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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...

Minnesota Teams

Timberwolves: The Wolves' season is over after a second-round playoff exit at the hands of San Antonio. ESPN analyst Bobby Marks says Minnesota faces a busy offseason with some big roster decisions to make. The big question now: can they retool around Anthony Edwards for another deep run next year?

Wild: Same story, different sport — Minnesota's NHL squad also bowed out in the second round of the playoffs. Not a bad season by any means, but fans are left wondering what it'll take to get over the hump.

Twins: Good news — the Twins avoided a weekend sweep against the Brewers with a 5-4 win on Sunday. Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead homer and Kody Clemens chipped in two doubles and two RBIs. Every win matters in a tight AL Central race.

Lynx: Tough day for the home teams — the Lynx fell to the Chicago Sky 86-79 on Sunday. Chicago rookie Gabriela Jaquez went off for 20 points and 8 rebounds in what was easily her best game as a pro.

Vikings: Big news — Minneapolis is expected to be officially awarded the 2028 NFL Draft this Tuesday, with U.S. Bank Stadium as the centerpiece. Should be a massive event for the city.

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NFL

Aaron Rodgers isn't done. The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal, reuniting with head coach Mike McCarthy. Yes, he's going into his 22nd NFL season.

Super Bowl headed to Nashville? NFL owners are expected to vote Nashville as the host city for Super Bowl LXIV in 2030. Music City is about to get a massive party.

Urban Meyer loses big. The Jacksonville Jaguars won their $30 million arbitration case against their former head coach. The ruling confirmed Meyer was fired "for cause," meaning Jacksonville doesn't owe him the remaining money on his contract.

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NBA

The series everyone's talking about: Thunder vs. Spurs. The Western Conference Finals tip off Monday with Game 1 in Oklahoma City. This is being billed as the start of the NBA's "next great rivalry" — 22-year-old superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. 22-year-old phenomenon Victor Wembanyama. Think of it as the league's future playing out in real time. It really could be a legacy-defining series for both franchises.

In the East: It's the New York Knicks vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers in the other conference final. The Knicks are being called a sneaky value pick by some analysts to win the whole thing.

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MLB

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 over the next few weeks.

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NHL

Game 7 alert! The Buffalo Sabres crushed Montreal 8-3 on Saturday after a dramatic goalie change sparked their comeback, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7. The winner moves on to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals. Buffalo's starter gave up three goals on four shots before getting pulled — and the backup came in and shut the door.

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College Sports

Michigan basketball got great news: Elliot Cadeau, the Most Outstanding Player of the 2026 Final Four, announced he's returning for another season. That makes the Wolverines an early favorite to repeat their title run.

College football playoff debate: An ESPN piece argues against expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, saying bigger isn't always better. The current 12-team format is still relatively new.

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Other Sports

PGA Championship: Aaron Rai ran away with it, becoming the first English-born winner of the PGA Championship in over 100 years. Jon Rahm finished second and said the strong finish gave him a confidence boost after a rough Masters.

WNBA: Caitlin Clark set a WNBA record for 20-point, 10-assist games — then added another one the same day. A stat correction bumped her total up, and then she went out and did it again Sunday. She's must-see TV right now.

Premier League: Arsenal plays Burnley Monday in a match that could move them closer to a long-awaited Premier League title.

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