Sports

Photos: Drama, athleticism and fun -- It's tournament time
The biggest high school tournament of the year is about more than boys' hockey. It's about pageantry, fun, the joy of winning and the agony of loss.
Gophers men fall to Badgers, unlikely to net NCAA spot
Meanwhile, the Gopher women take on Ohio State Friday night in the Big Ten tournament.
Minnesotans complete the Iditarod -- on fat bikes
As the Iditarod sled dog competition is set to begin in Alaska, several Minnesotans are recuperating after finishing a version of the race on bikes.
Vikings trade Matt Cassel to Buffalo
The Matt Cassel era is officially over. The Minnesota Vikings said Wednesday the team is trading the backup quarterback and one-time starter to the Bills.
North Star bike festival will return this summer
The summer bike race attracts about 50,000 spectators and 250 professional bicyclists to the region. There are six races scheduled over five days from June 17-21.
Wolves fans snatch up all 1,000 free tickets in 3 minutes
All 1,000 free tickets, courtesy of Kevin Garnett, for Monday night's Timberwolves game were claimed by fans in fewer than 3 minutes.
Minnie Minoso, baseball's first black Latino star, dies
Minoso, who hailed from Havana, Cuba, played 12 of his 17 seasons with the Chicago White Sox, after getting his start in the majors with the Cleveland Indians in 1949.
Adrian Peterson's situation still unsettled after court ruling
There were more developments Thursday in the saga surrounding Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and his punishment for child abuse.
Judge tosses suspension of Vikings' Peterson; NFL to appeal
A federal judge Thursday said an arbitrator exceeded his authority in upholding Adrian Peterson's suspension from the NFL.