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Magic beat Wolves 127-120 after fight, 5 players ejected

Magic beat Wolves 127-120 after fight, 5 players ejected

The brawl broke out in front of the Orlando bench late in the third quarter, when Minnesota guard Austin Rivers and Magic center Mo Bamba got into an altercation. Bamba came off the bench and Rivers threw punches at him in a tussle that spilled over to include several others on the court.
by The Associated Press

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Winter Play: We tried Minnesota birrrd-watching

Winter Play: We tried Minnesota birrrd-watching

It’s cold. But the birds here don’t mind. Why not try your hand at joining them? As part of the Winter Play series MPR News’ Amy Felegy took to a snowy, wooded path in northwestern Minnesota to give you the scoop on winter birding for the first time.
by Amy Felegy

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This week in sports: Lynx, Gophers and Tom Brady's (second) retirement

This week in sports: Lynx, Gophers and Tom Brady's (second) retirement

Brady is finally hanging up his helmet, the Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Golden State Warriors, Sylvia Fowles is honored, the Gophers played Rutgers in a Big Ten basketball game, and much more in Minnesota sports.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Russell, Edwards help Timberwolves beat Warriors in OT

Russell, Edwards help Timberwolves beat Warriors in OT

D’Angelo Russell scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards took over in overtime after Russell fouled out and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Golden State Warriors 119-114 on Wednesday night.
by The Associated Press

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New Wolves PA announcer finds there’s more than one way to the NBA

New Wolves PA announcer finds there’s more than one way to the NBA

The Minneapolis native with a baritone voice beat out a competitive field last summer to become the youngest public address announcer in the team's history. 
by Regina Medina

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Winter Play: Ice fishing — learning family tradition hook, line and sinker

Winter Play: Ice fishing — learning family tradition hook, line and sinker

Our staff across the state set out to try a new-to-them winter pastime. MPR News’ southwest Minnesota reporter Hannah Yang spent her first day ice fishing with her father-in-law and husband in Faribault, Minn.
by Hannah Yang

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Advocates team up to recognize women and girls in sports

Advocates team up to recognize women and girls in sports

Leaders in advancing girl’s and women's sports in Minnesota received recognition for National Girls and Women in Sports Day at a ceremony inside the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul on Wednesday.
by Nina Moini

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Beargrease sled race winner, runner-up talk dogs, cold, competition

Beargrease sled race winner, runner-up talk dogs, cold, competition

Keith Aili crossed the finish line about eight minutes ahead of second-place musher and past champion Ryan Anderson. They spoke to MPR News host Cathy Wurzer Wednesday about dealing with 20-below race temps and coaching dogs that aren’t all that keen on people.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Tom Brady retires, insisting this time it's for good

Tom Brady retires, insisting this time it's for good

Tom Brady has announced his retirement. Brady won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa. He is the most successful quarterback in NFL history and one of the greatest athletes in team sports.
by The Associated Press

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