Justin Topa, a #MNTwins pitcher acquired in the Jorge Polanco trade, felt knee soreness when he pitched in a rehab outing Sunday. He had an MRI exam this week and was awaiting the results, Bobby Nightengale reports:

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Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic has had a tough time against the #Wolves so far in that second-round series, but on Wednesday night he was named the #NBA regular-season MVP for the third time in four seasons:

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Isabella McCauley, a sophomore golfer for the #Gophers , had another fabulous finish with a 65 in the final round of the Auburn (Ala.) Regional to tie for second and clinch an NCAA tournament spot. Rachel Blount has the report:

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Natalie Darwitz, GM of PWHL Minnesota, has done anything and everything to get the team off the ground. That team plays at Toronto in the playoffs at 6 tonight. Read Rachel Blount's story, which includes a link to stream tonight's game:

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How did the #Timberwolves put together such an incredible defensive performance in Game 2 without Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert? Chris Hine has the story: startribune.com/timberwolves-n…

Minnesota's top #AAU boys basketball team? Two #Gophers recruiting targets are on this 16U squad featured in a big tournament this weekend in the western suburbs. Marcus R. Fuller writes: startribune.com/gophers-mens-b…

#Lynx reserves lead comeback in preseason victory over Mystics. The #WNBA regular season starts next week. startribune.com/minnesota-lynx…

One of the #MnTwins ' top free agent signings is ready for his season debut. Bobby Nightengale has the update. startribune.com/twins-reliever…

Wrestlers and their coaches took home awards after a banquet recently. Find out the winners here: mvmustangs Woodbury Royals #mshsl startribune.com/minnesota-wres…

Rookie minicamp starts this weekend for the #Vikings and the most pressing question facing the team is already clear: When will J.J. McCarthy start at quarterback? RandBall looks at the potential paths. startribune.com/when-will-quar…

#Timberwolves halftime: Red Panda, 'Christian and Scooby' and others are among acts that travel the continent to perform during halftime of #NBA games 'What you might be able to do on your feet, I can do on my hands,' one performer told Jerry Zgoda: startribune.com/timberwolves-h…

Minnesota Fishing Opener: We want to hear your fish tales beginning Saturday. Send a photo and brief story to [email protected], use this online form bit.ly/stribfish24, or post what you are observing and catching on X or Instagram with #stribfishing .

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#Gophers softball vs. Illinois is on #B1G Network at 1:30 p.m. with Sloane Martin doing play-by-play. Today's tournament schedule on TV is here: startribune.com/minnesota-spor…

Class 1A has a new No. 1 tennis player as the regular season hits its final week. The details are here: WayzataTennis Jeff Whitney #mshsl startribune.com/high-school-bo…

A high school boys golf team is making its way back to the top. Read about the rankings here: Crimson Activities SLP PantherAthletics CDH Raiders #mshsl startribune.com/high-school-bo…

#Gophers shortstop Jess Oakland named Big Ten softball player of the year: startribune.com/gophers-softba…

Fresh Daily Delivery: RandBall and #Vikings writer Ben Goessling revisit the #NFL draft and discuss expectations for QB-of-the-future (and maybe sooner) J.J. McCarthy. Rand also dives into the new narrative on #Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert. startribune.com/jj-mccarthys-t…

If you're a @Comcast customer or cord cutter who wants to watch tonight's #PWHL playoff game between Minnesota and Toronto at 6 p.m., we have the livestream link in Rachel Blount's Natalie Darwitz story and our sports TV listings.

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