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Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game.

Towns, Edwards push Timberwolves to 100-98 win over Pacers

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 16 of his 32 points in the third quarter and Anthony Edwards added 21 as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 100-98 win against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Gophers not renewing contract of play-caller Mike Sanford Jr.

Mike Sanford Jr. won't back as Gophers' play-caller in 2022.

Vikings CB Peterson added to COVID-19 list

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) reacts after breaking up a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis.

Sports Features

Wild forward Kevin Fiala talks with reporters after Monday's optional practice.

Teammates react to Wild captain Spurgeon, Zuccarello being back on ice

Wild captain and defenseman Jared Spurgeon was skating with his teammates on Monday and looks to be on the road to recovery. KSTP was at practice.

Prep Bowl: Mankato West tops Mahtomedi 24-10 in Class 5A championship game

The Mankato West football poses with their state championship trophy Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

2021 High School Football State Tournament Scores, Schedules

KSTP Sports Unplugged

The KSTP-TV sports team of Joe Schmit, left, Chris Long, middle, and Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson breakdown the Vikings' loss at SF.

Vikings-49ers breakdown

The Scoop - Thanksgiving edition

Sports director Joe Schmit, Chris Long, and Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson breakdown the Vikings' win over Green Bay on 5-Eyewitness News Sunday night.

Vikings-Packers breakdown

National Sports

Woods says a return to the top not a 'realistic expectation'

Tiger Woods says he expects to play golf again, just not very often, and he doesn't see himself reaching the top of the sport again because "I don't think that's a realistic expectation of me."

Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament Dec. 20, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. Woods posted a video on social media Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, of him swinging a wedge for the first time since badly injuring his right leg in a Feb. 23, 2021, car accident in Los Angeles.

Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87

Elder broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and he paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow.

Lee Elder waves as he arrives for the ceremonial tee shots before the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga.

Vikings - NFL

Vikings CB Peterson added to COVID-19 list

A day after a tough loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the Minnesota Vikings placed its top cornerback on the Reserve-COVID-19 list.

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook has dislocated shoulder

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) is carted off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.

Injuries, mistakes hinder Vikings in 34-26 loss at San Francisco

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.

Vikings' Griffen ruled out of Sunday's game, 3 others questionable

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen stands on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis.

Wild - NHL

Teammates react to Wild captain Spurgeon, Zuccarello being back on ice

Wild captain and defenseman Jared Spurgeon was skating with his teammates on Monday and looks to be on the road to recovery. KSTP was at practice.

Wild to retire Koivu's No. 9 on March 13

Minnesota Wild's Mikko Koivu celebrates with teammates while on the ice in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in St. Paul, Minn. The game marks Koivu's 1,000 NHL game, making him the first player in franchise history to do so.

Hartman scores in 3rd straight; Wild beat Lightning 4-2

Minnesota Wild center Nick Bjugstad, center, hits the puck over the shoulder of Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy to score as Lightning right wing Mathieu Joseph looks on during the first period.

First place Wild blowout Jets on Black Friday

Minnesota Wild's Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates watches his goal against Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, right, in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn.

Timberwolves - NBA

Towns, Edwards push Timberwolves to 100-98 win over Pacers

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 16 of his 32 points in the third quarter and Anthony Edwards added 21 as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 100-98 win against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Timberwolves spoil Embiid's 76ers return with 2OT victory

Minnesota Timberwolves' D'Angelo Russell reacts after a basket during overtime in an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Philadelphia.

Hornets blister Timberwolves from long range, 133-115

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns reacts after being called for an offensive foul during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.

Edwards leads Wolves to 5th straight win, 113-101 over Heat

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, right, is called for an offensive foul as he leaps over Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent and dunks the ball while Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 113-101.

Twins - MLB

FILE PHOTO: Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton makes a diving catch of a fly ball.

Buxton, Twins agree to $100 million contract

The Minnesota Twins and center fielder Byron Buxton have agreed to a new 7-year, $100 million contract extension, sources tell 5 Eyewitness News.

Ortiz, A-Rod, Morneau, Nathan among 13 new to Hall of Fame ballot

In this Aug. 21, 2013, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau runs after hitting a double against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit.

Twins shuffle 40 man roster, Cave re-signs, Astudillo released

AP source: Blue Jays get Berrios for seven years, $131M

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios throws against the New York Yankees during the first inning of baseball game in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. The Toronto Blue Jays have signed pitcher José Berríos to a seven-year $131 million deal pending a physical, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021.

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