Mats Zuccarello, Kirill Kaprizov and Freddy Gaudreau scored in the shootout, lifting the Minnesota Wild past the Buffalo Sabres 3-2. Joel Eriksson Ek and Jared Spurgeon had goals in regulation for Minnesota, which headed into the All-Star break with two wins in a row.
Anthony Edwards had 16 of his 34 points in the pivotal third quarter, D’Angelo Russell scored 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 117-110 win against the Sacramento Kings.
The teams will take off Sunday morning, up the North Shore of Lake Superior, for the annual running of the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, the longest sled dog race in the lower 48 states.
A new documentary titled "40 Below: The World's Toughest Race," features competitors from around the world in Minnesota's own infamously chilly ultramarathon, the Arrowhead 135.
The online sports betting industry shows no signs of slowing down. Guest host Chris Farrell talks about the normalization of sports betting, what it means for young adults and their mental health, and the risk of developing a gambling addiction.
Justin Jefferson led the NFL with 128 catches and 1,809 yards receiving in his third season with the Minnesota Vikings. Jefferson was one of two unanimous choices for AP All-Pro along with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Jayson Shaugabay recently became the all-time points leader for Warroad High School boys hockey, breaking the record of T.J. Oshie, now a National Hockey League star. As he charts his own path to the pros, Shaugabay’s still learning to feel comfortable in the spotlight.
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