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The Knicks are NBA Champions, the Hurricanes rule the NHL, and UFC took over the White House

It’s mid-June, which means our local squads are right in the thick of their summer seasons.

Championship Weekend! Knicks end 53-year NBA title drought, Hurricanes claim Stanley Cup, and the UFC takes over the White House

Quiet weekend for the hometown teams — none made the headlines today. The Timberwolves' season is over (more on the team that knocked everyone out below), and the Wild's season wrapped up too (the Stanley Cup just got...

The Knicks End 53-Year NBA Title Drought, Plus Former Viking Stefon Diggs is Back on the Market

It's a relatively quiet weekend on the Minnesota sports calendar. The Timberwolves and the Wild are firmly in their off-seasons, while the Vikings are wrapping up their summer minicamps. For your live sports fix, the ...

The Knicks are on the brink of an NBA title, the Hurricanes are dominating the NHL Finals, and the World Cup is finally here!

Here’s a quick check-in on your local squads:

OG Anunoby's miracle finish puts the Knicks one win from their first NBA title in 53 years

Quiet day on the Minnesota sports front. The Twins are in the middle of their season but didn't make headlines in Thursday's news cycle. The Timberwolves' season is over — they're not involved in the NBA Finals (that'...

Vikings hit with brutal schedule disadvantage; Knicks on the brink of history after legendary NBA Finals moment

No Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, Lynx, United, or Gophers news in today's cycle — we're in that quiet stretch between seasons for most of our local teams.

Vikings hit with brutal schedule disadvantage; Spurs survive in the NBA Finals

Former Timberwolf Karl-Anthony Towns is dominating the NBA Finals — and the Knicks are two wins from a championship

Timberwolves Get a Fresh Look; Knicks Take Commanding Lead in NBA Finals

Former Timberwolf Karl-Anthony Towns is dominating the NBA Finals as the Knicks take a 2-0 lead over the Spurs

Quiet day on the local front, but there's a bittersweet storyline: **Karl-Anthony Towns**, the Timberwolves' beloved former franchise centerpiece who was traded to New York last year, is arguably the best player in th...

Lynx rookie Olivia Miles sets WNBA record with 8 three-pointers in win

The Lynx are on fire. Rookie Olivia Miles poured in a career-high 28 points and set a WNBA rookie record by hitting **eight three-pointers** in a single game, leading Minnesota to an **87-84 win over the Golden State ...

Lynx Rookie Olivia Miles Drops WNBA Record 8 Three-Pointers in Win

The Lynx are the hottest team in the WNBA right now. Rookie Olivia Miles exploded for a career-high 28 points and set a WNBA rookie record with **eight three-pointers** in a thrilling 87-84 win over the Golden State V...

A Quiet Day for Minnesota Teams While the Knicks Steal the NBA Finals Spotlight

It’s a pretty slow day for our local rosters, but a bizarre local story is making headlines: a wrong-way driver facing vehicular homicide charges in northern Minnesota is claiming her dog caused the deadly crash. As f...

NBA and NHL Finals kick off this week while the Minnesota Lynx claim the top spot in the WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx are officially the hottest team in the WNBA right now! They've won five games in a row and just took over the No. 1 spot in the league's power rankings. In bittersweet news, the basketball world is ...

Blockbuster NFL Trades Shake Up the Offseason — Myles Garrett to the Rams, A.J. Brown to the Patriots

The NFL doesn't start for 100 days, but Monday was one of the wildest offseason days in recent memory. Two massive trades dropped that reshaped the league.

Wemby's Heading to the NBA Finals, PSG Wins Champions League in Penalties, and the Yankees Had a Historically Weird Inning

Quiet weekend on the Minnesota front — no Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, or Lynx games made national headlines. The Twins continue hovering around the .500 mark in a competitive AL Central. The Lynx are in the early stret...

Wembanyama leads Spurs to NBA Finals, PSG repeats as Champions League kings

Quiet day on the Minnesota sports front. The Twins are plugging along in the middle of the AL Central pack — no major headlines from them in today's cycle. The Timberwolves and Wild seasons are over, and the Lynx are ...

Vikings QB competition heats up, plus the Spurs force a winner-take-all Game 7

The **Twins** are in the midst of their season — no major headlines today, but they're chugging along in the AL Central race. The **Timberwolves** and **Wild** seasons are both over. The **Lynx** and **Minnesota Unite...

Vikings QB Battle Heats Up at OTAs — Plus a Huge Night of Playoff Action

The Vikings have themselves a quarterback controversy brewing. Kyler Murray — who signed with Minnesota on a bargain veterans-minimum deal this offseason, widely praised as one of the NFC's smartest moves — says he an...

Vikings Grab Kyler Murray on the Cheap, Plus the Knicks are Headed to the NBA Finals!

The Vikings apparently pulled off the steal of the offseason, signing quarterback Kyler Murray to a veteran's minimum contract. It's a low-risk, high-reward move that has analysts raving. Also, mark your calendars for...

Knicks Sweep Into NBA Finals, Avalanche Swept Out of NHL Playoffs

Quiet couple of days on the Minnesota front. The Twins are plugging along in the middle of the AL Central pack — no blockbuster highlights from the last day or two. The Timberwolves and Wild are both done for the seas...

