>>Short-Handed Wolves Lose To Short-Handed Grizzlies
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Timberwolves gave up a big third-quarter run during a 116-110 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Target Center last night. The Wolves led by nine in the middle of the frame before giving up a 21-5 Grizzlies run. Minnesota trailed throughout the fourth quarter. Julius Randle scored 21 points in the losing effort. Rudy Gobert (go-BARE) had 15 points and 16 rebounds, while Donte DiVincenzo had 19 points and 11 boards. Minnesota was without star player Anthony Edwards and point guard Mike Conley, Junior. The Wolves remain in sixth place in the Western Conference at 17-10. They host the Thunder tomorrow night. Memphis has now won two games in a row and four of its past five. The Grizzlies are 13-14 on the season. They were playing without several key players, including star Ja Morant.
>>Twins Change Leadership
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Twins announced yesterday that Joe Pohlad would no longer be in charge of the team and instead his brother Tom Pohlad now be leading the franchise as controlling owner. Tom is the nephew of former Twins chairman Jim Pohlad and grandson of former Twins principal owner Carl Pohlad. Minnesota also announced that the venture capital firm Glick Family Investments, Minneapolis business leader George Hicks, and Wild owner Craig Leipold are all set to become minority owners of the franchise. That financial move helps get the club out of debt. Tom Pohlad says the decision to remove baseball decisions from his brother Joe has been tough on their family. Tom Pohlad says they want to recover the faith of the Twins fans.
>>Joe Ryan To Play In World Baseball Classic
(Minneapolis, MN) — A Minnesota Twins All-Star is joining Team U-S-A. Starting pitcher Joe Ryan announced yesterday that he will play for the United State in the 2026 World Baseball Classic this Spring. The 29-year-old went 13-10 with a 3.42 earned run average in 171 innings last year. In other Twins news, the team signed reliever Dan Altavilla to a minor league deal yesterday.
>>Wild In Ohio Tonight
(Columbus, OH) — The Minnesota Wild go for their sixth win in a row when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena tonight. The Wild are coming off a 5-0 home win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Minnesota is in third place in the Central Division with 45 points. Columbus recently snapped a five-game skid. Tonight’s game starts at 6 P-M.
>>Vikings Lose Metellus
(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings won’t have one of their most versatile defensive player for the rest of the season. The team placed safety Josh Metellus on injured reserve yesterday. Metellus is expected to have season-ending surgery on an injured shoulder later this week. The sixth-year defensive back has two interceptions and a half sack this season. He is the second player this week who has been announced as having a season-ending injury. Linebacker Jonathan Greenard (GRUH-nard) will all undergo shoulder surgery. The Vikes had four players who didn’t practice yesterday, including Brian O’Neill, Christian Darrisaw, Ryan Kelly, and Javon Hargrave. The Vikings visit the Giants on Sunday at noon. Giants defensive tackle Kayvon Thibodeaux was one of four players missing from practice.
>>N-F-C North: Bears LB Jackson Wins Weekly Award
(Lake Forest, IL) — Chicaog Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson is earning recognition following a dominant game over the weekend. The Bears defender was named the N-F-C Defensive Player of the Week yesterday. Jackson had an interception and a sack as Chicago pulled out a 31-3 win over the Browns on Sunday. Jackson and the Bears go up against the Green Bay Packers at home on Saturday. In other team news, the Bears announced yesterday that they are exploring options in the state of Indiana for the site of their new stadium.
>>N-F-L: Dolphins Bench Tua
(Miami, FL) — The Miami Dolphins are making their quarterback change official. Head coach Mike McDaniel told the media on Wednesday that rookie Quinn Ewers (YOO-ers) will get the start against the Bengals at home on Sunday. McDaniel said they need “convicted” quarterback play and are benching Tua Tagovailoa as a result. Ewers was taken in the last round of Aprils’ draft.
