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

May 19, 2026 · 32 sources

Minnesota Teams

Twins: The Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep. Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking home run, and Kody Clemens added two doubles to secure the win.
Lynx: The Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79. Sky rookie Gabriela Jaquez led the charge with a career-high 20 points.
Wolves & Wild: Both local teams are licking their wounds after being eliminated in the second round of their respective playoffs. ESPN analysts suggest the Timberwolves have a very busy offseason ahead to retool the roster.

Draft Headed North: Minneapolis is expected to be named the host city for the 2028 NFL Draft, with U.S. Bank Stadium serving as the centerpiece of the event.
Super Bowl Hosting: The NFL is also looking ahead to 2030, with owners expected to vote Nashville as the host city for Super Bowl LXIV.
Meyer Legal Battle: The Jacksonville Jaguars won a $30 million arbitration case against former head coach Urban Meyer. The ruling confirms the team was justified in firing him "for cause" during the 2021 season.

Western Conference Finals: The Oklahoma City Thunder face the San Antonio Spurs in a highly anticipated matchup starting Monday. The Spurs will be without star guard De'Aaron Fox for Game 1 due to an ankle injury.
SGA MVP Night: Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was presented with his second straight MVP trophy before Game 1, but admitted he "has to be better" following a subpar performance on the court.
Eastern Conference: The New York Knicks are taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East finals, with analysts suggesting the Knicks might be a smart bet to win it all despite the odds.

Heartbreak on the Mound: Oakland Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn lost a no-hitter and the game against the Angels in the span of just four pitches. MLB has not seen a no-hitter since the 2024 season.

Game 7 Showdown: The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens are playing a winner-take-all Game 7 to determine who advances to the Eastern Conference Finals. The winner will face the Carolina Hurricanes.

Gambling Investigation: Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is seeking a court injunction to allow him to play this season while the NCAA investigates him for gambling violations.
Big Ten Outlook: Early college football power rankings suggest Ohio State is the favorite to win the conference, while USC looks to break through.

Premier League: Arsenal is closing in on the English Premier League title after a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley.
UFC: Veteran fighter Colby Covington, known for his trash talk and interim title reign, has announced his retirement from the sport.