Morning Edition: Sports

December 8, 2014 8:42 AM

Gophers land first New Year's bowl game since 1962

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for The Star Tribune, about college football's intricate process of selecting teams for bowl games.

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December 5, 2014 8:47 AM

The lowdown on a low spot in the Timberwolves' season

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for The Star Tribune, about the state of Minnesota's professional basketball team.

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December 1, 2014 8:44 AM

Gophers bowl future won't be known for days

The Gophers finished the regular season on Saturday with a loss to Wisconsin. They'll find out which bowl game wants them next Sunday.

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November 17, 2014 9:14 AM

A wild ride for Minnesota sports fans

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about a string of recent wins and losses for both professional and college teams.

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November 14, 2014 9:36 AM

It's Pitino vs. Pitino for the Gopher season opener

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for The Star Tribune, about an interesting coaching match-up set for tonight in Puerto Rico.

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November 11, 2014 8:46 AM

What will happen to Adrian Peterson and when?

The star running back and Vikings' fans can expect a resolution sometime in coming weeks, says writer Ben Goessling, who covers the team for ESPN.

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November 10, 2014 8:47 AM

Key injuries take a toll on Wolves and Wild

Two Minnesota sports stars have been sidelined by injuries: Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio has sprained his ankle and the Wild's Zach Parise is out with a concussion.

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November 7, 2014 8:44 AM

Gophers look to claim a prized pig on Saturday

The coveted Floyd of Rosedale trophy will be at stake when the University of Minnesota football team hosts the Iowa Hawkeyes at TCF Bank Stadium.

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November 3, 2014 9:15 AM

Reports: Twins will turn to Molitor for team manager

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the St. Paul native's role on the team.

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October 31, 2014 9:03 AM

Minnesota has several top small college football teams

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about several impressive college football teams.

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