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Minnesota Twins pitcher Devin Smeltzer, making his Major League debut, throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning.

Twins recall Devin Smeltzer, option Lewis Thorpe

The Minnesota Twins announced Thursday they have recalled left-handed pitcher Devin Smeltzer from Triple-A St. Paul and optioned left-handed pitcher Lewis Thorpe to the Saints...

Gophers baseball series vs. Ohio State postponed due to COVID concerns

Gophers vs. Michigan State on Friday afternoon at Siebert Field.

Kaprizov scores twice, Wild fall to Vegas 3-2 in OT

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates his goal with right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. The Golden Knights won 3-2 in overtime.

Sports Features

Centennial vs. Maple Grove softball from Monday, May 3.

Centennial softball remains unbeaten after 14-3 win over Maple Grove

Centennial was in control from the get-go this week, defeating Maple Grove, 14-3, the 2019 state champions...

Chatting w/ Minnesota's Miss Basketball 2021 - Park Center's Adalia McKenzie

2021 Miss Basketball Adalia McKenzie of Park Center High School

Mauer and Greenway combine to help raise money for Gillette Children's Hospital

Former Twins catcher/first baseman Joe Mauer and former Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway combined with Gray Duck Spirits to help raise money for Gillette Children's Hospital.

National Sports

Future HOF slugger Albert Pujols designated for assignment by Angels

Albert Pujols was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, abruptly ending the 41-year-old superstar slugger's decade with his second major league team...

Los Angeles Angels Albert Pujols walks to the dugout after he was called out on strikes during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Seattle.

Thursday Night Football games to be aired on Amazon Prime Video starting in 2022

The deal was originally scheduled to begin in the year 2023. In keeping with the NFL's long-standing commitment to make its games available on free, over-the-air television, each game will also be televised in the participating teams' home marketplaces...

Vikings - NFL

Mauer and Greenway combine to help raise money for Gillette Children's Hospital

Former Twin Joe Mauer and former Viking Chad Greenway combined with Gray Duck Vodka to help raise money for Gillette Children's Hospital...

Vikings sign 11 undrafted rookies

Vikings not picking up CB Mike Hughes' 5th-year option

Philadelphia Eagles' Shelton Gibson (18) catches a pass against Minnesota Vikings' Mike Hughes (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Philadelphia.

Q&A: Getting to know new Vikings LT Christian Darrisaw

New Vikings left tackle and first round pick Christian Darrisaw sat down for a chat with our Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson.

Wild - NHL

Kaprizov scores twice, Wild fall to Vegas 3-2 in OT

Alex Pietrangelo scored at 1:53 of overtime, giving the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory after another late rally by the Minnesota Wild...

Wild ready for rematch against Vegas

Wild Head Coach Dean Evason during a Zoom interview on Wednesday.

Kaprizov, Brodin give Wild come back over Golden Knights 6-5

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) and Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) celebrate Eriksson Ek's goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period.

Fiala scores in OT, Minnesota rallies past St. Louis 4-3

Minnesota Wild center Nick Bonino, left, shoots the puck wide of the goal past St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington as Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (72) and left wing Zach Sanford (12) look on during the first period.

Timberwolves - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, left, shoots over Memphis Grizzlies' Jonas Valanciunas, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Minneapolis.

Edwards ties career-high 42 in Wolves 139-135 loss to Memphis

Ja Morant had 37 points and 10 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 139-135 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night...

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards named NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month

Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (1) goes up to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans' Brandon Ingram during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Minneapolis.

Williamson scores 37; Pelicans beat Wolves 140-136 in OT

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Jarred Vanderbilt (8) during the first half

Rubio, Edwards lead Wolves to 126-114 win over Warriors

Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (1) holds the ball as he is double-teamed by Golden State Warriors' Kent Bazemore (26) and Andrew Wiggins (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game.

Twins - MLB

Twins recall Devin Smeltzer, option Lewis Thorpe

The Minnesota Twins announced Thursday they have recalled left-handed pitcher Devin Smeltzer from Triple-A St. Paul and optioned left-handed pitcher Lewis Thorpe to the Saints...

Twins offense sputters in 3-1 loss to Texas

Minnesota Twins' Nelson Cruz strikes out against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Minneapolis.

Twins reinstate Sano, place Kirilloff on injured list

Twins 1B/OF Alex Kirilloff is out with a wrist injury.

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