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Wild acquire Minnetonka alum Bobby Brink from Flyers The Minnesota Wild acquired Minnetonka alum Bobby Brink from the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday in exchange for defenseman David Jiricek.

Wild acquire Minnetonka alum Bobby Brink from Flyers

Bob Harlan, Packers president/CEO from 1989-2008, dies at 89 Bob Harlan, the Green Bay Packers president and CEO for nearly two decades as the franchise regained its status as a consistent winner, has died. He was 89.

Bob Harlan, Packers president/CEO from 1989-2008, dies at 89

Free agency preview: Who are the Vikings’ options at QB to compete with J.J. McCarthy? The Vikings seem set to cast a wide net in NFL free agency as they look for a veteran quarterback who can challenge or supplant J.J. McCarthy.

Free agency preview: Who are the Vikings’ options at QB to compete with J.J. McCarthy?

Moorhead takes down Lakeville South to win Class 2A state quarterfinal | Strib Varsity Hear from Moorhead boys hockey following their Class 2A state quarterfinal win over Lakeville South.

Moorhead takes down Lakeville South to win Class 2A state quarterfinal | Strib Varsity

Ohio State women’s hockey shuts out Gophers 4-0 in WCHA semifinals The second-ranked Buckeyes will play top-ranked Wisconsin for the championship on Saturday at Lee and Penny Anderson Arena.

Ohio State women’s hockey shuts out Gophers 4-0 in WCHA semifinals

Wolves use strong third quarter to top Raptors 115-107 for fifth victory in a row The Wolves played lockdown defense and got balanced scoring in an impressive performance that helped them climb into third place in the West.

Wolves use strong third quarter to top Raptors 115-107 for fifth victory in a row

Michigan State men’s hockey hammers Gophers 7-1, clinches Big Ten regular-season title The Gophers will play at Penn State in the conference tournament quarterfinals.

Michigan State men’s hockey hammers Gophers 7-1, clinches Big Ten regular-season title

Hopkins girls basketball advances to state tourney, defeats Wayzata in section final | Strib Varsity Ava Cupito finished with 24 points while Jaliyah Diggs had 18 points as the Royals won 78-59.

Hopkins girls basketball advances to state tourney, defeats Wayzata in section final | Strib Varsity

McCarron looks to endear himself to Wild and their fans Newly acquired forward Michael McCarron has had his run-ins with the Wild in the past with Nashville, but that’s all water under the bridge now.

McCarron looks to endear himself to Wild and their fans

NFL free agency preview: If Aaron Jones Sr. is cut, who will the Vikings pair with Jordan Mason? The Vikings could release Aaron Jones to open up cap space, freeing up a spot for a running back to pair with Jordan Mason/

NFL free agency preview: If Aaron Jones Sr. is cut, who will the Vikings pair with Jordan Mason?

Wild acquire experienced defenseman Jeff Petry in trade with Panthers The Minnesota Wild added some defensive depth Thursday, acquiring defenseman Jeff Petry from the Florida Panthers before the NHL trade deadline.

Wild acquire experienced defenseman Jeff Petry in trade with Panthers

Reusse: No sports person has ever taken over the state of Minnesota like Lou Holtz No sports person has ever taken over Minnesota like Lou Holtz did during his two seasons as the Gophers football coach.

Reusse: No sports person has ever taken over the state of Minnesota like Lou Holtz

Meet Minnesota’s athletes at the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics Team USA has 10 Paralympians with connections to Minnesota, the most of any state, competing in Italy beginning March 7.

Meet Minnesota’s athletes at the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics

RandBall: Are the Wolves the team nobody wants to face in the playoffs? It’s a compliment, albeit a loaded one, to refer to a team that way. Michael Rand looks at why it might apply to the Wolves.

RandBall: Are the Wolves the team nobody wants to face in the playoffs?

Simley won the wrestling state tournament and free tacos | Strib Varsity Taco Bell Team of the Week: Simley’s 2026 Class 2A team state championship crew.

