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Twins, Pineda agree to 2-year, $20M deal

The Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Michael Pineda have agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract

Twins to extend safety netting at Target Field

The Minnesota Twins announced Thursday they will make further extensions to safety netting at Target Field next season

Porzingis, Mavericks pull away from Wolves 121-114

The Dallas Mavericks outscored Minnesota 41-30 in the fourth quarter to come away with a win.

Rookie Kahkonen sets Wild record in second start

More on Minnesota Wild rookie Kaapo Kahkonen’s impressive second start in the Midweek Stock Report.

Gophers fall to No. 18 in College Football Playoff rankings

Minnesota fell 10 spots to No. 18 in the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings

Vikings Snap Counts: Rudolph producing as Smith's role increases

Minnesota Vikings tight ends Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith Jr. each played 47 snaps in Week 13, but the veteran continues to produce.

StaTuesday: Wild resurgent as offense breaks through

The Minnesota Wild have points in nine straight games, as their offense continues to turn things around

Carr, Oturu lead Gophers past Clemson in ACC-Big Ten Challenge

Marcus Carr had 24 points and Minnesota never trailed in a 78-60 victory over Clemson in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge

There's a lot on the line as Cousins, Wilson meet again

Quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson have a history of running into each other in big games. Monday night in Seattle will be no different.

Wild's Koivu celebrates 1,000th career game with dramatic shootout win

Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu tallied an assist and the game-deciding shootout goal in a 3-2 win over Dallas.

Upon Further Review: Gophers’ stellar regular season ends with thud vs. Wisconsin

What we learned from Minnesota’s 38-17 loss against the Wisconsin Badgers

Gophers' title bid denied in 38-17 loss to Badgers

The Wisconsin Badgers repossessed Paul Bunyan’s Axe by beating No. 9 Minnesota 38-17 to win the Big Ten West Division.

No. 3 North Dakota completes sweep over Gophers

No. 3 North Dakota came into Minneapolis on a nine-game unbeaten streak and left with a two-game sweep.

Spurgeon, Wild rout Senators 7-2

Jared Spurgeon tallied three points as the Minnesota Wild beat Ottawa 7-2 at home.

HIGHLIGHTS: Wolves at Spurs

Check out highlights from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ game against the Spurs

Wolves snap 11-game skid in San Antonio, 113-101

Andrew Wiggins scored 26 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Spurs 113-101

Wolves Fastbreak

Fastbreak

Wild goalie Kaapo Kahkonen shines in NHL debut

Kaapo Kahkonen’s NHL debut was one of the most impressive in Minnesota Wild history. More in the Midweek Stock Report

Gophers rise back up to No. 8 in College Football Playoff rankings

The Minnesota Gophers (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) jumped up two spots to No. 8 in the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings, released Tuesday.

Gophers' Casey O'Brien faces more surgery

Gophers football player and four-time cancer survivor Casey O’Brien is facing more surgery this week to remove a spot in a lung

Highlights: Timberwolves 125, Hawks 113

Check out the top highlights and interviews from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 125-113 win over Atlanta.

Photos of the Week: 11/17/19 – 11/23/19

FOX Sports North rounds up the best Minnesota sports photos of the week.

Gophers rise to No. 9 in AP Top 25 poll

One day after Minnesota beat Northwestern, the Associated Press slotted the Gophers at No. 9 in its latest Top 25 poll

Upon Further Review: Gophers take care of business against Northwestern

What we learned from the Minnesota Gophers’ 38-22 win over Northwestern

Gophers tie Badgers 3-3, concede extra point in shootout

The Gophers watched a two-goal lead evaporate in the third period before coming up empty in a shootout, settling for a 3-3 tie with Wisconsin

Bruins storm back late, stun Wild in OT

The Boston Bruins scored twice with an extra attacker and again in overtime to deal the Minnesota Wild a 5-4 loss on the road

Booker scores 35, Suns down Wolves 100-98

Devin Booker scored a game-high 35 points, as the Phoenix Suns dealt the Minnesota Timberwolves a 100-98 loss at home

Highlights: Suns 100, Wolves 98

The highlights from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 100-98 loss to the Phoenix Suns

Morgan's four touchdown passes guide No. 11 Gophers to 38-22 win

Tanner Morgan threw for 211 yards and four touchdowns in the Minnesota Gophers’ 38-22 win over Northwestern.

PHOTOS: Gophers at Northwestern

Take a look at the top photographs from the Minnesota Gophers’ win over Northwestern.