>>Vikings Add Kyler Murray
(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings are shaking up their quarterback room in a big way. The team has officially signed former number-one overall pick Kyler Murray, bringing the two-time Pro Bowler to Minnesota after his release from Arizona. Murray has played in 87 career N-F-L games and has thrown for 20,460 yards, 121 touchdowns, and 60 interceptions, completing 67-percent of his passes. He’s also one of the league’s most dangerous dual-threat quarterbacks, adding over 3,000 rushing yards and multiple seasons with double-digit rushing touchdowns. Murray says he grew up a fan of the Vikings and is excited to be part of the franchise. Murray won the 2018 Heisman Trophy while playing for Oklahoma and was the top pick in the 2019 N-F-L Draft.
>>KOC Not Committing To Starter Just Yet
(Eagan, MN) — Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell says the team isn’t ready to name a starting quarterback after officially signing Kyler Murray to a one?year deal yesterday. O’Connell told reporters he’s excited to add a player of Murray’s caliber, but emphasized that no decision will be made on who starts this fall. O’Connell says the Vikings targeted a veteran quarterback early in the offseason, and landing Murray-an ultra?talented former number-one pick-gives the team exactly the kind of competition they wanted in the quarterback room. Murray arrives on a one?year, veteran?minimum contract, with Arizona still paying the bulk of his guaranteed salary. As for J-J McCarthy, O’Connell made it clear the young quarterback remains a major part of the team’s plans. He sidestepped naming a starter, saying there’s no need to make that call in mid?March. Instead, O’Connell says he expects a full competition through training camp and the preseason. The Vikings have long believed McCarthy would benefit from having an experienced quarterback alongside him, especially after last season’s injuries forced the team to rely on inexperienced depth. Murray now fills that role-while also pushing for the starting job himself. O’Connell says he’s confident both quarterbacks will elevate the offense, and he’s looking forward to seeing how the competition plays out once the team hits the field.
>>Wild Let Lead Slip Away, Lose In Shootout
(St. Paul, MN) — Despite goals by Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov the Minnesota Wild suffered a 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers last night at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. Boldy scored his 37th of the season and Kaprizov added his 38th – both in the second period – to give Minnesota their first lead of the game. But the Flyers responded with a shorthanded goal by Owen Tippett in the third period to tie the game at 2-2 and eventually won when Travis Konecny scored the only shootout goal. The Wild are 1-0-1 to open the four game homestand which continues this weekend with a pair of 5 P-M starts on Saturday against the Rangers and Sunday against the Maple Leafs.
>>Men’s College Hockey Preview
(Undated) — In men’s college hockey action this weekend, Minnesota-Duluth visits North Dakota in the N-C-H-C Tournament. In the C-C-H-A Tournament, Minnesota State-Mankato hosts Michigan Tech, and St. Thomas welcomes Augustana.
>>College Hockey Honors And News
(Undated) — Minnesota State-Mankato junior Evan Murr of Stillwater is the C-C-H-A Defenseman of the Year after helping the Mavericks to the regular season conference crown. Augustana junior Josh Kotai of Abbotsford, British Columbia is the C-C-H-A Goaltender of the Year, while Michigan Tech senior Stiven Sardarian of Saint Petersburg, Russia is the league’s Forward of the Year. Meanwhile, Golden Gopher forward Brody Lamb of Byron has signed a two-year, two-way contract with the New York Rangers. Lamb scored 14 goals with Minnesota this season.
>>#4 Gopher Women Hosting #5 Northeastern In N-C-A-A Tournament
(Minneapolis, MN) — The fourth-ranked Golden Gopher women’s hockey team opens the N-C-A-A Tournament tomorrow, hosting Northeastern in the national quarterfinal round. Minnesota enters play tomorrow with a 26-11-and-1 record, while the visiting Huskies are 28-8-and-1. The Gophers lean on their top scoring line and a young defensive group that’s grown stronger as the season has gone on. Minnesota has been at its best when it pushes the pace, and they’ll try to use that speed to break down a Northeastern team known for its structure and tight defensive play. Head coach Brad Frost says the group has embraced the under?the?microscope feel of tournament hockey, and tomorrow will be about staying disciplined and capitalizing on chances. Puck drop is set for tomorrow at 2 P-M at Ridder Arena on the U of M campus. Tickets are available at the Gopher webpage. The winning team advances to the Frozen Four next weekend at Penn State.
