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Women’s flag football grows on college campuses, from startup clubs to varsity teams with NFL boost
Flag football participation by girls has continued to spike across the country, with the sport’s inclusion in the Summer Olympics lineup for Los Angeles in 2028 serving as the most recent bump.
Timberwolves and Wild both look to make playoff run
The Timberwolves dominated their first post-season game against the L.A. Lakers, while the Wild lost their playoff opener against the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit 2-run homers as Braves beat Twins 6-2 to complete a 3-game sweep
Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 to complete a three-game sweep. Marcell Ozuna also homered off Joe Ryan, who allowed six runs and eight hits and one walk in five innings.
Golden Knights and Wild healthy at the right time as they meet in NHL playoffs
The Vegas Golden Knights led the league in man games lost to injury with 476. Their season ended in a seven-game, first-round loss to Dallas. The situation is considerably different this year as the Golden Knights prepare to open their first-round series Sunday night against the Minnesota Wild.
Verdugo has 4 hits, drives in go-ahead run as Braves top Twins 4-3 to finally win back-to-back games
Alex Verdugo, making his second start as Atlanta’s left fielder and leadoff hitter, had four hits that included a go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for their first back-to-back wins of the season.
Timberwolves rout Lakers 117-95 in 1st-round series opener, overcoming Luka Doncic’s 37 points
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points, Naz Reid added 23 with six 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame Luka Doncic’s 37-point Lakers playoff debut for a 117-95 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday night.