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Edwards scores 31 as Wolves beat Embiid-less 76ers 112-99
Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points and 11 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 112-99 win against the Philadelphia 76ers, who were playing without MVP center Joel Embiid.
Ahead of World Cup ski season, Jessie Diggins talks about prioritizing her mental health
Earlier this year the Minnesota native spoke publicly about recent struggles with her eating disorder, after 12 years of recovery. This week she told reporters why she feels it’s important to share her story — and she said her priority is a “happy and healthy season.”
Joe Mauer among 12 newcomers on the ballot for baseball's Hall of Fame
The Minnesota native and longtime Twins player was a six-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove winner and the 2009 American League MVP. He’s the only catcher to win three batting titles. This is his first time under consideration for baseball’s Hall of Fame.
William Nylander scored in overtime to help the Toronto Maple Leafs extend their winning streak to four with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild to complete the NHL’s Global Series in Sweden. 
Towns' 29 points and late scoring leads Timberwolves past Pelicans 121-120
Karl-Anthony Towns capped a 29-point performance with a running floater off the glass with 5 seconds left, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 14-point deficit in the final 7:32 to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-120.