Morning Edition: Sports

August 31, 2018 10:21 AM

Gophers, Vikings ready for some football

The University of Minnesota football team began its season Thursday night with a 48 to 10 win over New Mexico State.

by Phil Picardi

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August 22, 2018 5:26 AM

Sparks eliminate defending champion Lynx 75-68

The Lynx hadn't been eliminated in the first round since 2004.

by The Associated Press

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August 10, 2018 10:15 AM

The Vikings kick off their preseason this weekend

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker about what to watch for in the Vikes' opening game against the Broncos, and how the team is coming together for the new season.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 3, 2018 9:43 AM

Lynx at a crucial point in their season

The Minnesota Lynx are in the midst of a crucial portion of their season.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 27, 2018 10:21 AM

The WNBA All-Star Game comes to Minneapolis this weekend

The Minnesota Lynx host the game on Saturday at Target Center — and the roster includes four Lynx players.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 13, 2018 10:19 AM

A look at the Lynx season and the Timberwolves draft

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Howard Sinker for the latest on the WNBA and NBA landscape. Sinker is a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 6, 2018 9:44 AM

Why are the Minnesota Twins so bad this year?

Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, talked with MPR News' Phil Picardi about why the team has been a disappointment and what the front office is going to do about it.

by Phil Picardi

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June 29, 2018 10:23 AM

Minnesota Lynx shoot for sixth straight win

The Minnesota Lynx try for their sixth straight win Friday night at Target Center against the Atlanta Dream. The team has turned things around since starting the season 3-6.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 22, 2018 10:32 AM

Timberwolves pick Georgia Tech guard in draft

The NBA held its annual draft of amateur players Thursday night. Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, discussed the picks with Morning edition host Cathy Wurzer.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 8, 2018 10:07 AM

Gopher baseball team one step from College World Series

The University of Minnesota baseball team begins a best of three series against Oregon State this afternoon in Corvallis, Washington.

by Cathy Wurzer

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