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LeBron James powers the Lakers to 4th straight victory, 111-102 over the Timberwolves
LeBron James had 33 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fourth straight game, holding off the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-102 on Thursday night. Austin Reeves added 23 points and Luka Doncic had 21 points and 13 rebounds to help the Lakers improve to 14-3 since Jan. 21.
An ex-minor league catcher was accused of trying to lose on purpose. He says he didn’t tip pitches
A former minor league catcher in the Minnesota Twins organization has denied an allegation he tipped pitches to opponents to try to make his team lose because he was tired of the season.
Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek out at least ‘a few weeks’ with lower-body injury
Minnesota Wild first-line center Joel Eriksson Ek has been placed on injured reserve on with a lower-body injury. The team announced his status as week-to-week. Eriksson Ek felt discomfort following practice.
Commissioner reduces ban of Wild’s Ryan Hartman from 10 games to 8, but seeks ‘wake-up call’
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has upheld the suspension of Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman for slamming an opponent’s head to the ice. Bettman made the unusual decision to reduce the penalty from 10 games to the union-recommended eight after hearing Hartman’s in-person appeal.
Timberwolves gain confidence after rallying from 25-point deficit to beat West-leading Thunder
Just when it appeared the Oklahoma City Thunder were going to run away from Minnesota like they’ve run away from the pack in the Western Conference standings, the Timberwolves made a stand. Minnesota rallied from a 25-point deficit in the second half to win 131-128 in Oklahoma City on Monday night.
At Welch Village, people living with disability learn courage through skiing
For decades, people living with disabilities have hit the slopes at Welch Village ski resort. They ski, they snowboard and enjoy being outside — all as students in the Courage Kenny adaptive ski program through Allina Health. 
Sports: Twins spring training is here and Timberwolves face the Thunder (again)
Contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson join MPR News host Nina Moini with the latest on the Timberwolves, plus Twins spring training and other sports news.
Compher's game-winning goal lifts Toronto Sceptres into 2nd place with 2-1 win over Minnesota Frost
Jesse Compher one-timed a shot from between the face-off circles to beat Minnesota’s Maddie Rooney with the game-winning goal as the Toronto Sceptres beat the Frost 2-1 to take over sole possession of second place in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.