Towns carries Timberwolves past Curry-less Warriors, 119-99January 17, 2022 6:44 AMBy The Associated PressKarl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 119-99 victory over the worn-out Golden State Warriors, who played without star Steph Curry on Sunday night.
U.S. women's hockey coach Joel Johnson deftly juggles 2 jobsJanuary 17, 2022 6:37 AMBy The Associated PressOpportunity came knocking twice over the span of two months last year, leaving Joel Johnson no choice but to say yes to juggling two women's hockey coaching jobs. Johnson is coach of the U.S. women's national hockey team seeking to defend its Olympic gold medal at the Beijing Winter Games next month.
Ruled out: Australia deports Djokovic for being unvaccinatedJanuary 16, 2022 6:21 AMBy The Associated Press Tennis star Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on Sunday after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Source: Vikings invite seven coaching candidates for interviewsJanuary 15, 2022 3:52 PMBy The Associated PressThe Minnesota Vikings have begun the search for a new coach by seeking interviews with an initial slate of seven candidates, including Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.
High school student charged in sexual assault of fellow Proctor football playerJanuary 14, 2022 3:28 PMBy Matt SepicSt. Louis County prosecutors charged a Proctor High School football player in connection with the sexual assault of a teammate.
U.S. Olympic men's hockey roster includes 15 college playersJanuary 14, 2022 7:11 AMBy The Associated PressCollege players make up almost two-thirds of the U.S. Olympic hockey roster for Beijing. The 15 college players makes it 11 more than in 2018 when the NHL also opted not to participate.
Grizzlies win 11th straight, beating Timberwolves 116-108January 14, 2022 6:30 AMBy The Associated PressDesmond Bane scored 21 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the final minutes for their 11th straight victory, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-108 on Thursday night.
Djokovic faces deportation as Australia revokes visa againJanuary 14, 2022 2:51 AMBy The Associated Press Tennis star Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time three days before the Australian Open is set to begin.
Play9min 07secMN sports roundup: Who will be the next general manager, head coach of the Vikings?January 13, 2022 11:12 AMBy Cathy WurzerThis week, the sports duo of Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson take on the hottest question in Minnesota sports: Who will the Vikings pick to fill vacancies at general manager and head coach after firing Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer?
U.S., Canada women eager to resume fierce hockey rivalryJanuary 13, 2022 6:47 AMBy The Associated PressThe United States is the defending Olympic champion after beating Canada in a nail-biting 3-2 shootout win in South Korea in 2018 to end Canada’s run of four Olympic titles. And yet, Canada is the reigning world champion after punching back with a 3-2 overtime win in August to end USA’s run of five consecutive titles.
