Jay Caldwell
Denver Edges T-Wolves In Overtime
The Timberwolves lost 103-101 in overtime at Denver Monday night. Arron Afflalo made the tie-breaking floater with :33 left in overtime. Kevin Love led the Wolves with 22 points and 13 rebounds, Michael Beasley added 17 points and Ricky Rubio chipped in 16 points and 5 assists for Minnesota.
Twins Start Workouts In Fort Myers
The Twins began spring training workouts in Fort Myers, Florida with pitchers and catchers on Sunday. Pitchers and catchers needed to report on Saturday and began workouts on Sunday.
Timberwolves, Love Edge 76ers By 1
The Timberwolves won 92-91 over Philadelphia Sunday night. Kevin Love made 2 free throws with less than 1 second left.
Wild Blank Boston 2-0; Re-Sign Brodziak
The Wild downed Boston 2-0 Sunday afternoon to end their 7-game losing streak. Chad Rau and Matt Cullen each scored a goal for Minnesota and Niklas Backstrom had 48 saves for the Wild to get the shutout in net. Minnesota was outshot 48-29.
SCSU’s Schlagel Wins 300th Game At Northern State
The St. Cloud State men’s basketball team won 87-83 in overtime at Northern State in Aberdeen, South Dakota Friday night. The win is the 300th in the career of head coach Kevin Schlagel.
Jets Beat Wild 4-3 In Overtime Shootout
The Minnesota Wild scored 3 goals but lost 4-3 to Winnipeg in an overtime shootout Thursday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Timberwolves Stop Skid, Beat Charlotte
The Timberwolves snapped their 4-game losing streak with a 102-90 win over Charlotte at home Wednesday night. Kevin Love led the Wolves with 30 points and 18 rebounds, Nikola Pekovic added 21 points and 11 rebounds and Ricky Rubio chipped in 6 points and 7 assists for Minnesota.
Gophers Fall to #6 Ohio State
The Gophers men’s basketball team lost 78-68 at home against #6 Ohio State Tuesday night. Ohio State ran off 20 straight points when the game was tied at 12.
Winona State Basketball Penalized By NCAA
The Winona State men’s basketball team is no longer in first place in the NSIC standings after the NSIC and NCAA penalized the program for using an ineligible player during 19 games this season.
Wild Recall Scandella; Host Ducks Tonight
The Minnesota Wild have recalled defenseman Marco Scandella and forward Kris Foucault from the Houston Aeros of the AHL.
Randy Moss Wants To Come Out of Retirement
Former Viking receiver Randy Moss said on a live webchat that he’d like to come out of retirement and play again in the NFL. The 35-year old made the announcement Monday.
Twins’ Pitchers and Catchers Report Saturday
Pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Fort Myers, Florida Saturday with the full squad required to report by Thursday February 23. Twins General Manager Terry Ryan says first baseman Justin Morneau and catcher Joe Mauer are both healthy.