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Mattias Janmark had his first career hat trick in what might have been the most important home playoff game in the Golden Knights' four-year history, a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 7 of their opening-round series.
Sued by partner over sale, Taylor says T-wolves won't move
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor expressed confidence Thursday that the NBA franchise will remain in Minnesota after it is sold, responding to a federal lawsuit against him by one of his investors alleging breach of contract.
Americans strongly support trans rights — in some cases
Americans strongly support trans service members being in the military — even as they say trans athletes should compete according to the sex listed on their birth certificates.
Ageless wonder Mickelson wins PGA to become oldest major champ
Phil Mickelson has delivered so many thrills and spills over 30 years of pure theater on the PGA Tour that no one ever knows what he will do next. His latest act was a real stunner: A major champion at age 50.
21 die in extreme weather in China ultramarathon
Twenty-one people running a mountain ultramarathon have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale-force winds hit the high-altitude race, state media reported Sunday.
Under new management: The $1.5 billion sale of the Timberwolves and Lynx
Glen Taylor sold the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx to Alex Rodriguez and former Walmart chief executive Marc Lore for $1.5 billion. Guest host Chris Farrell explored the potential effects of the sale and the value of sports franchises to regional identity and the economy.
Cancel the Olympics, says Tokyo doctors association
Tokyo-area hospitals "have their hands full," the Tokyo Medical Practitioners Association says in an open letter to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. The group represents some 6,000 primary care doctors.
The Green Bay Packers signed Kurt Benkert on Monday in their latest attempt to add quarterback depth while MVP Aaron Rodgers’ future with the team remains unclear.
Eriksson Ek’s OT goal lifts Wild past Vegas 1-0 in playoff opener
Between hard hitting, fast skating, a torrid pace, spectacular goaltending — Game 1 of the first-round series between the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday had everything but a goal in regulation.
Jerry Burns, former Vikings coach known for wit, dies at 94
Jerry Burns, the colorful character who took over as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach in a time of turmoil and led the team to three playoff berths, has died. He was 94.