Play5min 11secTimberwolves sweep Suns for first playoff series win in 20 yearsApril 28, 2024 11:43 PMBy The Associated Press and Regina MedinaEdwards scored 29 of his points in the second half. He finished 12 of 22 from the field, including 7 of 13 from 3-point range. Minnesota won despite coach Chris Finch leaving the game late in the fourth after an inadvertent collision with Wolves guard Mike Conley.
Candace Parker, 3-time WNBA and 2-time Olympic champion, says 'it's time' to retireApril 28, 2024 4:03 PMBy Russell Lewis After 16 seasons, two Olympic gold medals and three WNBA championships, Candace Parker announced her retirement from professional basketball on Sunday.
Santana homers again, drives in 4, as Twins rout Angels 16-5April 28, 2024 8:55 AMBy The Associated PressCarlos Santana hit a home run in his third consecutive game and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins scored 10 times over the first four innings and extended their winning streak to six with a 16-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus headline Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremonyApril 28, 2024 8:29 AMBy The Associated PressThe Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame had a huge Minnesota feel to it with the induction of Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus enshrined on Saturday night.
PWHL Minnesota attracts 6,880 fans per game (so far) in inaugural seasonApril 27, 2024 8:00 AMBy Todd MelbyCrowds larger than expected in inaugural season of women’s hockey league. “I was hoping we’d get 3,000 each game,” said Natalie Darwitz, PWHL Minnesota general manager. “I was thinking I’d be really, really happy if that happened.”
Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series leadApril 27, 2024 12:36 AMBy The Associated PressThe Minnesota Timberwolves take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series. Minnesota goes for the sweep in Game 4 on Sunday in Phoenix.
Twins sweep the White Sox with a 6-3 victoryApril 26, 2024 6:18 AMBy The Associated PressThe Chicago White Sox dropped to 3-22, wasting a two-run lead and stretching their losing streak to a season-high seven with a 6-3 defeat Thursday to Minnesota as Edouard Julien hit two of the Twins’ five solo home runs.
Play4min 28secVikings trade up twice in NFL draft. They take Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, Alabama edge Dallas TurnerApril 25, 2024 8:34 PMBy The Associated PressThe Minnesota Vikings took Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft and Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner at No. 17. Star Tribune Reporter Ben Goessling shares what it means for the team.
Play8min 39secTimberwolves in four? and other Minnesota sports newsApril 25, 2024 1:55 PMBy Nina Moini and Alanna ElderThe team has won two games so far in a seven game series against the Phoenix Suns. It’s an exciting comeback after Minnesota lost to Phoenix every time they were matched in the regular season. Two more wins and the Wolves secure their spot in round 2 of the NBA playoffs.
Minnesota’s Naz Reid wins NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year awardApril 25, 2024 5:36 AMBy The Associated PressNaz Reid, who helped the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome an injury to Karl-Anthony Towns to have one of the best seasons in franchise history, was voted the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year.