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Lynx GM talks Final Four, Minnesota basketball and the WNBA draft

Lynx GM talks Final Four, Minnesota basketball and the WNBA draft

Lynx General Manager Clare Duwelius is in Cleveland for this weekend’s NCAA Women’s Final Four. She spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about the tournament, which features two Minnesota players, and the WNBA draft on April 15.
by Cathy Wurzer and Josh Cobb

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Women's basketball growth helped by star players, more media coverage, rules changes

Women's basketball growth helped by star players, more media coverage, rules changes

Ticket demand, attendance, media coverage and television ratings have all blown up over the past few years ever since the COVID-19 season was played in the bubble. While those numbers aren’t equal to the men’s NCAA Tournament, the gap has closed a lot.
by The Associated Press

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March Madness: How to watch the women’s Final Four and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament

March Madness: How to watch the women’s Final Four and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament

Women’s basketball is having a moment as the Final Four arrives. Both games are Friday night in Cleveland on ESPN. The winners advance to the title game on Sunday, which will be on ABC.
by The Associated Press

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South Carolina is unbeaten — and maybe underrated — as it heads into women's Final Four

South Carolina is unbeaten — and maybe underrated — as it heads into women's Final Four

South Carolina has no losses, and maybe not enough love. The unbeaten Gamecocks seem to be sliding under the radar at this year's Final Four, where Iowa star Caitlin Clark and UConn's Paige Bueckers are getting most of the attention.
by The Associated Press

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Job Interview: The highs and lows of being a Minnesota Twins scoreboard operator

Job Interview: The highs and lows of being a Minnesota Twins scoreboard operator

Scoreboard control-room operators for the Minnesota Twins aren’t usually in the spotlight, but their decisions during a game can be a key part of the fan experience. That’s why we put Jeremy Loosbrock in the spotlight for our new Job Interview series. 
by Lukas Levin

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Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been in each other’s orbit for years. The Final Four beckons

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been in each other’s orbit for years. The Final Four beckons

Clark is a two-time National Player of the Year trying to guide the Hawkeyes to their first NCAA championship. Bueckers has returned to form this year after dealing with knee injuries that cost her most of two seasons
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A conversation with Twins broadcasting legend Dick Bremer

A conversation with Twins broadcasting legend Dick Bremer

Thursday’s Minnesota Twins home opener will sound a little different this year. Longtime broadcaster Dick Bremer stepped down at the end of last season. He got behind an MPR News microphone on Thursday to talk baseball and his new role with the team.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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