Wild
October 23, 2023
Minnesota Wild forward Vinni Lettieri (10) looks for a teammate to pass to after winning the puck from Colorado Avalanche center Fredrik Olofsson (22)

Wild exchange former Gophers: Call up Lettieri, send Walker to Iowa

The Wild exchanged one former Gophers forward for another. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid of the Oilers will miss Tuesday night's game at the X.
Wolves
October 22, 2023
Nikola Jokic (15) and the Denver Nuggets won the NBA title in June by beating Jimmy Butler (22) and the Miami Heat.

NBA power rankings: Where do the Wolves stand?

Defending league champion Denver heads a strong contingent of teams in the Western Conference. In the East, it's the Bucks leading the way.
Sports
October 22, 2023
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass the ball during the second half.

Jackson almost flawless as Ravens rout Lions in matchup of division leaders

Baltimore reached the end zone four times before Detroit even managed a first down Sunday, and the Ravens trounced the Lions 38-6.
Gophers
October 22, 2023
Minnesota celebrates with fans after their 12-10 win over Iowa in a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo

Five takeaways from the Gophers' 12-10 win at Iowa

Minnesota kicked four field goals and got a late call to go their way in ending an eight-game skid vs. the Hawkeyes.
Gophers
October 22, 2023
University of Minnesota women's soccer head coach Erin Chastain stands up as she's recognized during the University of Minnesota Coaches Caravan Monda

Gophers soccer closes season with victory at Purdue

The Gophers finished in a tie for ninth in the Big Ten, but only the top eight teams make the conference tournament.
Vikings
October 22, 2023
The 49ers’ Brock Purdy has been one of the NFL’s most-blitzed quarterbacks this season.

Can Cousins outshine Purdy? Ben Goessling's Vikings-49ers prediction.

In the first of two scheduled "Monday Night Football" games at U.S. Bank Stadium this season, the Vikings are underdogs as they try to avoid starting 0-4 at home for the first time.
Gophers
October 22, 2023
New University of Minnesota Volleyball head coach Keegan Cook chats with cross country head coach Sarah Hopkins after a press conference introducing h

Gophers volleyball team beats Michigan State for fourth victory in a row

The Gophers face two tough opponents this week in No. 19 Purdue and No. 1 Wisconsin, which figures to no longer be atop the rankings Monday after losing at No. 2 Nebraska on Saturday.
Vikings
October 22, 2023
Danielle Hunter has been the Vikings’ best defensive player this season, and at age 28 he figures to have many more good ones ahead. The team needs

Souhan: Do these things, Vikings, to beat 49ers and keep contending

After a lackluster start to the year, Monday night's game could be the impetus to turning things around or add another hole to a leaking boat. These short- and long-term fixes would go a long way in keeping the Purple competitive.
Loons
October 22, 2023
Minnesota United is running headlong into a new era. What kind of era that will be is still largely a mystery.

No Heath, no playoffs: Where do the Loons go next?

For the first time in its MLS tenure, the team will look for a new coach and general manager on top of the usual offseason roster shuffling.
Local
October 22, 2023
Teri is a recovered gambler who attended Project Turnabout’s Vanguard residential gambling treatment program in Granite Falls. She’s concerned abo

Gambling treatment is free for Minnesotans struggling with addiction

Granite Falls Vanguard at Project Turnabout is one of just a few residential centers in the nation.
Loons
October 22, 2023
Minnesota United's Hassani Dotson dribbled with the ball at Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Courtesy of Minnesota United FC)

Loons' season, MLS playoff streak end with 3-1 loss to Sporting KC

Michael Boxall scored the Loons' lone goal on a free-kick header — not near enough for a team that needed to win to reach the playoffs.
High Schools
October 21, 2023
Trojans Eddy Ignatius (7), Aaron Kibaya (22), and Charlie Piler (16) celebrate after Ignatius scored against Washburn in the first half at Wayzata Hig

Seeds announced for high school state soccer tournaments

Wayzata earned the top seed for Class 3A boys, Edina for 3A girls.

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