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U.S. plans fresh tariffs as earlier levies near expiration

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:03:50 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is racing to rebuild its tariff regime after the Supreme Court struck down a key legal tool earlier this year, forcing officials to find new ways to maintain import taxes and the revenue they generate.

Temporary tariffs imposed in February under emergency powers are set to expire in less than three months, leaving the White House scrambling for longer-term solutions. Th

MLB roundup: Braves walk off Tigers in comeback stunner

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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Matt Olson delivered a long, two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Ozzie Albies opened the inning with a walk and Olson followed with his ninth homer, a 397-foot shot to right-center field that landed in the Atlanta bullpen. It was the second strai

Undermanned Wolves try to eliminate balanced Nuggets in Game 6

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:55:16 GMT

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Faced with key injuries, the Minnesota Timberwolves will try to close out their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday in Minneapolis.

Minnesota successfully managed Game 4 despite losing star Anthony Edwards and his starting backcourt mate, Donte DiVincenzo, early. But with Edwards sidelined due to a bone b

Stars in search of calm facing Game 6 elimination vs. Wild

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:40:34 GMT

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The Dallas Stars will look to play with a sense of calm as they face elimination in Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in St. Paul.

Dallas has dropped back-to-back games in the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals series and trails Minnesota 3-2, following Tuesday's 4-2 loss in Game 5.

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Cole Young's big hit helps Mariners rally past Twins

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:40:23 GMT

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Cole Young hit a two-run single in the ninth inning for the Seattle Mariners, who rallied for a 5-3 victory Wednesday over the Minnesota Twins and took two of three in the series at Minneapolis.

The game-winning hit capped a 2-for-4, three RBI game for the Mariners second baseman. He has upped his batting average by 53 points (.233 to .286) by going 11-for-22 since la

Stars' Jamie Benn receives maximum allowable fine for cross-check

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:55:08 GMT

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Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn received a maximum fine from the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday for cross-checking Ryan Hartman of the Minnesota Wild.

Benn received a fine of $2,604.17, which is the maximum allowable under the league's collective bargaining agreement.

Benn, 36, is lighter in the wallet after cross-checking Hartman in the ribs and

After 'fun' victory vs. Nationals, Mets pursue a repeat feat

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:05:05 GMT

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The New York Mets took advantage of their opportunities Tuesday night in an 8-0 win over the visiting Washington Nationals.

The Mets turned six hits, five walks and two home runs into eight runs en route to only their third victory in the past 18 games. The Mets left just four runners on base Tuesday.

Juan Soto hit a two-run homer to cap a seven-run fourth inn

Mariners chase return to .500, series win vs. tumbling Twins

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:55:08 GMT

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After a bumpy start to the season, the Seattle Mariners have found their footing.

Their next goal is to return to .500 for the first time since April 3. The Mariners will have a chance to do so in the rubber match of a three-game set against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Seattle is coming off a 7-1 win on Tuesday night to even the se

World Insights: White House press dinner shooting reveals deepening political divides in U.S.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:15:17 GMT

The shooting is the latest in a string of politically motivated attacks that have targeted officials from both major parties, reinforcing concerns that political violence is becoming normalized in the United States.

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Xinhua) -- A shooting at the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association has cast a harsh light on the state of political discourse in the Unite

MLB roundup: Phillies trounce Giants after making managerial change

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:55:15 GMT

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Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson.

With a 9-19 record entering Tuesday that was tied for the worst mark in the major leagues, the Phillies opted to part ways with Thomson, who had managed the squad for nearly four years.

NHL roundup: David Pastrnak saves Bruins' season in OT

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:05:05 GMT

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David Pastrnak's breakaway goal at 9:14 of overtime lifted the visiting Boston Bruins to a season-saving, 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.

Less than two minutes after Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman made a massive stop on Alex Tuch, Pastrnak received Hampus Lindholm's long feed w

NBA roundup: De'Aaron Fox, Spurs knock out Blazers in Game 5

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:55:12 GMT

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De'Aaron Fox scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday to close out a 4-1 victory in the teams' first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Victor Wembanyama racked up 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots as the second-seeded Spurs secured a berth in the conference

De'Aaron Fox's big fourth quarter helps Spurs close out Blazers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:55:15 GMT

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Victor Wembanyama racked up 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots as the second-seeded Spurs secured a berth in the conference

Kirill Kaprizov directs Wild to 3-2 series edge over Stars

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:05:13 GMT

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Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and two assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Stars 4-2 in Game 5 of their Western Conference First Round series Tuesday night in Dallas.

The No. 3 seeded Wild lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 with Game 6 set for Thursday night in Minnesota. The series winner advances to meet the No. 1 seeded Colorado Avalanche.

Trailing 3-1, No.

Late offensive eruption leads Mariners over Twins

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:55:05 GMT

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Josh Naylor went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Julio Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with three doubles and two RBIs for Seattle, which evened the three-game series at one win apiece with the rubber match set for Wednesday. Cole Young finished 3-for-4 with an RBI.

Report: WR Jauan Jennings visiting Vikings

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:25:13 GMT

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Free-agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings is visiting the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday and Wednesday, ESPN reported.

The Vikings are looking for depth at the position behind two-time All-Pro Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison after losing Jalen Nailor in free agency to the Las Vegas Raiders. Minnesota did not select a wide receiver in the NFL draft last week.

PWHL officially passes 1M attendance mark for first time

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:55:08 GMT

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The Professional Women's Hockey League surpassed one million fans in the regular season for the first time in its three-season history, the league announced Tuesday.

In all, 120 games were played, with slightly more than 1.1 million people filling the seats for an average of 9,304 per game.

That total is an increase of 28 percent over last season, including th

Twins ride offensive outburst into rematch vs. Mariners

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners are no strangers to rain in the damp Northwest.

