(undated) -- Former North Star defenseman Brad Maxwell passed away on Sunday following a long battle against lung cancer at the age of 66. "We want to express our sincere gratitude for the love and support shown to us during this difficult time," Maxwell's family...
Twins Fall Short Against Rangers; Eyeball Series with Guardians
(Arlington, TX) -- Adolis Garcia homered in the bottom of the ninth inning to help the Rangers beat the Twins 6-5 on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas. It was Garcia’s 100th R-B-I of the season and it came on his 34th home run – a 430 foot shot into the second...
Twins make roster moves ahead of Texas series
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of outfielder Andrew Stevenson from Triple-A St. Paul and recalled left-handed pitcher Brent Headrick from the Saints. Stevenson, 29, has played in 106 games for the Saints this season, hitting...
Gophers Walk Off Huskers To Win Opener ((AUDIO))
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Gopher kicker Dragan Kesich booted a 47 yard field goal at the horn as the Gophers completed a rally to beat Nebraska 13-10 in their season opener at Huntington Bank Stadium. MNN sports director Mike Grimm had the call of the game winning kick...
Vikings ink Hockenson to a new extension
The Minnesota Vikings announce the team has agreed to terms with tight end T.J. Hockenson on a multi-year contract extension. Hockenson enters his fifth NFL season and second with the Vikings in 2023, after being traded to Minnesota from the Detroit Lions on Nov. 1,...
Wild equipment drive underway
The Minnesota Wild, Let’s Play Hockey and Minnesota Hockey announced the organizations have partnered for the annual Used Hockey Equipment Drive presented by Toyota. Two Men and a Truck have placed drop-off boxes at select arenas and will collect the drop-off boxes on...
Gopher hockey releases 2023-24 schedule
With the beginning of the Minnesota men's hockey season right around the corner, the Big Ten Conference announced the 2023-24 schedule Monday. Game times and broadcast information will be announced at a later date. Click here to see the entire schedule. The Golden...
Twins make roster moves
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed right-handed pitcher Oliver Ortega on the 15-day Injured List with a left lumbar strain (retroactive to August 23). Ortega, who was recalled by Minnesota on Sunday, exited Tuesday night’s game in Milwaukee...
Canterbury Park making adjustments to tomorrow’s start time
With high heat indexes expected Wednesday, Canterbury Park racing officials, after consulting with the Minnesota Racing Commission and the Minnesota HBPA, proactively shifted post time on Aug. 23 to 6:30 p.m. CT from the originally scheduled 5:00 p.m. Last Saturday...
Wild single game tickets go on sale this week
Minnesota Wild single-game tickets for the 2023-24 National Hockey League (NHL) preseason and regular season will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24 at wild.com/tickets and through Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.com). The Wild hosts the Colorado Avalanche on...
Twins announce Minnesota State Fair plans
The Minnesota Twins today announced details for their presence at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair, with interactive games, giveaways and special appearances all part of the team’s daily lineup. The Minnesota Twins Experience is located on the south end of Cooper Street...
Kuechel Brilliant As Twins Blank Bucs
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Dallas Keuchel was perfect through six as he helped the Twins shutout the Pirates 2-0 on Sunday afternoon at Target Field. Kuechel didn’t allow a baserunner until Bryan Reynolds smashed a double with one out in the top of the seventh. It was...
Vikings Preparing For Second Preseason Game
>>Vikings Readying For Second Preseason Matchup (Eagan, MN) -- The Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans are plowing forward to their preseason match up tomorrow night at U.S. Bank Stadium with a 7 P-M kickoff. This week, the two teams participated in joint...
Gopher women’s basketball coach announces Lil’ Gopher Program
University of Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit is excited to extend an invitation to all youth from grades 3-8 to join Coach P's Lil' Gophers program for the upcoming 2023-24 season. For only $5 per member (in addition to the $25 Goldy's Kids Club...
Twins add Royce Lewis, put Castro in IL
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned infielder Royce Lewis from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day Injured List. Lewis, who missed the Twins’ last 36 games with a left oblique strain, played in four games on rehab assignment...
Gopher Mara Braun selected for Team USA
For the second time this year rising sophomore guard Mara Braun will be representing Team USA as a member of a 3x3 squad. Braun, along with three others, have been selected for the 2023 FIBA 3x3 U23 Nations League Final in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, that will take place...
Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame announces new class
The Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame has announced the 2023 Class of Hall of Fame inductees: Gerald Gruidl, Don Herfort, Solomon Hughes Sr., Johnny Lakotas, Eleanor Lightner, Edward Manderville, David Nordeen, Jeff Sorenson and John Steiner will be inducted into the...
Vikings to honor the legendary Bud Grant
Minnesota Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf announced today the team will honor the memory of Bud Grant throughout the 2023 regular season. As part of the tribute, the team will wear the new Classic uniform, complete with a ‘Bud’ signature patch, for the home opener...
Canterbury Park with big night on Saturday
Canterbury Park’s Saturday night Made in Minnesota program features four stakes races restricted to horses bred in the state. The $100,000 Minnesota Oaks for 3-year-old fillies will be the first race on an eight-race card that begins Saturday at 5:05 p.m. CT and the...
Gopher volleyball adds top international recruit
The University of Minnesota volleyball program has announced the addition of Turkish libero Zeynep Palabiyik. A top-ranked libero in Europe for the class of 2023, Palabiyik will have four years of eligibility remaining, beginning this fall. "We're thrilled to announce...
Gopher WBB announces non-conference schedule
The first season for Minnesota women's basketball under head coach Dawn Plitzuweit begins November 8, and features 11 non-conference matchups with 10 of them being hosted at historic Williams Arena, it was announced Thursday. Single-game tickets will be available for...
Wild sign Gustavsson to three-year deal
Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed goalie Filip Gustavsson to a three-year, $11,250,00 contract ($3,750,000 average annual value) that goes through the 2025-26 season. Gustavsson, 25 (6/7/98),...
Gophers announce two open practices for fans in August
The University of Minnesota football team will hold two open training camps practices for the public to come and watch the Gophers prepare for the upcoming 2023 season. Minnesota's two open practices will be on Saturday, August 5 (7 p.m. practice at Huntington Bank...
Twins add Thielbar, Kirilloff to Injured List
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 15-day Injured List. Thielbar, who has missed the Twins’ last 46 games with a right oblique strain, made two...
Twins activate Polanco for weekend series in KC
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned infielder Jorge Polanco from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day Injured List. Polanco, who missed the Twins’ last 41 games with a left hamstring strain, played in seven games on rehab...
Gopher volleyball has three preseason honorees
University of Minnesota senior libero Kylie Murr and senior setter Melani Shaffmaster joined redshirt junior outside Taylor Landfair on the 2023 Preseason All-Big Ten Team. The Gophers were voted to finish third by the conference's coaches, behind only Wisconsin and...
Gopher hockey star changes mind, signs with NHL
After just one prolific season with the University the Minnesota men's hockey team, freshman Logan Cooley will forgo his final three years of eligibility as he signed a three-year, entry-level NHL contract with the Arizona Coyotes Thursday. He led the Golden Gophers...