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Meet the Timberwolves' newest players
The Star Tribune's digital sports editor spoke with Cathy Wurzer about the addition of Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones to the Wolves' roster.
Meet Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves' top draft pick
As expected, the Timberwolves chose Kentucky forward Karl-Anthony Towns with their first pick. There was a surprise, too: The Wolves landed local kid Tyus Jones.
Timberwolves weigh options for first NBA draft pick
Speculation abounds about who the Wolves will select in the draft.
In what Major League Baseball says is a first, French baseball player Melissa Mayeux has had her name added to the list of international prospects.
U.S. beats Colombia 2-0, but will be shorthanded vs. China
The Americans won and advanced to the quarterfinals at the Women's World Cup, but lost midfielders Megan Rapinoe and Lauren Holiday for its next match, as each received her second yellow card of the tournament.
The United States Olympic Committee on Monday announced that Four Seasons Curling Club will be one of 18 official training sites across the nation.
Chambers Bay as the future of American golf?
Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash., near Tacoma, is improbable, controversial -- and might represent the future of the game.