Wild Look For Playoff Breakthrough Against Blackhawks
The Minnesota Wild are in the second round for the second straight postseason, and standing in the way are the Chicago Blackhawks — their usual playoff roadblock.
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The Minnesota Wild are in the second round for the second straight postseason, and standing in the way are the Chicago Blackhawks — their usual playoff roadblock.
When you're a high school football player, what more can you ask for than a girlfriend who likes sports even more than you do?
Minnesota Twins right-hander Adrian Salcedo has been suspended 80 games for violating baseball's minor league drug program.
One of the Wild's quiet, but very talented defenseman made a big impact on their series against the St. Louis Blues despite not recording a single point over six games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced that they will hold a 2:30 p.m. news conference Thursday to make a "major announcement." WCCO Sports Director Mark Rosen has confirmed that Andrew Wiggins is expected to be named the NBA's Rookie of the Year.
Miguel Cabrera hit two of Detroit's four home runs during a powerful rally in the Tigers' 10-7 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes has a mild strain of his left hip flexor muscle. Hughes started for the Twins on Wednesday against Detroit. He finished five innings before being removed.
With rubble and debris looming nearby, and tempers still smoldering in riot-torn Baltimore, the Orioles played a baseball game on Wednesday. This wasn't for the fans, because there weren't any at Camden Yards.
The Minnesota Wild is encouraging schools across Minnesota to get into the playoff spirit. The team has set up a contest for elementary, middle or high schools to come up with the best sign supporting the Wild as the team gears up to face the Chicago Blackhawks Friday night.
Mike Pelfrey turned in his second consecutive strong start, Kurt Suzuki had two hits and the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
One of the fun things about the Stanley Cup Playoffs is watching to see who on the third and fourth lines, steps up and makes a name. The Minnesota Wild is deep, and one of the people who has made his presence known is Justin Fontaine.
A wrestling legend who never forgot his Minnesota roots is dead at 89. Verne Gagne spent some of his wrestling days taking it to Jesse Ventura. Gagne was from Corcoran. His wresting career spanned from 1949 to 1985.
The fallout is continuing after the controversial finish to the high-kick portion of the State Dance competition earlier this year. Faribault won the Class AAA title, but after all the other competing teams were disqualified for not lining up properly for the awards ceremony.
Zach Parise and the Minnesota Wild have all week to prepare for the Western Conference semifinals and their rematch with the Chicago Blackhawks. Last year, after beating the Colorado Avalanche in Game 7 of that first-round series, the Wild had to hustle off to Chicago to play two days later.
Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman says he has "no interest" in trading star running back Adrian Peterson. Spielman spoke on Tuesday, two days before the NFL draft opens.
