Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Sports

Vikings take UCF cornerback Mike Hughes in 1st round

The Minnesota Vikings selected Central Florida cornerback Mike Hughes with the 30th pick in the first round on Thursday night, resisting temptation to pass up a premium position while counting on depth in the pool of offensive linemen to help them later in the draft.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
College basketball panels: Ban cheats, let players go pro

College basketball panels: Ban cheats, let players go pro

The Commission on College Basketball sharply directed the NCAA to take control of the sport, calling for sweeping reforms to separate pro and college tracks, permit players to return to school after going undrafted by the NBA and ban cheating coaches for life.
by Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
No contract renewal for Minnesota Wild's general manager

No contract renewal for Minnesota Wild's general manager

On Monday, the Minnesota Wild announced that longtime general manager Chuck Fletcher will not get his contract renewed.
by Peter Cox

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Wolves top Rockets 121-105 in Game 3, cut series lead to 2-1

Wolves top Rockets 121-105 in Game 3, cut series lead to 2-1

Jimmy Butler hit four 3-pointers among his 28 points and Karl-Anthony Towns snapped back from a bad start to the series with 18 points and 16 rebounds, leading the Timberwolves past the Rockets on Saturday night for their first postseason victory in 14 years.
by Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Accepting rights award, Kaepernick decries 'lawful lynching'

Accepting rights award, Kaepernick decries 'lawful lynching'

Amnesty International gave former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick its Ambassador of Conscience Award on Saturday for his kneeling protest of racial injustice that launched a sports movement and might have cost him his job.
by Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Minnesota Wild eliminated from playoffs in 5-0 loss to Jets

Minnesota Wild eliminated from playoffs in 5-0 loss to Jets

"It couldn't have gone any worse at the start for us, and it couldn't have gone any better for them," Minnesota's Eric Staal said. "They got the momentum and ran with it, especially early."
by Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

In sports this week, about those playoffs ...

It's been a busy week in Minnesota sports, and Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker for the latest—like how the Wild and Timberwolves are doing in the playoffs.
by Cathy Wurzer

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!