>>N-F-L: Seahawks And Rams Kick Off Week 16
(Seattle, WA) — A massive matchup kicks off Week 16 when the Seahawks host the Rams in Seattle tonight. The Seahawks are currently fifth in the N-F-C after collecting their fourth straight win. Seattle is tied atop the division with the Rams at 11-3. Los Angeles is the only team in the N-F-C that has already clinched a playoff spot. The Rams took down the Hawks in their first battle back in November. The top team in the conference is hoping to extend its winning streak to three games.
>>Gopher Football Practicing Today
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Golden Gopher football team kicks off against New Mexico in the Rate Bowl in Phoenix one week from tomorrow. Minnesota junior linebacker Maverick Baranowski says he is not only playing in the bowl game, but will also return to the team for the 2026 season. Baranowski led the team in tackles with 86. He says the 9-3 Lobos will provide a big challenge next week and the team is studying film and getting a gameplan implemented for the bowl game. The 7-5 Golden Gophers will leave for Phoenix on Sunday. The team will practice on campus again today and tomorrow. Here is the 2025 University of Minnesota football schedule, with results to date:
Thursday, August 28th: Gophers 23, Buffalo 10 (final)
Saturday, September 6th: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0 (final)
Saturday, September 13th: California 27, Gophers 14 (final)
Saturday, September 20th: BYE WEEK
Saturday, September 27th: Gophers 31, Rutgers 29 (final)
Saturday, October 4th: Ohio State 42, Gophers 3 (final)
Saturday, October 11th: Gophers 27, Purdue 20 (final)
Friday, October 17th: Gophers 24, Nebraska 6 (final)
Saturday, October 25th: Iowa 41, Gophers 3 (final)
Saturday, November 1st: Gophers 23, Michigan State 20 (final-OT)
Saturday, November 8th: BYE WEEK
Friday, November 14th: Oregon 42, Gophers 13 (final)
Saturday, November 22nd: Northwestern 38, Gophers 35 (final)
Saturday, November 29th: Gophers 17, Wisconsin 7 (final)
Friday, December 26th: vs. New Mexico, 3:30 P-M (Rate Bowl, Phoenix)
>>Big Ten: USC WR Lemon Declares For NFL Draft
(Undated) — U-S-C is losing one of its top offensive playmakers to the N-F-L. Wide receiver Makai Lemon is skipping his final season to declare for the 2026 N-F-L Draft. Lemon won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top receiver this season after totaling 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns. Fellow receiver Ja’Kobi Lane declared for the draft earlier this week. They will both skip the 16th-ranked Trojans’ matchup against T-C-U in the Alamo Bowl December 30th.
>>College Bowl Recap
(Undated) — College football’s bowl season continued on Wednesday. Old Dominion beat South Florida 24-10 in the Cure Bowl. Quinn Henicle threw for 127 yards and rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Monarchs to victory. In the nightcap, Delaware held on to beat Louisiana 20-13 in the 68 Ventures Bowl for the first bowl win in program history. Jo Silver led the Blue Hens with 116 yards and a touchdown on the ground. The action will continue tonight with Arkansas State and Missouri State battling in the Xbox Bowl.
>>United Lose St. Clair
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota United are in the market for a new goalkeeper. All-Star goalie Dayne St. Clair signed a deal with Inter Miami yesterday. St. Clair became a free agent after spending the last seven seasons with the Loons. He saved 79-percent of the shots he faced in 30 matches with Minnesota last season.
>>IGH Chosen for MN Hockey Hall of Fame
(Inver Grove Heights, MN) – The Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame has selected Inver Grove Heights as the future home of its 120,000-square-foot facility. The site will sit on 40 acres near Interstate 494, east of Vikings Lakes. Plans include a 30,000-square-foot museum, an ice rink, a performance venue, and a hockey-themed restaurant. Hall of Fame C-E-O Natalie Darwitz says the project will honor Minnesota’s hockey heritage and inspire future generations. Groundbreaking is expected in 2026, with a grand opening in late 2028.
