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UConn blows out UCLA 85-51 in Final Four as Minnesotan Paige Bueckers moves 1 win from elusive title
UConn will face defending champion South Carolina on Sunday for the title after the Gamecocks beat Texas 74-57 earlier Friday night. It’s a rematch of the 2022 championship game, which the Gamecocks won 64-49.
Women’s Final Four brings powerhouses UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina to Tampa
Three of four teams in the women’s Final Four are No. 1 seeds. None of the four have lost more than three games this season. All but one have been the top-ranked team in the country at some point. 
Edwards shakes off injury scare and scores 28 points to lead Timberwolves past Nets 105-90
Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernandez took the blame for Minnesota star Anthony Edwards’ injury scare in the Nets’ 105-90 loss to the Timberwolves. Fernandez says he was trying to move out of the way and has “to be faster than that.”
RAGBRAI (and MN): For first time, iconic Iowa cycling event will include Minnesota on its route
Organizers of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — that’s RAGBRAI for short — on Thursday released this July’s 400-mile route. For the first time, it takes the thousands of cyclists into Minnesota.
Twins president speaks to season ahead, new watching options for baseball fans
Derek Falvey recently stepped into a new role as president of baseball and business operations for the Twins. He joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what’s in store this season before the gates opened.
University of Minnesota exploring naming rights for Williams Arena
The University of Minnesota’s venerable Williams Arena may soon have a new name. The U of M announced Thursday that it’s exploring possible naming rights for the venue that’s home to the Gophers men’s and women’s basketball teams.
Bader and Buxton homer to back López as Twins take series from White Sox 6-1 after long rain delay
Harrison Bader and Byron Buxton hit home runs to back Pablo López’s solid start and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 after rain delayed the start by nearly 3 1/2 hours.