Sports

Wolves weather 61-point night by Nuggets' Jokic in 140-139 win in 2 OTs
Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a career-best 61-point performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Denver Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime.
NBA suspends 5 players for their roles in Pistons-Timberwolves altercation that spilled into stands
Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart has been suspended for two games by the NBA and four other players from the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves drew one-game suspensions for the roles in an on-court altercation between the teams earlier this week.
Milwaukee pays tribute to Bob Uecker in Brewers’ first home game since his death
The Milwaukee Brewers were conducting a moment of silence before their home opener to honor Bob Uecker when one fan decided keeping quiet wasn’t the best way to pay tribute to the lovable loquacious broadcaster.
Cotter, Bratt score in shootout as Devils beat Wild 3-2
Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games.
Paige Bueckers carries UConn to record 24th women’s Final Four with 78-64 win over USC
Paige Bueckers carried UConn to its record 24th Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament, scoring 31 points Monday night in a 78-64 victory over Southern California, which couldn’t overcome the loss of injured star JuJu Watkins.
Pérez tosses 6 hitless innings in his Chicago debut as the White Sox pound the Twins 9-0
Martín Pérez threw six hitless innings in a sparkling Chicago debut, and the White Sox pounded the Minnesota Twins 9-0. The Twins’ only hits were singles by Willi Castro in the seventh against Mike Vasil and Ryan Jeffers in the eighth.
Former U of M hockey players Moore and Rinzel each make their NHL debut with the Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks got a closer look at two of their top prospects when Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel each made their NHL debut. They each decided to leave the University of Minnesota and turn pro as Chicago continues to look to the future at the end of another disappointing season.