MINNEAPOLIS — The Gophers returned to Williams Arena on Saturday afternoon surrounded as much by speculation regarding coach Richard Pitino’s future as whether this remained an NCAA tournament team. A four-game losing streak, including three…

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fernando Romero is a rising Twins pitching prospect with a big fastball and a competitive demeanor that looks calm on a big league mound. And Romero won’t be in the opening day…

As the Minnesota Vikings head into a vital offseason, we will look at each position under a microscope. What worked? What didn’t work? What might change in 2019? What are the best and worst case scenarios? What…

For the first year of his baseball career, Trevor May has reported to spring training knowing that his role will be in relief. He’s a closer candidate on this year’s Twins team, but that’s a…

Although the opening day roster will be the subject of much scrutiny over the next six weeks, it probably doesn’t deserve the attention it gets. The baseball season, you may have heard, is very long.…

ST. PAUL — Bruce Boudreau has made it clear in recent weeks that he will continue to start Devan Dubnyk in goal as the Wild clings to a wild card spot in the Western Conference…

FORT MYERS, Fla. — If Derek Falvey is going to build and then bet on a nucleus to make his career as a baseball executive, he made his first ante at the poker table Thursday.…

Hours before a report surfaced that Wild general manager Paul Fenton has been given the go ahead to make whatever deals he wants before the Feb. 25 NHL trade deadline, Bruce Boudreau made a prediction…

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Thursday was the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Twins spring training, the first day under the watch of rookie manager Rocco Baldelli. Oh, and they reportedly agreed…

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Twins and shortstop Jorge Polanco are close to a contract extension, according to multiple reports. Hours after the news broke about Polanco, the Twins also agreed to a deal with…