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Lynx to play a game in Toronto

January 19, 2023 By Minnesota News Network

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced that the first WNBA Canada Game will feature the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. This marks the first-ever WNBA preseason game in Canada. “Bringing a WNBA preseason game to Canada is an important milestone for the global […]

Filed Under: Sports, T-Wolves / Lynx

Wild to host blood drive next month

January 18, 2023 By Minnesota News Network

The Minnesota Wild, in partnership with the American Red Cross and HealthPartners, today announced they will host a blood drive at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in celebration of Black History Month. The Minnesota Wild hope to raise awareness about the need for a diverse blood supply, […]

Filed Under: Sports, Wild

St. Thomas announces new sports arena for St. Paul campus (AUDIO)

January 17, 2023 By Minnesota News Network

The single largest monetary gift ever given to a Minnesota university will bring hockey onto campus for the first time at the University of St. Thomas – and the state’s college basketball fans will have a new venue to visit as well. St. Thomas on Tuesday announced the $75 million lead naming gift from Lee […]

Filed Under: Sports

Boldy Gets Seven Year Deal With Wild

January 16, 2023 By kevin.falness@mnnradio.com

(St. Paul, MN)  —  The Minnesota Wild announced a new seven year, $49 million contract for forward Matt Boldy that will keep him in Minnesota through the 2029-30 season.  Boldy has 29 points in 42 games so far this season including 12 goals on 125 shots.  He’s also scored five power play goals and put […]

Filed Under: Sports, Wild

Maya Moore officially retires from the WNBA

January 16, 2023 By Minnesota News Network

Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore this morning announced her official retirement from the WNBA on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” effective immediately. “I am extremely thankful for the opportunities that the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx and basketball have given me in my lifetime,” said Moore. “It was a dream come true for me to play basketball […]

Filed Under: Sports, T-Wolves / Lynx

Vikings fan guide for Sunday’s playoff game

January 13, 2023 By Minnesota News Network

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to host the New York Giants in the NFC Wildcard matchup at 3:40 p.m. this Sunday, January 15, the team is planning several opportunities for fans to celebrate the playoff weekend. Given the high demand for this game, the Vikings encourage fans to purchase tickets directly through the Vikings website […]

Filed Under: Sports, Vikings

Gopher Men Beat Buckeyes ***AUDIO***

January 13, 2023 By kevin.falness@mnnradio.com

(Columbus, OH)  —  The Gopher men’s basketball team got 28 points from Dawson Garcia as they rolled into Columbus and beat the Buckeyes 70-67.  That’s the first Big Ten win of the season for the Gophers as they improve their record to 7-8 overall.  Minnesota won just its 19th game at Ohio State in 74 […]

Filed Under: Gophers, Sports

Official: Correa is a Twin again

January 11, 2023 By Minnesota News Network

The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have signed shortstop Carlos Correa to a six-year guaranteed contract through the 2028 season. The deal includes four team options covering the 2029 through 2032 campaigns, each of which can automatically vest based on performance in the previous season. Correa hit .291 (152-for-522) with 24 doubles, one triple, […]

Filed Under: Sports, Twins

Canterbury Park details 2023 slate

January 11, 2023 By Minnesota News Network

Canterbury Park’s 2023 thoroughbred stakes schedule will feature 24 races totaling $1.65 million in purses. Fifteen of the stakes will be run on the main track and nine on the turf. The schedule will reward owners and breeders of Minnesota-bred racehorses with 16 of the races restricted to horses bred in the state including four […]

Filed Under: Sports

Twins trade pitcher for pitcher

January 10, 2023 By Minnesota News Network

The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher A.J. Alexy from the Washington Nationals in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Cristian Jimenez. Alexy, 24, pitched in four games for the Texas Rangers in 2022, going 1-1 with a 11.57 ERA (7.0 IP, 9 ER), nine walks and six strikeouts. He spent […]

Filed Under: Sports, Twins

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(New Brunswick, NJ)  —  The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team is looking to put a halt to a five-game losing streak when it visits Rutgers tonight in a Big Ten Conference match-up.  The Golden Gophers are 7-13 overall and 1-9 in the Big Ten after Saturday’s 81-61 loss at Northwestern.  The host Scarlett Knights […]

Gopher volleyball makes it official with key transfer addition

The University of Minnesota volleyball program has announced the addition of graduate libero Kylie Murr to the program. Murr, the reigning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, has one year of eligibility remaining to use in 2023. “We’re thrilled to bring Kylie Murr to Minnesota for the 2023 season,” said head coach Keegan Cook. […]

Hunter Heading To Pro Bowl

(Eagan, MN)  —  Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter has been named to the 2023 N-F-L Pro Bowl Games. Hunter, who will be appearing in his third Pro Bowl, is replacing Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, who is unable to participate due to the Super Bowl.  Hunter started in all 17 games this season and registered 65 tackles […]

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