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Timberwolves rebrand looks to shed recent failures
What separated the Wolves for designer Rodney Richardson was the amount of Minnesota natives who work for the franchise and yearned to see a more competitive team represent the Twin Cities.
No-cell zone: Masters clings to ban on mobile phones
Welcome to one of the few remaining places on the planet where cellphones are strictly prohibited. And, rest assured, the folks in the green jackets are serious about everyone going dark.
The Twins are 3-0 so far this season, their best start in 10 years.
The world's No. 1-ranked golfer, Dustin Johnson, has withdrawn from the Masters after injuring his lower back in a fall at the home he was renting for the week.
How the iconic Homer Hanky almost wasn't even a thing
Thirty years ago this October, the hottest accessory in Minnesota was a white hanky. But that almost wasn't the case because the Twins were reportedly afraid of becoming the "laughing stock of baseball."
Photos: In spite of the clouds, a sunny Twins opener
After last year's dismal 103-loss season, the Twins started 2017 on a high note, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-1 at Target Field Monday for the team's first opening day victory in nearly a decade.
North Carolina tops Gonzaga in messy NCAA championship
It was expected to be a fast-paced, competitive showcase for two of the best players in the country, but thanks to tough defenses it became a foul-laden slog. UNC finally pinned the Bulldogs, 71-65.
NHL not going to 2018 Olympics in South Korea
The NHL announced Monday that it will not participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, saying it sees no tangible benefit in halting the season for three weeks -- despite clear signs from the world's best players that they want to go.