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Vikings go for versatility on defense and add QB Jaren Hall
Some in the Vikings organization saw LSU cornerback Jay Ward as a potential starter at three spots in the secondary. Minnesota drafted Ward in the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday with versatility emphasized to retool the defense under new coordinator Brian Flores.
Jessie Diggins' former ski coach to boycott 'Birkie' over gender equity concerns
Kris Hansen, the longtime coach at Stillwater High School, and former coach of Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins, wants Birkie race officials to make changes that would result in more women qualifying to start in prime positions earlier in the race.
Trojans teammates: Vikings take USC CB Blackmon in NFL draft
After taking USC wide receiver Jordan Addison in the first round, the Minnesota Vikings picked Trojans teammate and cornerback Mekhi Blackmon with the final pick of the third round of the NFL draft.
Anthony Edwards cited for allegedly striking arena staff with chair
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was cited for third degree assault by Denver police following the season-ending loss to the Nuggets. He allegedly swung a folding chair and struck two women who were working at Ball Arena. 
Seguin, Stars take 3-2 series lead with 4-0 win over Wild
Tyler Seguin and Jason Robertson both had a power-play goal and an assist, Roope Hintz had three assists for the second game in a row and the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-0 in Game 5. 
Ryan 1st to 5 wins, Twins beat Yankees 6-2, take season series
Joe Ryan became the first five-game winner in the major leagues this season, Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach hit two-run homers in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat New York 6-2 to clinch their first season series against the Yankees since 2001.
Nuggets eliminate Wolves 112-109 behind Murray, Jokic
The top-seeded Denver Nuggets eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 112-109 win in Game 5 of their playoff series at Ball Arena on Tuesday night.