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Wolves beat Knicks, clinch first winning record since 2005
The Timberwolves hadn't finished with a winning record since going 44-38 in 2004-05, the season after their last playoff appearance. Minnesota is trying to end the NBA's longest current postseason drought.
Twins' Miguel Sano won't be suspended by MLB after assault accusation
The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball said an investigation found insufficient evidence to impose and disciplinary action against Sano. A local photographer accused the third baseman of sexual assault last December.
The Major League Baseball season begins next week and the Minnesota Twins are close to figuring out who will go north with the team.
Heavy curve? Twins tap Olympic curlers for home opener first pitch
Chisholm's John Shuster and his Minnesota-led Olympic gold medal winning curling team will throw out the ceremonial pitch April 5 at Target Field, the Twins said Wednesday.
Don Lucia out as University of Minnesota hockey coach
Longtime Minnesota hockey coach Don Lucia is stepping down after a disappointing year that ended with the Gophers missing the NCAA Tournament.
No. 2 seed Oregon advances with 101-73 win over Minnesota
The second-seeded Oregon Ducks advanced to the Sweet 16 with a victory over the No. 10 Golden Gophers in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday night.
Twins' Jorge Polanco suspended 80 games for PED use
Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco has been suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance.
Jets sign former Vikings QB Bridgewater to 1-year deal
The former Vikings quarterback is looking to return from a serious knee injury in 2016 that sidelined him for most of the last two years.
St. Cloud State, Minnesota State University and Minnesota Duluth will play in the West Regional. The University of Minnesota and University of North Dakota were not among the teams announced Sunday.