Simley won the wrestling state tournament and free tacos | Strib Varsity

Souhan: Mara Braun makes Gophers a threat to make noise in March Gophers women's basketball guard Mara Braun is on a roll entering the Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis this week.

Souhan: Mara Braun makes Gophers a threat to make noise in March

Live updates from the Class 2A boys hockey state tournament quarterfinals | Strib Varsity The schedule of big-school matchups Thursday starts with No. 1 seed Minnetonka vs. Gentry Academy.

Live updates from the Class 2A boys hockey state tournament quarterfinals | Strib Varsity

Excitement grows for Gophers women’s basketball among state’s top recruits Basketball Across Minnesota: Gophers women’s coach Dawn Plitzuweit isn’t just landing in-state talent, she’s winning and grabbing attention on the Minnesota high school hoops scene.

Excitement grows for Gophers women’s basketball among state’s top recruits

Fox 9’s Courtney Godfrey will co-host Paralympic Winter Games Minnesota’s Mallory Weggemann also will be a key member of NBCUniversal’s coverage.

Fox 9’s Courtney Godfrey will co-host Paralympic Winter Games

NFL free agency preview: After big swings in 2025, will the Vikings reshuffle their interior defensive line? The Vikings could be in the market for D-line help again should they cut Javon Hargrave or Jonathan Allen for salary cap relief.

NFL free agency preview: After big swings in 2025, will the Vikings reshuffle their interior defensive line?

Shorthanded Gophers men's basketball team suffers worst loss of season The shorthanded Gophers men's basketball team couldn't hang with Indiana on Wednesday night, falling 77-47 at Assembly Hall.

Shorthanded Gophers men's basketball team suffers worst loss of season

Vikings plan to release DT Jonathan Allen in cost-cutting move The Vikings are unwinding moves they made before last season as they try to clear more $40 million to get under the NFL salary cap.

Vikings plan to release DT Jonathan Allen in cost-cutting move

Here are the Minnesota girls basketball state tournament qualifiers | Strib Varsity Section championships wrap up Friday, and the 32 qualifiers will be seeded in four tournaments, 4A-1A, on Saturday.

Here are the Minnesota girls basketball state tournament qualifiers | Strib Varsity

Suspensions, punishments leave two teams without key players in quarterfinals | Strib Varsity Hibbing/Chisholm defeated Dodge County 4-1 in Class 1A on Wednesday. Rosemount plays Thursday against Grand Rapids.

Suspensions, punishments leave two teams without key players in quarterfinals | Strib Varsity

Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89 a one-of-a-kind iconoclast in a profession brimming with originals.

Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

Neal: Gophers' Bella Fanale thriving as Abbey Murphy's linemate Gophers women's hockey freshman Bella Fanale is thriving as star Abbey Murphy's linemate heading into the WCHA semifinals against Ohio State.

Neal: Gophers' Bella Fanale thriving as Abbey Murphy's linemate

How did Olympians fare in state high school hockey tournament? | Strib Varsity Seven members of the men's and women's hockey teams that won gold at the 2026 Olympics participated in the Minnesota high school hockey tournaments.

How did Olympians fare in state high school hockey tournament? | Strib Varsity

Minnetonka boys hockey coach Sean Goldsworthy leads next generation of Skippers to the tournament | Strib Varsity Sean Goldsworthy has been the coach at his high school alma mater since the fall of 2017, after being the coach at his college alma mater, St. Olaf, for 19 seasons.

Minnetonka boys hockey coach Sean Goldsworthy leads next generation of Skippers to the tournament | Strib Varsity

Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes completes his whirlwind tour of ‘SNL’ and ‘The Tonight Show’ Now it’s back to hockey for Team USA Olympian Quinn Hughes, who is matching scoring records as his team heads down the NHL stretch.

Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes completes his whirlwind tour of ‘SNL’ and ‘The Tonight Show’

Twins cut six players from spring roster, including top prospect Walker Jenkins Jenkins, the Twins’ top-rated prospect, is sidelined because of a left hamstring strain.

Twins cut six players from spring roster, including top prospect Walker Jenkins