Knicks Sweep Their Way to the NBA Finals, While the Spurs Even Things Up Out West

Quiet week for our local squads — the Twins are plugging along in the middle of the AL Central pack, and the Lynx season is still in its early stages. The Wild and Timberwolves are both in offseason mode after earlier...

Knicks one win from NBA Finals, Spurs even series with Thunder, and Avalanche star injured

Quiet weekend for Minnesota sports fans. The **Twins** are plugging along in the middle of the AL Central pack as we approach the Memorial Day checkpoint — not dominating, not disaster. The **Timberwolves** and **Wild...

Lynx Host Sky in Rookie Rematch; Knicks One Win Away from the NBA Finals

Lynx Host Sky in Rookie Showcase While NBA and NHL Playoffs Heat Up

Vikings narrow their GM search; NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dies at 41

Vikings Narrow Their GM Search as NBA and NHL Conference Finals Heat Up

Minneapolis is getting the 2028 NFL Draft, and it's a big week for playoff sports

The biggest NFL news right now is off the field: **Minneapolis is expected to land the 2028 NFL Draft**, Nashville is the reported favorite for the **2030 Super Bowl**, and the league is considering adding **two more ...

Minneapolis Lands the 2028 NFL Draft, Plus the Timberwolves Look Ahead

Wolves and Wild both eliminated in round two, but Minneapolis just landed the 2028 NFL Draft

We're about two months into the season and several teams nobody expected to contend are hovering around playoff position — including the Pirates, Cardinals, and White Sox. Expect a lot of "are they for real?" debate o...

Spurs Eliminate Timberwolves in Game 6 Blowout, Advance to Face Thunder

Timberwolves' Season Ends in a Blowout; NFL Unveils 2026 Schedule

It was a tough night for the Timberwolves. Their season came to an end in San Antonio last night with a rough 139-109 loss to the Spurs in Game 6. The Spurs' young core basically ran the Wolves off the court, ending M...

The NFL Schedule Is Here, Your Wild Are Fighting for Survival, and the PGA Championship Is Underway

The entire 2026 NFL schedule was released yesterday, and it's basically a holiday sports bonanza. **Christmas** features three games including Packers-Bears and Bills-Broncos. **Thanksgiving** is expanding to five gam...

Timberwolves blown out by Spurs in Game 5; Wild eliminated after blowing 3-0 lead to Avalanche

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in trouble. They got completely blown out by the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, losing 126-97. San Antonio's massive star Victor Wembanyama and their rookie Dylan Harper dominated the gam...

Timberwolves Blown Out by Spurs, Now Face Elimination

The Timberwolves had a night to forget, getting crushed by the San Antonio Spurs 126-97 in Game 5 on Tuesday. San Antonio now leads the series 3-2, meaning the Wolves are on the brink of elimination and must win their...

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Anthony Edwards Saves the Wolves — Plus the NBA Draft Lottery Shakes Up the League

Wembanyama Dominates as Spurs Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Timberwolves

The **Timberwolves** dropped Game 3 to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, 115–108, putting them in a 2-1 series hole. Victor Wembanyama — the Spurs' 7-foot-4 French phenom who's widely considered the future of the...

Wembanyama Drops 39 Points as Spurs Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Timberwolves

Timberwolves Get Blown Out by Spurs in Historic Fashion

Wolves Get Blasted in Game 2 as Spurs Exact Revenge with 38-Point Blowout

After pulling off a nice road upset in Game 1, the Wolves came back to earth hard on Wednesday night. The San Antonio Spurs demolished Minnesota by 38 points in what became the worst playoff loss in Timberwolves franc...

Timberwolves Steal Game 1 in San Antonio Despite Wembanyama's Historic Night

The Minnesota Timberwolves traveled to San Antonio as underdogs and came away with a Game 1 win over the Spurs. The biggest story? Star guard Anthony Edwards — who had hyperextended his knee just ten days ago — suited...

Anthony Edwards Shocks Everyone by Playing — and Timberwolves Steal Game 1 from the Spurs

Just 10 days after hyperextending his knee and suffering a bone bruise, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards suited up and played in Game 1 of the second round — and Minnesota pulled off the upset on the road against the...

Wild Get Lit Up 9-6 by Avalanche in Wild-Scoring Game 1 Playoff Opener

The Minnesota Wild dropped the opener of their second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche in a game that looked more like a football score. The Avs blew a three-goal lead but still won 9-6 in just the ...

Kentucky Derby Pulls Off a Stunning Upset as 23-1 Long Shot Golden Tempo Wins It All

Nothing in today's feed directly covers the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, Lynx, United, or Gophers — so Minnesota fans, it's a quiet Sunday on the news wire. Keep an eye on the Timberwolves, though, as the NBA p...

Wolves Knock Out the Nuggets, Advance to Round 2

Wolves Knock Out Nuggets, Advance in NBA Playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs Thursday night, beating the Denver Nuggets 110–98 in Game 6. Jaden McDaniels was the star of the night with 32 points and 10 rebo...

Wild One Win Away From First Playoff Series Win in a Decade

Wild One Win Away From Advancing After Dominant Game 5 Victory Over Dallas

Timberwolves in Trouble: Anthony Edwards Hurt as Nuggets Force Game 6

Bad news in Minneapolis: Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards — their best player and one of the most exciting young players in the NBA — hurt his knee in Game 4 and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Making things wors...