Sports

Timberwolves a work in progress as season looms
The Minnesota Timberwolves play their final game of the preseason Friday night when they take on Milwaukee at Target Center.
Minnesota United makes it official: Soccer, stadium coming to St. Paul
Almost six months after Major League Soccer announced that it was bringing a professional team to Minnesota, a deal has been struck to build a $120 million stadium in St. Paul's Midway.
Photos: Bikes, mallets, balls and concrete make for heck of a game
The Carnivore 4v4 bike polo tournament this weekend in Mankato was a combination of bikes, competition and hanging out with old friends -- who just happen to be swinging mallets at you.
Photos: Lynx celebrate 3rd WNBA title, aiming for more
People packed the route, four or five deep at some points, before a raucous rally inside with dancing, thanking and reflecting, plus fireworks and confetti.
The new owners of the 61-year-old Burnsville property envision a year-round destination for training and entertainment.
Are key Lynx players past their prime?
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about whether the team can win another championship next season.
Track cyclists in Minnesota are trying to buck the trend of a mostly male sport by lowering the barriers to expensive, elite competition.
Sex harassment claims led U to investigate Gopher football players
University of Minnesota officials found a "concerning pattern of football player conduct" that led them to investigate five reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault and retaliation by players.