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WNBA set to tipoff season with host of teams looking to challenge for title including Clark's Fever
There are no shortages of challengers to the reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty or star power across the league. A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are some of the veterans who will share the spotlight with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers as the league, in its 29th season, hopes to continue its rise in popularity.
Former infielder Rich Rollins, an All-Star for the Twins in 1962, dies at age 87
Former big league All-Star Rich Rollins has died. Rollins was an infielder whose decade-long career included All-Star honors for the Minnesota Twins in 1962. He died Tuesday at age 87. The news was confirmed by the Twins and Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians were informed of his death by a family member.
Timberwolves beat Warriors in Game 5 to reach Western Conference finals for 2nd straight year
Julius Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting to send the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals for the second straight time with a 121-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
Minnesota Frost beat Toronto Sceptres to advance to PWHL championship
 Minnesota — the fourth and final seed in both postseasons — rallied from two goals down to become the first team in the league’s two seasons to win a best-of-five series in less than five after splitting the first two matches in Toronto.
ESPN’s new streaming app could replace cable for some but may end up costing them more
ESPN says its long-anticipated subscription plan will cost $29.99 a month. An analyst says that, combined with subscriptions to other stream services, could drive the cost up to the price of cable packages.
Major League Baseball lifts lifetime ban on Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson
Major League Baseball has lifted the lifetime ban of Pete Rose, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players. The move clears the way for a Hall of Fame vote but doesn’t guarantee admission.
Warriors struggle again to stop Timberwolves stars Edwards and Randle
Warriors coach Steve Kerr keeps stressing how if Golden State is going to win its playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves it will be because of defense. That defense isn’t getting it done and the Warriors lost 117-110 in Game 4 for a second straight home defeat at Chase Center. 
Edwards, Randle lead the way again as Timberwolves beat Warriors 117-110 for 3-1 playoff series lead
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points for his second straight 30-point performance, Julius Randle had 31 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 117-110 for a 3-1 lead in their Western Conference playoff series.