>>Twins Take Down Red Sox Yesterday
(Fort Myers, FL) — The Minnesota Twins scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth during an 8-5 Spring Training win over the Boston Red Sox at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. Orlando Arcia homered in the victory, while Bailey Ober allowed just one run on five hits in two-and-two-thirds innings. The Twins are 7-11 in Grapefruit League play. Mick Abel starts for Minnesota against the Blue Jays today.
>>Timberwolves Visit Warriors Tonight
(San Francisco, CA) — The Minnesota Timberwolves aim to avoid a fourth straight loss when they visit the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center tonight. The Wolves are coming off a 153-128 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on the road on Wednesday. Minnesota is in sixth place in the Western Conference at 40-26. Tonight’s game tips off at 9 P-M.
>>Girl’s State Basketball Continues
(Minneapolis, MN) — The 2026 Minnesota High School Girl’s State Basketball Tournament continues today in Minneapolis with Class 2-A and 1-A semifinals at Williams Arena. Providence Academy is in action, looking to repeat as the Class 1-A championship team. Benilde-St. Margaret’s is still alive in the Class 3-A field, with hopes to defend its 2025 title. Hopkins is the returning Class 4-A trophy winner and will play in Saturday’s finals. There will be a new champ in Class 2-A. Here are the quarterfinal and semifinals results with the upcoming schedule from the 2026 Minnesota High School Girl’s State Basketball Tournament at Williams Arena in Minneapolis:
Class 4-A Semifinals (Thursday):
Hopkins 60, Maple Grove 45 (final)
Rosemount 65, Rochester Mayo 64 (final)
Class 4-A Championship (Saturday):
Hopkins vs. Rosemount, 8 P-M
Class 3-A Semifinals (Thursday):
Stewartville 65, Cretin-Derham Hall 51 (final)
Benilde-St. Margaret’s 71, Marshall 59 (final)
Class 3-A Championship (Saturday):
Stewartville vs. Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 2 P-M
Class 2-A Semifinals (Friday):
Providence Academy vs. Perham, 6 P-M
Duluth Marshall vs. New London-Spicer, 8 P-M
Class 1-A Quarterfinals (Thursday):
Mountain Iron-Buhl 75, Braham 62 (final)
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy 83, New Richland-HEG 55 (final)
Sleepy Eye Saint Mary’s 72, Mayer Lutheran 57 (final)
Central Minnesota Christian 82, Kelliher/Northome 69 (final)
Class 1-A Semifinals (Friday):
Mountain Iron-Buhl vs. Hillcrest Lutheran Academy, noon
Sleepy Eye Saint Mary’s vs. Central Minnesota Christian, 2 P-M
>>United Take On Vancouver On Sunday
(Vancouver, BC) — The Minnesota United will try to get back in the win column when they visit Vancouver at B-C Place on Sunday. The Loons are coming off a 3-1 loss to Nashville on the road last Saturday. Minnesota is tied for eighth place in the M-L-S Western Conference with four points. Sunday’s match kicks off at 3:30 P-M.
>>Several Tied Atop Leaderboard At The Players Championship
(Ponte Verde Beach, FL) — Several players are sitting atop the leaderboard after the first round of the P-G-A Tour’s Players Championship was suspended due to darkness. Maverick McNealy, Lee Hodges, Sepp Straka and Sahith Theegala all shot a five under 67 in the opening round of the tournament. Austin Smotherman is also tied for first after 17 holes. Defending champion Rory McIlroy is tied for 69th at two over par. Former Gopher Erik van Rooyen is five-over par and tied for 107th, while Fargo’s Tom Hoge is 52nd at one-over.
>>D-N-R’s FalconCam in LIVE
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota D-N-R’s FalconCam is live for the 2026 nesting season, now with a sharper camera and sound. Viewers can watch peregrine falcons up close as they court, prepare their nest, and eventually lay eggs. The female is the same 14-year-old who has nested in downtown St. Paul since 2016, and eggs could appear soon. Last year’s first egg arrived March 31st. Peregrines typically lay three to four eggs. The FalconCam supports education and ongoing conservation efforts that helped bring the species back from near extinction in the 1970s. Watch live at mndnr.gov/falconcam.
