On Sunday night the Minnesota Vikings will be in Chicago to take on the Bears who are currently in first place in the NFC North just ahead of Minnesota. Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune previews the game with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
The Minnesota Wild slipped to defending Stanley Cup champions the Washington Capitals last night, losing 5-2 at the Xcel Energy Center. It was their first game at home after winning five games on a seven-game road trip.
The University of Minnesota women's basketball team begins its season Friday night with a game against New Hampshire at Williams Arena.
Why are the fans booing?
Timberwolves fans are expected to boo disgruntled star Jimmy Butler during the home opener Friday night at Target Center.
The big topic in Minnesota sports this week is the Timberwolves — namely, what's been happening off the court since star Jimmy Butler said he wants to be traded by the team. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker for the latest.
Twins fire Molitor, eye new manager to 'grow a young team'
Paul Molitor was fired Tuesday as Minnesota Twins manager. He's been offered a new role in the team's organization, the team said Tuesday. An afternoon press conference has been scheduled.