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Marcus Carr came back after a summer working out in Canada looking like he's clearly focused on making it in the NBA. He had 35 points Wednesday in a win over UWGB.

Marcus Carr's 35 points help lead Gophers to season opening win over Wisconsin-Green Bay

Junior point guard Marcus Carr tied a career-high with 35 points to lead Minnesota to a 99-69 home nonconference victory over Wisconsin-Green Bay on Wednesday...

Gophers football program pauses team activities amid positive COVID-19 tests, provides update

Gopher WR Bateman opts out of remainder of season

Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. Iowa won 35-7.

Sports Features

New Twins reliever Derek Law talks with our Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson, via Zoom.

Q&A: Reliever Derek Law excited to join Twins organization

The Twins recently signed reliever Derek Law to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. We caught up with the former Giant, Blue Jay, and Ranger...

Q&A: Former Benilde S-M OL Eric Wilson on committing to Auburn

OL Eric Wilson talks to KSTP Sports about his decision to commit to Auburn.

Pitino talks Gophers' opener Wednesday vs. Green Bay

Richard Pitino on Tuesday afternoon previewing the 2020-21 season. The opener is Wed. night.

National Sports

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona has died. Maradona was among the best players in history and led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity ...

In this March 7, 2020 file photo, Diego Maradona, coach of Gimnasia y Esgrima, sits on the bench prior to Argentina's soccer league match against Boca Juniors at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Maradona turns 60 on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020.

Allen, Manning, Megatron are Hall of Fame semifinalists

A player must be retired for five seasons before being considered for entry to the Canton, Ohio, shrine ...

In this Sept. 25, 2011 file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen gestures during the first half an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Minneapolis.

After giving up a go ahead touchdown to the Cowboys in the final two minutes of yesterday's game, Mike Zimmer is having to find another way to keep his players focused on the big prize which is a hopeful playoff spot at the end of the regular season...

Vikings place Thielen on COVID-19 reserve list

Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler, left, breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis.

Cowboys come back to win 31-28, snap Vikings' winning streak

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney (20) breaks up a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis.

Vikings: 3 keys for a win against the Cowboys

Wild - NHL

New Minnesota Wild Reverse Retro jersey.

Wild unveil new 'Reverse Retro' jerseys in homage to North Stars

For any Minnesota Wild fan who finds themselves missing the old North Stars uniforms, the new jerseys the team introduced on Monday will surely make some people's days...

NHL postpones Winter Classic at Target Field

Hockey Day Minnesota live events in 2021 postponed due to COVID-19, altered event to be announced later

Hockey players skate Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Girls Hockey Outdoor Classic at the Guidant John Rose Minnesota Oval in Roseville.

Q&A: Ottawa 67's coach on Wild top pick Marco Rossi

Andre Tourigny coached Wild top draft pick Marco Rossi with the Ottawa 67's. He believes he won't be coaching him in 2021, or at least shouldn't be.

Timberwolves - NBA

Arkansas men's hoops coach Eric Musselman talks to KSTP's Darren Wolfson, via Zoom.

Q&A: Ark. coach Eric Musselman on new Wolves SG Anthony Edwards

Arkansas men's hoops coach Eric Musselman saw up close how good new Wolves SG Anthony Edwards is. He talked with our Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson...

Beasley re-signs with Timberwolves

FILE PHOTO: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley (5) dribbles past New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors (22), near Pelicans guard E'Twaun Moore (55) and forward Zion Williamson (1) during the first half.

Georgia's Tom Crean thrilled Anthony Edwards lands with Timberwolves

Georgia coach Tom Crean meets with reporters, via Zoom.

Q&A: European scout on new Timberwolves Leandro Bolmaro and Jaden McDaniels

Former Pistons and Blazers European-based scout Jason Filippi talks Timberwolves with our Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson.

Twins - MLB

Q&A: Reliever Derek Law excited to join Twins organization

The Twins recently signed reliever Derek Law to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. We caught up with the former Giant, Blue Jay, and Ranger...

Twins add 3 to 40-man roster

Twins cancel 2021 Winter Caravan, TwinsFest due to ongoing pandemic

Twins DH Nelson Cruz claims 4th Silver Slugger Award

Minnesota Twins Minnesota Twins Nelson Cruz, center, smiles in the dugout after the Twins clinched the AL Central championship with the Chicago White Sox's loss during the tenth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Reds won 5-3.

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