Timberwolves Need Their Groove Back, And Fast

The Minnesota Timberwolves would probably have to go 20 and 10, or maybe even 22 and 8 for the rest of the way to make the playoffs. The task is again becoming daunting, and forward Corey Brewer is painfully aware. "We need a win before All-Star break. We got a lot of injuries, man," Brewer said. "It's tough when you have injuries." They are indeed a team riddled with current injuries, and frustrated by another sub-par season. Healthy or not, the Wolves cannot get stops on defense.

• Feb 12, 2014

Wild's Granlund Talks Olympics, Finding His Rhythm

Mikael Granlund has seen a spike in his play over the last month, and perhaps the Olympics will help take him to another level.

• Feb 11, 2014

Hockey Is Family Affair For The DelCastillos

What are the odds that any couple would have six children, all of them girls? And what are the odds that those six girls, between the ages of 5 and 18, would all play hockey? That's exactly the scenario for Doc DelCastillo and his wife, Sue. It's a situation where dad is a hockey coach and mom is the family's head coach.

• Feb 11, 2014

ASPIRE Athlete Of The Week For Feb. 7, 2014

Burnsville's Zach Smith loves to compete, and that's why he was drawn to basketball.

• Feb 7, 2014

ICYMI: High School Sports Rally For Feb. 7, 2014

While the Winter Olympics are just getting underway in Sochi, there's plenty of winter sports action to take in here at home.

• Feb 7, 2014

Keith Ballard Brings Veteran Expertise To Wild

The Wild take on Tampa Tuesday night in a dash to the Olympic break. Keith Ballard came home in the off season to try and help solidify a group of defensemen that is a blend of veterans and youth.

• Feb 4, 2014

ICYMI: High School Sports Rally: Jan. 31, 2014

If you missed the Rally Friday night, don't fear. We've got all the big basketball and hockey highlights, the Athlete of the Week and a talk with a Minnesota-raised NBA coach in the videos below.

• Jan 31, 2014

ASPIRE Athlete Of The Week For Jan. 31, 2014

The Osseo Orioles have another strong team, and they've got a guard trying to make everyone better.

• Jan 31, 2014

Eagan-Based Co. Makes Cold-Resistant Clothing For Seahawks

Here's a local angle for the Super Bowl: A local company's cold resistant clothing will be worn by the Seattle Seahawks in the Big Game.

• Jan 28, 2014

Former Gopher Matson Keeps NHL Dream Alive

Tyler Matson spent some golden years as a Golden Gopher. "Unbelievable experience," Matson said. "Playing for Don Lucia, the Gophers and being in Minnesota and being a Minnesota kid … you want to play there." His current residence is just over three hours south in Des Moines, where he plays for the Wild's AHL team – the Iowa Wild. Interstate 35W and a whole bunch of players are between him and the big club.

• Jan 27, 2014

ASPIRE Athlete Of The Week For Jan. 24, 2014: Carlie Wagner

Carlie Wagner is a hooper and a hunter. She is also the biggest name in the senior class of girls basketball this season.

• Jan 24, 2014

St. Cloud State To Take On Gophers In North Star Cup

It's the first annual North Star Cup, and on Friday night it will allow the Gophers and St. Cloud State to meet for the only time this season.

• Jan 24, 2014

Kuemper Lives Out Childhood Dream In Wild Goalie Net

Zach Parise said it's 50-50 if he can come back by Thursday night against Chicago. Meanwhile, the team continues to ask Darcy Keumper to try and keep the gate closed at goalie. So far, it's been a welcomed challenge.

• Jan 22, 2014

Off-The-Court Work Earns Elliott Eliason Time On It

Elliott Eliason has been forced to be patient as he prepared, grew into his body. What has emerged is a new player, a new coaching staff says it started not with basketball concepts but with off-the-court concepts.

• Jan 21, 2014

ASPIRE Athlete Of The Week: Centennial's Jasmine Bretoi

January is a great time of the year for winter sports in Minnesota. It's when many individuals and teams begin to define themselves, and in many cases, separate themselves. She can shoot the basketball, and has some teammates that can do the same. It's why Centennial's Jasmine Bretoi is our ASPIRE Athlete of the Week.

• Jan 18, 2014

ICYMI: High School Sports Rally For Jan. 17, 2014

And while Hockey Day in Minnesota isn't until Friday, some great games were played Friday night. Check out a few of the hockey clips and other winter sport highlights.

• Jan 17, 2014

Despite Injury And Illness, The Wild Are Finding Confidence

Josh Harding and Zach Parise are working on getting in game shape as the Wild are working on winning their sixth in seven games with Ottawa in town. Harding is making progress, hoping to be back soon. However, he's not getting specific about his illness issues. He has multiple sclerosis.

• Jan 14, 2014

ASPIRE Athlete Of The Week For Jan. 10: Andrew Rohkohl

Andrew Rohkohl says he's been working at being a goalie since he was a little kid. "It's been a dream, really," Rohkohl said. "And it takes a lot of effort to get to this place." He has become a part of the nucleus of a team that leans on veterans, according to Edina hockey coach and former NHL defensemen Curt Giles. "He's a smart kid," Giles said. "The thing with him is he fits in perfectly. I mean, we got a good class of seniors with good leadership."

• Jan 10, 2014

ICYMI: High School Sports Rally For Jan. 10, 2014

On Friday, we sent David McCoy to watch Hopkins take on Maranatha Christian Academy. We've got that game, and loads of other winter sports highlights.

• Jan 10, 2014

Practice, Practice, Practice: Why Cretin-Derham's Sharpshooter 'Can't Miss'

On Saturday at Target Center, Cretin-Derham Hall played Bettendorf from Iowa. They lost, but Sam Neumann made a statement to anyone in attendance: He can shoot. The junior had a 39 point day.

• Jan 7, 2014

Players Bid Farewell As Craig Bohl Leaves Fargo

Craig Bohl is coaching his final game at North Dakota State University on Saturday as the Bison face Towson in the FCS title game. Next stop: Taking over the football program at Wyoming. But what a ride it has been in Fargo.

• Jan 4, 2014

ICYMI: High School Sports Rally For Jan. 3, 2014

The first Rally of the new year held a huge wrestling tournament, loads of amazing winter sports highlights, and the story of a Minneapolis coach trying to bring new life to the school he once played for.

• Jan 3, 2014

Gophers Point Guard Mathieu Exceeds Expectations

The Gopher basketball team opens the Big 10 Thursday against Michigan. One of the bright spots thus far has been point guard Deandre Mathieu. He came with Coach Richard Pitino from Florida International University. So far, he's been better than most expected.

• Dec 31, 2013

ICYMI: High School Sports Rally For Dec. 27, 2013

It's the holiday season, and that means it's the holiday tournament season. We'll start with an annual boys hockey tournament -- the Schwan's Cup.

• Dec 27, 2013

David Cobb: The Gopher's Force On Foot

The Golden Gophers' running back David Cobb epitomizes the style Jerry Kill and his staff believes in: Run the football – hard.

• Dec 26, 2013

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