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In her last Olympic season, U.S. cross-country ski phenom Jessie Diggins looks stronger than ever
Jessie Diggins, age 34, helped break an Olympic medal drought for American cross-country skiers that dated back to the 1970s. In her final season, she enters the Milan Cortina Olympics on a winning streak and with new peace of mind.
Vonn ‘confident’ she will race at Olympics despite ‘completely ruptured’ ACL in left knee
Lindsey Vonn is “confident” she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics beginning this week despite the left knee injury she sustained in a crash four days ago. Vonn completely ruptured her ACL, and says she has bone bruising “plus meniscal damage.”
Minnesota Olympians, other athletes speak up about federal agents in Minneapolis
“I want to make sure you know who I’m racing for,” wrote Minnesota-born cross-country skiing star Jessie Diggins. Meanwhile, a hospitality center for Team USA families dropped the name “Ice House.”
Wild beat Oilers 7-3, Hughes sets franchise record
Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist to set a franchise record for defensemen by extending his point streak to eight games in the Minnesota Wild's 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle lead Timberwolves to a 131-114 victory over the Grizzlies
Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 27 points and seven assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight, 131-114 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.
Vikings fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, seek 'new leadership'
Rob Brzezinski, executive vice president of football operations, will lead the team through the 2026 NFL Draft, team owners Mark and Zygi Wilf said in a statement. The Vikings last year signed Adofo-Mensah to a multi-year contract extension.