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No. 4 Indiana's latest challenge comes from upset-minded Minnesota
Curt Cignetti and the No. 4 Indiana Hoosiers found a way to win in overtime last weekend.,Now they need to avoid a letdown.,Indiana (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) will look to strengthen its playoff résumé when it faces Minnesota (5-2, 3-1) on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind.,The Hoosiers are coming off ...

Report: Wolves star Anthony Edwards (knee) out up to 2 months
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without superstar guard Anthony Edwards for up to two months after he undergoes arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Edwards, 25, played through soreness and inflammation in his right knee during the 2025-26 regular season and postseason b...

Kyan Evans fits like glove for Minnesota debut vs. North Dakota
One of Minnesota's newest players hopes to fit in like one of its oldest veterans.,Kyan Evans is set to make his team debut when the Golden Gophers tip off against North Dakota on Monday night in Minneapolis.,The 6-foot-2 guard is new to campus but knows Minnesota coach Niko Medved quite well. Evans...

Houston pulls out scoreless draw vs. desperate Minnesota United
Houston goalkeeper Jonathan Bond made five saves and the host Dynamo salvaged a 0-0 tie with visiting Minnesota United on Saturday night.,Although Houston (13-9-9, 48 points) has already qualified for the playoffs, its winless streak was extended to seven matches (0-2-5).,Drake Callender made one sa...

Timberwolves, Raptors clash after dominant 2-0 starts
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors are off to near-perfect starts.,Only one of those teams can stay unbeaten when the Timberwolves tip off against the Raptors on Sunday evening in Minneapolis.,Minnesota has won its first two games by an average margin of 23.5 points. The Timberwolves top...

Minnesota upsets No. 15 Iowa on Luke Drzewiecki's field goal
Luke Drzewiecki drilled a 46-yard field goal as time expired to lift Minnesota to a 13-10 win over No. 15 Iowa on Saturday afternoon in a Big Ten Conference matchup in Minneapolis.,Minnesota (5-2, 3-1) shined on defense with three interceptions and a fumble recovery to beat a ranked opponent for the...

Kraken aim to stay hot against road-weary Wild
The Seattle Kraken will try to extend their winning streak to three games Saturday when they host the Minnesota Wild, who have lost the first two games of a five-game road trip.,Minnesota fell 4-3 in a shootout Tuesday at Edmonton and 2-1 Thursday at Calgary, dropping to 0-1-1 on its road trip. The ...

Timberwolves look to build on strong opener against Magic
The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their season with a convincing victory and an encouraging debut from their new-look backcourt.,Minnesota will try to improve to 2-0 when it faces the host Orlando Magic on Friday night in its second straight road game.,The biggest development for Minnesota has been ...

Portland hoping Joel Waterman gives squad needed jolt vs. Minnesota
The Portland Timbers have posted just one clean sheet all season and have experienced myriad defensive issues.,The Timbers hope to alleviate some of those problems with Thursday's acquisition of defender Joel Waterman. Waterman, a member of Canada's 2022 and 2026 World Cup squads, will be available ...

Punt-return touchdowns propel Minnesota to blowout of Eastern Illinois
Darius Taylor rushed for three touchdowns, Javon Tracy returned two punts for scores, and Minnesota cruised to a 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday in Minneapolis.,Drake Lindsey completed 19 of 24 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown for Minnesota (1-0), which never trailed. The junior quart...

Spencer Torkelson, Tigers put away Twins in 12th inning
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer as part of a five-run 12th inning, and the Detroit Tigers pulled away for an 11-6 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in Minneapolis.,John Peck doubled and singled for his first major league hits while driving in three runs for Detroit (64-75), which stave...

QB J.J. McCarthy still 'developing,' Vikings GM says
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy's descent from starter to possibly third on the Minnesota Vikings' depth chart doesn't mean he's on his way out, first-year general manager Nolan Teasley said Wednesday.,Teasley said that he anticipates the former first-round draft pick will be on the team's roster when the...
