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NBA lockout begins as sides fail to reach deal
The NBA locked out its players Friday when its collective bargaining agreement expired, becoming the second pro sports league shut down by labor strife.
Twins fans sound off on Mauer
With the Twins struggling, some are saying that all-star catcher Joe Mauer should be doing more, like playing first base when he needs a break from catching.
Twins' woes continue in 15-0 loss to Dodgers
Matt Kemp had four hits, including his NL-leading 22nd home run, and Los Angeles had a little fun after a tough day by routing the skidding Minnesota Twins 15-0 Monday night.
Braun homers in Brewers' 6-2 win over Twins
Ryan Braun extended his hitting streak to 17 games with a tiebreaking home run and the Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Sunday.
Although a shutdown of state government is looming a little more than a week away, officials say work is still going on behind the scenes on a new Vikings stadium.
Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for 2nd round draft pick
Britt Robson, who writes about the NBA for Sports Illustrated.com, joined All Things Considered to talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves as they prepare for the draft and other happenings with the team.
A Shoreview City Council member Blake Huffman said he's started an online petition questioning Ramsey County's plan to build a billion dollar Vikings stadium on the site of a former Army ammunition plant site.
Timberwolves hold No. 2 draft pick, coach status unclear
For the second time in his three years as president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves, David Kahn is heading into an important NBA draft tonight without a coach by his side. Kahn has not commented on a published report that he will fire coach Kurt Rambis today.
Timberwolves hoping Rubio will be marquee player for franchise
Ricky Rubio made his public debut at Target Center Tuesday, the 20-year-old basketball phenom was originally drafted two years ago and the Timberwolves have finally brought what they hope will be a franchise player home to Minneapolis.