Minnesota Teams

Timberwolves take Game 4, but it comes at a cost The Wolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 on Saturday to take a 3-1 series lead in the first round of the NBA playoffs — one win away from moving on. But the night was overshadowed by injuries: star Anthony Edwards left with an apparent knee hyperextension and will get an MRI, while guard Donte DiVincenzo tore his Achilles just two minutes in. Both are significant losses if they linger.

The Jokić dustup you'll be hearing about all week Late in the game — already decided — Wolves forward Jaden McDaniels hit a layup right at the buzzer, which did not sit well with Denver superstar Nikola Jokić. The two got into a skirmish that led to ejections. The Nuggets' coach publicly called out McDaniels for it, but McDaniels has been playing the villain role all series and leaning into it hard.

Vikings trade pass rusher Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles Minnesota sent defensive end Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia, where he immediately landed a $100 million contract extension. The Vikings get draft picks in return and free up some salary cap space — a classic "rebuilding" move where Minnesota trades a good player for future assets.

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NFL

The 2026 NFL Draft is a wrap The three-day draft concluded this weekend, and there were some notable storylines. Cornerback Jermod McCoy slid all the way to the fourth round before the Raiders swooped in — analysts called it one of the best value picks of the draft. The Jets and Giants were seen as big winners, adding pieces to struggling rosters. The 49ers, meanwhile, were considered losers after a disappointing haul.

Shedeur Sanders' situation is a talking point There are already questions being raised about whether some top quarterbacks from the draft — including Shedeur Sanders (son of Coach Prime, Deion Sanders) — will actually start or even keep their spots. It's the classic "drafted high, now has to prove it" pressure that follows every QB class.

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NBA

Playoffs heating up across the board Beyond Minnesota, Saturday was a big night for the New York Knicks, who got some help for star Jalen Brunson, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Magic also had a good night. The first round is moving fast — several series are now lopsided with teams on the brink of elimination.

Wembanyama still out for the Spurs San Antonio's 7-foot-4 phenom Victor Wembanyama is sitting out with a concussion, which is a big deal for their playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers. Even without him, the series is being watched closely — Wembanyama is the most-hyped young player in the league.

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MLB

Red Sox fire their manager 27 games in Boston made a dramatic move, firing manager Alex Cora after the team started the season 10-17 — last place in the AL East. Cora had previously won a World Series with the Red Sox, so this is a notable dismissal. When a team is this far behind this early, someone usually takes the fall, and this time it was the manager.

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NHL

Underdogs shaking up the Stanley Cup race The Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes are still the favorites to win it all, but some lower-seeded teams are making noise in the first round of the playoffs. The odds have shifted after a few surprising Friday night results — always a good sign that the playoffs are competitive.

History being made in Salt Lake City The Utah Mammoth (a brand-new NHL franchise) hosted the Vegas Golden Knights for what was billed as the first-ever NHL playoff game in Salt Lake City. The Golden Knights lead the series 2-0, but the Mammoth are fighting to make history on home ice.

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Other Sports

Arsenal grinding through the Premier League title race English soccer club Arsenal beat Newcastle to stay in the hunt for the Premier League title, but it wasn't pretty — they lost two players to injuries during the match, including Kai Havertz. Arsenal are in a tight race for the championship and every result feels crucial right now.

UFC Fight Night this weekend Aljamain Sterling — a former bantamweight world champion — steps back into the octagon in a featherweight bout against Youssef Zalal in Las Vegas. It's a fun matchup for MMA fans to watch on Paramount+.

NASCAR heads to Talladega The Jack Link's 500 runs Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama — one of the most unpredictable tracks in NASCAR because of its size and the "drafting" style of racing it produces. If you like chaos and crashes, Talladega is your race.