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The University of Minnesota has secured Dawn Plitzuweit through 2032, rewarding a coach whose tenure has transformed the women's basketball program into a national contender while emphasizing academic excellence and community service.
A dramatic extra‑inning victory over Grand Rapids propels Mahtomedi into the semifinals, where a showdown with Northfield or Mankato West awaits.
Dylan Larkin’s trade request has opened the door for a host of contenders, reshaping the Wild’s strategy and raising questions about the future of their roster.
Maddyn Greenway, a Kentucky freshman, was named the 2025‑26 MaxPreps Female National Athlete of the Year after a record‑setting high school career that spanned basketball, soccer and track.
Jordan Mason, Keaton Mitchell and Dylan Sampson each bring distinct strengths that could translate into significant snap counts and production next season.
After being released by the Minnesota Twins in March 2024, Pat Winkel quickly joined the Toronto Blue Jays' Double‑A affiliate, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, where he has hit .328 with three homers and 11 RBI in 20 games, earning praise for his performance and outlook.
After being released by the Minnesota Twins, Pat Winkel signed with the Toronto Blue Jays’ Double‑A affiliate and is now posting a .328 average with three homers and 11 RBI in 20 games.
The conference recognized 20 Niagara student-athletes for academic excellence, highlighting four with perfect GPAs.
Detroit’s roster decisions are shaping a busy off‑season, as the club weighs contracts, trade rumors and emerging talent.
The Minnesota Wild are eyeing a trade for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin to bolster their offense and accelerate a youth‑focused rebuild.
A look at the key opposing players who could shape the 2026 schedule for UCLA, highlighting their backgrounds, recent performances and the storylines they bring to the field.
Under new head coach James Franklin, Virginia Tech has overtaken Penn State in the 2027 national recruiting rankings, turning a personal rivalry into a competitive recruiting battle that reshapes both teams’ rosters.
A deep dive into the metrics that separate the most valuable quarterbacks for the upcoming fantasy season, spotlighting Kyler Murray, Bo Nix, Justin Herbert and Malik Willis.
USA Hockey’s upcoming Under-18 Men’s World Championship will bring together the world’s most promising young talent in Duluth, Minnesota, offering a premier stage for future NHL stars and a celebration of the region’s hockey heritage.
The Big Ten Conference has released the complete 2026‑27 women’s basketball schedule, confirming an 18‑game conference slate for each team and detailing Wisconsin’s home and away opponents, including a double matchup against Minnesota.
Dylan Larkin's three‑team list, Minnesota's cap advantage, Vegas's limitations, Florida's dilemma over Anton Lundell, potential offer‑sheet candidates, Brendan Gallagher's interest in Vancouver, and the Blackhawks' hunt for a veteran left‑shot defenseman dominate the latest chatter.
The Red Lake County baseball squad, fresh off a 2025 underdog championship, enters the 2026 Minnesota Class A tournament as the No. 2 seed, ready to defend their title against a tough quarterfinal matchup.
From Penn State's potential upset over Ohio State to West Coast teams eyeing the championship, the upcoming Big Ten season promises twists that could redefine college football narratives.
The Minnesota Wild are pursuing Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, but a recent blockbuster deal has narrowed their trade capital, making a deal contingent on Detroit honoring the player’s limited list of suitors.
The Minnesota State High School League has released its baseball brackets for the upcoming state tournament, scheduled for June 11‑12 in St. Cloud. Championship finals will be held on June 15 at Target Field in Minneapolis, featuring seeded teams from Class A and Class AA.
The Rosemount Irish dominated the 2026 Minnesota Girls Flag Football League final, defeating the Rogers Royals 45‑12. Talia Vescio’s seven touchdown passes and a stifling defense highlighted the win, which underscores the program’s historic role and its push for official varsity recognition.
The Big Ten announced the full conference schedule for Rutgers women’s basketball, highlighting home games against Illinois, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue, UCLA and USC, and a road trip that includes Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Washington and Oregon. With Penn State as the designated home‑and‑away opponent for a third straight year and a coaching change bringing in Power Four transfers, the Scarlet Knights aim to improve on a season that yielded just one conference win.
The conference released its full home and away slate on June 8, highlighting Nebraska's challenging schedule and key returning players.
The Huskies announced their full slate of games for the upcoming season, highlighting Nick Oliver’s first year as head coach, the addition of St. Thomas to the NCHC, and a schedule that blends home‑court excitement with challenging road trips.