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NCAA semis on TNT draws millions of viewers
The Final Four broadcasts on TNT on Saturday drew millions of viewers, even though the main coverage was on TBS.
Packers release preseason schedule
The Green Bay Packers will open their preseason schedule on the road against the Tennessee Titans.
Former Drake coach Phelps joins Marquette staff
New Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski has added former Drake coach Mark Phelps to his coaching staff.
Peterson still working way back from groin surgery
Adrian Peterson is still working his way back from offseason groin surgery. He says he is eager to rejoin his Minnesota Vikings teammates for the team's offseason program once his body is ready.
Norris, Athletics top Twins 7-4 in 11th inning
Derek Norris hit a three-run homer in the 11th inning, and the Oakland Athletics bounced back from another blown save by new closer Jim Johnson to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Wednesday.
Playoff-bound Wild notch shootout win vs. Bruins
The Wild clinched a wild-card spot in the Western Conference playoffs.
Sports Round Up - April 8, 2014
Westby, the defending state runners-up, beat Luther 4-1. The Knights were coming off a combined no-hitter Monday night.
Braun hits 3 homers, Brewers beat Phillies 10-4
All Ryan Braun needed to shake his slump was a trip to Philadelphia.
Twins to honor Gardenhire for 1,000th career win
The Minnesota Twins plan to honor manager Ron Gardenhire for his 1,000th career victory.
Logan introduces new girls basketball coach
Logan introduced its new girls basketball coach Tuesday afternoon, Scott Grade. He replaces his close friend, Jason Bahr.
Vikings sign receiver Lestar Jean from Texans
The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Texans receiver Lestar Jean.
Chris Carrawell joins Marquette coaching staff
New Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski's first assistant is a former teammate from his playing days at Duke.
Sports Round Up - April 7, 2014
In the first high school baseball game at new-look Copeland Park, Central survives a wild one against Aquinas, 12-11.
Yankees trade INF Nunez to Twins for LHP Sulbaran
Eduardo Nunez's time with the Yankees ended after a decade when the infielder was traded to the Minnesota Twins for left-hander Miguel Sulbaran.
Phillies, Brewers get day off before series opener
When the teams meet Tuesday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, Kendrick (0-0) will face former Phillies pitcher Kyle Lohse (0-1).
Minnesota hires VCU's Stollings as women's coach
Minnesota has hired Marlene Stollings from VCU as the replacement for women's basketball coach Pam Borton.
Twins place Bartlett on DL with sprained ankle
The Minnesota Twins have placed utility man Jason Bartlett on the disabled list with a sprained left ankle and recalled catcher-outfielder Chris Herrmann from Triple-A Rochester.
Twins open home season with temps in 50s
Baseball fans will enjoy temperatures in the 50s when the Minnesota Twins open at home against Oakland.
Police: Wolves F Cunningham sent threatening texts
Police say Minnesota Timberwolves forward Dante Cunningham sent threatening messages to a woman he was living with that "rose to a terroristic level."
Final Four game a "coming out party" for Koenig
The game announcers began calling the game a "coming out party" for the La Crosse native. But his spark off the bench wasn't enough.