Morning Edition: Sports

The Timberwolves resume play Friday night after the All-Star break. After missing the playoffs for 14 straight years, the Timberwolves appear poised to return to post-season action this year.
A figure skating rebel on the 2018 Winter Olympics
She's been called the rebel of women's figure skating but since retiring from professional skating, Bonaly has settled in St. Louis Park with her husband where they both coach figure skating.
On Sunday, the University of Minnesota women's basketball team plays the Big Ten's top team, Maryland. Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, discusses the team's surprisingly good play with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
Pitchers and catchers start spring training in Florida next week. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker for a Twins update.
Minneapolis last hosted the Super Bowl in 1992. Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker covered that game - Super Bowl XXVI - and joined MPR's Cathy Wurzer for a chat about Minnesota's history with the Super Bowl.
Adding to the Vikings disappointment, Minnesota's Timberwolves and Wild both lost to elite teams Thursday night. Even the Gopher men's basketball has hit the skids after being considered one of the stronger teams in the Big Ten.