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Mavericks fend off Timberwolves 120-114 in West finals rematch behind Irving's 35 points
Kyrie Irving scored 16 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Luka Doncic had a late surge to finish with 24 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-114 in the first rematch of the Western Conference finals from last season.
Jefferson Diaz scores the decisive goal in a 5-4 shootout as Minnesota beats RSL in MLS playoffs
It marked Minnesota’s first MLS Cup playoff win via a penalty kick shootout in club history. United can clinch a spot in the Western Conference semifinals with another victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday. 
How hockey safety has changed 1 year after Minnesota native’s death on the ice
Adam Johnson died after his neck was cut by an opposing player’s skate. That led USA Hockey to require all youth players to wear neck laceration protection in practice and games. A key Minnesota hockey official tells MPR News that players have embraced the change.
Manslaughter probe continues 1 year after hockey player Adam Johnson's death in England
It’s been one year since the death of American hockey player and Minnesota native Adam Johnson whose neck was fatally cut by an opponent’s skate during a game in Sheffield, England. A man remains under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
Max Brosmer throws season-high 4 TD passes as Minnesota routs Maryland 48-23 to win third straight
Max Brosmer threw two of his season-high four touchdown passes early, Justin Walley added a pick-six and Minnesota scored three first-quarter touchdowns and easily beat Maryland 48-23 Saturday.
Wild play the Flyers following Kaprizov's 2-goal game
The Minnesota Wild visit the Philadelphia Flyers after Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals in the Wild's 4-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Darnold, O‘Connell not blaming missed face mask call as reason why Vikings lost to Rams
Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold didn’t blame the officials for a missed face mask call when he was sacked for a safety late in the fourth quarter of the Vikings’ 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Instead, Darnold lamented the situation that pinned Minnesota deep in the first place.