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PWHL picks Ottawa to host 3rd draft in June, with Wisconsin's Casey O'Brien among top prospects

PWHL picks Ottawa to host 3rd draft in June, with Wisconsin's Casey O'Brien among top prospects

The PWHL will hold its third annual entry draft in Ottawa on June 24, with University of Wisconsin’s Casey O’Brien anticipated to be one of the top selections following her MVP senior season. 
by The Associated Press

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Former NFL tight end Don Hasselbeck dies of a heart attack at age 70

Former NFL tight end Don Hasselbeck dies of a heart attack at age 70

Former NFL tight end Don Hasselbeck, who won a Super Bowl in his nine-year career and was the father of two NFL quarterbacks, died Monday. He was 70. Hasselbeck’s son, Matt, said his father died after going into cardiac arrest at his home. Hasselbeck finished his career with Minnesota in 1985.
by The Associated Press

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Ajsa Sivka, Hailey Van Lith, Aziaha James taken with final 3 picks in first round of the WNBA draft

Ajsa Sivka, Hailey Van Lith, Aziaha James taken with final 3 picks in first round of the WNBA draft

The Dallas Wings have selected Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft. The 6-foot guard led UConn to the national championship. The Seattle Storm selected 6-foot-6 center Dominique Malonga from France with the No. 2 pick. 
by The Associated Press

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Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase

Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase

Future WNBA stars are using the league’s draft night as more than an opportunity to step into the spotlight for their talent on the court, but to use the moment to honor where they come from, showcase who they are beyond the jersey, and make powerful statements through fashion, family, and tradition.
by The Associated Press

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Soto hits 2nd homer and Mets top lowly Twins 5-1

Soto hits 2nd homer and Mets top lowly Twins 5-1

Juan Soto hit his first home run since the opening weekend of the season and the New York Mets beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-1. Pete Alonso and Luisangel Acuña had two hits apiece for the Mets.
by The Associated Press

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Lynx acquire veteran forward Karlie Samuelson in trade with Mystics for 2026 1st-round draft pick

Lynx acquire veteran forward Karlie Samuelson in trade with Mystics for 2026 1st-round draft pick

The Minnesota Lynx have acquired forward Karlie Samuelson in a trade with the Washington Mystics for their 2026 first-round draft pick. Samuelson has career averages of 5.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game over six WNBA seasons.
by The Associated Press

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Lynx make last-minute trades ahead of draft night, Timberwolves clinch spot in playoffs

Lynx make last-minute trades ahead of draft night, Timberwolves clinch spot in playoffs

It’s a big week for Minnesota’s professional basketball teams. The Lynx will look to add to their roster for draft night, while the Timberwolves face a tough competitor to start the playoffs.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Paige Bueckers has had busy week since helping UConn win national championship

Paige Bueckers has had busy week since helping UConn win national championship

It’s been a whirlwind week for Minnesota native Paige Bueckers since she won her first national championship with UConn. The Huskies star player has been going back and forth between Connecticut and New York doing morning and night time talk show appearances, WNBA rookie orientation and finally a parade to celebrate the school’s 12th NCAA title they won in Tampa, Florida.
by The Associated Press

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