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New Timberwolves coach to build on Saunders' plan

New Timberwolves coach to build on Saunders' plan

Tom Thibodeau says he has a plan to turn the underperforming basketball team around.
by Matt Sepic

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Star Tribune sports editor: Thibodeau's hiring a 'very exciting thing'

Star Tribune sports editor: Thibodeau's hiring a 'very exciting thing'

The Timberwolves have hired former Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau as coach and president of basketball operations.

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Boston Marathon results: Ethiopian runners shut Kenyans out of top spots

Boston Marathon results: Ethiopian runners shut Kenyans out of top spots

Runners from Kenya, who had for years been considered the best of the best in the world, were nearly shut out from the podium entirely.

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Concussion update: U.S. Appeals Court affirms deal between NFL, retired players

Concussion update: U.S. Appeals Court affirms deal between NFL, retired players

The settlement puts up to $1 billion to end lawsuits filed by thousands of former pro football players who say they suffered chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.

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GOP and DFL on different paths for state budget

House GOPers and Senate DFLers are on divergent paths on budgets and policies with about a month left in the 2016 legislative session.
by Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst

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NBA jerseys can bear advertising logos, league says

NBA jerseys can bear advertising logos, league says

Starting in 2017, NBA players will see two new logos on their jerseys: one from Nike, and another from corporate sponsors that make deals with each team.

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Minnesota Wild start playoffs with loss to Dallas Stars

The Wild, who entered the playoffs after losing their last five regular-season games, will face the Stars again Saturday in Dallas.

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Jared Allen to retire as a Vikings player

Jared Allen to retire as a Vikings player

Allen, a defensive end who was named one of the 50 greatest Vikings, has signed a one-day contract with the team and will retire officially on Friday as a member of the Vikings.

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