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Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase
Future WNBA stars are using the league’s draft night as more than an opportunity to step into the spotlight for their talent on the court, but to use the moment to honor where they come from, showcase who they are beyond the jersey, and make powerful statements through fashion, family, and tradition.
Soto hits 2nd homer and Mets top lowly Twins 5-1
Juan Soto hit his first home run since the opening weekend of the season and the New York Mets beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-1. Pete Alonso and Luisangel Acuña had two hits apiece for the Mets.
Lynx acquire veteran forward Karlie Samuelson in trade with Mystics for 2026 1st-round draft pick
The Minnesota Lynx have acquired forward Karlie Samuelson in a trade with the Washington Mystics for their 2026 first-round draft pick. Samuelson has career averages of 5.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game over six WNBA seasons.
Lynx make last-minute trades ahead of draft night, Timberwolves clinch spot in playoffs
It’s a big week for Minnesota’s professional basketball teams. The Lynx will look to add to their roster for draft night, while the Timberwolves face a tough competitor to start the playoffs.
Paige Bueckers has had busy week since helping UConn win national championship
It’s been a whirlwind week for Minnesota native Paige Bueckers since she won her first national championship with UConn. The Huskies star player has been going back and forth between Connecticut and New York doing morning and night time talk show appearances, WNBA rookie orientation and finally a parade to celebrate the school’s 12th NCAA title they won in Tampa, Florida.
WNBA mock draft 3.0: Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 to Dallas and Seattle selects French star Malonga 2nd
There’s no doubt who’s going first in the WNBA draft with Paige Bueckers the consensus top pick. After that it gets interesting with Olivia Miles' decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal instead of the draft.
NBA’s West spots set, with the Nuggets, Clippers and Timberwolves in and the Warriors play-in bound
The final game to end in the NBA regular season was a big one for seeding in the Western Conference, with the Los Angeles Clippers beating the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime Sunday to clinch the No. 5 seed.
Timberwolves secure playoff spot with 116-105 win over Jazz behind 43 points from Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards had 18 of his 43 points in the third quarter to help the Minnesota Timberwolves pull away from the Utah Jazz for a 116-105 victory on Sunday to secure a spot in the playoffs and stay out of the play-in games.