Play3min 52secPitino has Gopher mens hoops pointed toward the big danceFebruary 18, 2014 8:44 AMBy Cathy WurzerThe Gophers are 17-9 and have surprised a lot doubters who didn't expect much from this team this season, including Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with him about the season so far, and whether the team could make next month's NCAA tournament.
Dropping women's hockey from Olympics 'will never happen'February 18, 2014 7:20 AMBy The Associated PressWomen's hockey has faced criticism because it is dominated by the United States and Canada. The two North American countries will meet in the final on Thursday for the fourth time in five Olympics since the sport was added to the program.
Metrodome demolition halted after fallen beamFebruary 18, 2014 1:34 AMBy Tim NelsonA chunk of the Metrodome dropped unexpectedly as demolition crews were tearing down the stadium Monday.
Play7min 25secOlympics to transform RioFebruary 17, 2014 9:24 PMBy Lulu Garcia-Navarro Rio de Janeiro is set to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games and there are two starkly different visions of what that will mean for the "marvelous city," as it is known.
Seeing Sochi Day 11: Our favorite Olympics photosFebruary 17, 2014 10:58 AMHere are some of our favorite photos from Day 11 of the Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Seeing Sochi Day 10: Our favorite Olympics photosFebruary 16, 2014 7:21 PMHere are some of our favorite photos from Day 10 of the Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
US men's hockey beats Slovenia, securing spot in quarterfinalsFebruary 16, 2014 7:10 PMBy Vickie Walton-James The U.S. men's hockey team nearly shut out Slovenia in the Winter Olympics on Sunday but allowed one goal in the final seconds of the game. The 5-1 win gives the U.S. team an automatic spot in the quarterfinals.
US men's alpine skiers grab bronze and silverFebruary 16, 2014 11:50 AMAthletes prepare for years to compete in the Olympics, and then, in a flash, it's all over. For American speed skaters it's been a terrible Olympics, but U.S. men's Alpine skiers are managing to turn around a medals drought.
Play3min 14sec'Sports chaplains' bring the gospel to Olympic VillageFebruary 16, 2014 9:15 AMBy Corey Flintoff Among the most visible Americans at Sochi are a group of evangelical Christians decked out in black cowboy hats, looking to make friends and proselytize.
Now YOUR own home can sound just like the Metrodome!February 16, 2014 8:46 AMBy Tim NelsonThe Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome may be falling to the wrecking ball, but if you want to relive the thrilling games of yesteryear in living stereo, you can still buy the stadium’s sound system, salvaged from building: A St. Paul Craiglist posting is offering ” two fully functional collector’s items: high definition audio CPU’s pulled from Read more →