Minnesota appeals court overturns USA Powerlifting transgender athlete rulingMarch 18, 2024 5:39 PMBy Regina MedinaIn a two-to-one ruling Monday, the appeals panel overturned an earlier decision from a Ramsey County District Court judge, who ruled in Cooper’s favor. The panel stated her claims should be decided at trial.
Minnesota Gophers basketball teams earn berths in NIT, WNITMarch 18, 2024 2:20 PMBy MPR News StaffThe University of Minnesota men’s and women’s basketball teams are heading to the postseason, with berths in the National Invitation Tournament and Women’s National Invitation Tournament.
Jessie Diggins is a U.S. cross-country ski powerhouse after 2nd World Cup winMarch 17, 2024 6:01 PMBy Brian Mann Jessie Diggins, age 32, won her first Olympic gold medal in 2018 in South Korea and has now captured two World Cup titles, blowing past European skiers who typically dominate cross-country skiing.
PWHL: Minnesota defeats New York, extending longest winning streak of the seasonMarch 17, 2024 2:35 PMBy MPR News StaffPWHL Minnesota won its fourth straight game Saturday, defeating New York 5-1 in front of more than 9,000 fans at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Minnesota United end seven-game winless streak against LAFC, win 2-0 behind Eric Ramsay’s debutMarch 17, 2024 9:27 AMBy The Associated PressRobin Lod and Bongokuhle Hlongwane each scored a goal, and Minnesota United ended a seven-game winless streak against LAFC with a 2-0 victory in coach Eric Ramsay’s debut for the Loons.
Kyrou and Schenn score in the shootout as the Blues top the Wild 3-2March 17, 2024 9:19 AMBy The Associated PressJordan Kyrou and Brayden Schenn scored in the shootout, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Kyrou and Schenn also scored in regulation as St. Louis earned its third straight win.
Edwards scores 31 and Conley tallies 25 in his return to Utah to help Timberwolves top JazzMarch 17, 2024 9:17 AMBy The Associated PressAnthony Edwards scored 31 points despite a twisted ankle, Mike Conley added a season-high 25 points in his return to Utah, and the Minnesota Timberwolves topped the struggling Jazz 119-100 on Saturday night.
No. 3 Purdue opens Big Ten Tournament play with 67-62 win over Michigan StateMarch 16, 2024 11:47 AMBy The Associated PressZach Edey had 29 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks, as No. 3 Purdue recovered from a blown 12-point lead to beat the Spartans 67-62 in a hard-nosed quarterfinal game in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.
Caitlin Clark, Connecticut, cowboy hats: Here’s what to watch for on Selection SundayMarch 16, 2024 7:26 AMBy Becky Sullivan Can the Iowa sensation finally win a ring? Will UConn repeat? Who could be this year’s Cinderella? With March Madness around the corner, here’s a preview of what to watch for on Selection Sunday.
Play49min 08secPolitics Friday: The fate of a sports betting bill and a TikTok banMarch 15, 2024 2:47 PMBy Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth, and Matt AlvarezMarch Madness is upon us, so it’s a perfect time to check in on sports betting legislation at the Capitol. Who wants it, who doesn’t? Plus, a look at the proposal in Congress to ban TikTok if it doesn’t get a new owner.