But after losing their series opener on a cold, soggy Monday night against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis, the Mariners might be glad to see that the weather forecast is better for the rest of the week.

The Mariners will look to bounce back on Tuesday after the Twins ended Seattle's four

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder close out sweep of Suns

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:05:14 GMT

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 31 points and eight assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder finished off a four-game first-round playoff sweep with a 131-122 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Monday night.Chet Holmgren added 24 points and 12 rebounds and Ajay Mitchell had 22 points and six assists as the top-seeded Thunder swept their opening Western Conference serie

Nikola Jokic's triple-double extends Nuggets' series with Wolves

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:40:30 GMT

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Nikola Jokic recorded 27 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds as the host Denver Nuggets stayed alive with a 125-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of a first-round Western Conference playoff series on Monday.

Jamal Murray scored 24 points, Spencer Jones posted a playoff career-high 20 points and Cameron Johnson finished with 18 for third-seeded De

MLB roundup: Cards score 4 runs in ninth to stun Pirates

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:55:07 GMT

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Jose Fermin's two-run double with one out in the ninth inning capped a four-run rally as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a near-shutout and beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Monday.

St. Louis, which had lost four straight and five of six, was hitless through 6 2/3 innings and scoreless through 8 1/3 before breaking through against Dennis Santana, who came int

Nuggets scratch Aaron Gordon (calf) for Game 5

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:19:09 GMT

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The Denver Nuggets will be looking to avoid elimination in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves without key contributor Aaron Gordon due to his injured calf.

The team ruled Gordon out Monday evening ahead of the game in Denver. Minnesota leads the first-round NBA playoff series three games to one, following Saturday's 112-96 win. In that game, Gordon played but

Kody Clemens knocks in 5 runs as Twins take down Mariners

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:55:08 GMT

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Kody Clemens went 2-for-5 with a homer and five RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins cruised to an 11-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night in Minneapolis.

Byron Buxton hit a two-run homer and Trevor Larnach went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI for Minnesota, which snapped a five-game losing streak. Ryan Jeffers went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs.

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Special teams may decide intense Wild-Stars series

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:25:07 GMT

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It's come down to a best-of-three in the Western Conference first-round series between the No. 2 seed Dallas Stars and the No. 3 Minnesota Wild with Game 5 set for Tuesday night in Dallas.

The teams split Games 1 and 2 in Dallas and then alternated overtime wins in Games 3 and 4 in Minnesota to set up a pivotal Game 5.

'It's home ice, best-of-three,' said Stars

Mets-Nats to feature punchless offenses vs. generous pitching

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:55:18 GMT

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No team in baseball has scored fewer runs than the New York Mets. And no team in the National League has allowed more runs than the Washington Nationals.

Something will have to give starting Tuesday, when the skidding Mets host Washington in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League East rivals.

Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA) is slate

Mets-Nats to feature punchless offense vs. generous pitching

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:55:13 GMT

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No team in baseball has scored fewer runs than the New York Mets. And no team in the National League has allowed more runs than the Washington Nationals.

Something will have to give starting Tuesday, when the skidding Mets host Washington in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League East rivals.

Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA) is slate

D.C. sets 1M attendance goal for '27 NFL Draft

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:05:09 GMT

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Washington, D.C., is coming for the draft attendance record set by Pittsburgh over the weekend.

The D.C.-based NFL draft in 2027 already has a goal of having a combined three-day attendance figure of 1 million fans on the National Mall.

The draft has been in D.C. before, but not since 1940 at the Willard Hotel.

The NFL centered its annual draft in New York

Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards (knee) week-to-week

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:55:14 GMT

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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is week-to-week with a knee injury, the team announced Monday.

He avoided serious ligament damage in his left knee, with an MRI revealing a hyperextension and a bone bruise.

The timeline means Edwards, 24, is likely to miss at least the rest of Minnesota's first-round playoff series with Denver. The Timberwolves lead 3

Vikings exercise WR Jordan Addison's 5th-year option

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:55:13 GMT

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The Minnesota Vikings exercised their fifth-year option for wide receiver Jordan Addison on Monday.

The No. 23 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft will earn a guaranteed $18 million during the 2027 season.

Addison, 24, posted the worst numbers of his career with 42 catches for 610 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games (12 starts) last seas

DC sets 1M attendance goal for '27 NFL Draft

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:40:22 GMT

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Washington, D.C., is coming for the draft attendance record set by Pittsburgh over the weekend.

The D.C.-based NFL draft in 2027 already has a goal of having a combined three-day attendance figure of 1 million fans on the National Mall.

The draft has been in D.C. before, but not since 1940 at the Willard Hotel.

The NFL centered its annual draft in New York

Trump floats ICE-to-NICE rebrand

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:15:02 GMT

Public support for the immigration crackdown has declined as most Americans say the tactics pursued by enforcement officers go too far

US President Donald Trump has signaled support for a proposal to rename Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), endorsing a suggestion shared on social media that would change the agency's acronym to NICE.

The comment comes as the agency struggles with it

Explainer: Why the White House media dinner shooting reflects more than just violence

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:45:12 GMT

The White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting on Saturday is the latest episode in a documented surge of politically motivated violence targeting officials across the spectrum.

WASHINGTON, April 27 (Xinhua) -- A gunman armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives stormed a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, exchanging fire with Secret Service agents and

HR drought over, Shohei Ohtani leads Dodgers vs. Marlins

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:19:09 GMT

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As Shohei Ohtani emerges from an early-season downturn, the four-time MVP will now square off against a team that absorbed one of the best days of his career.The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to open a three-game home series Monday against the Miami Marlins, who are midway through a six-game road trip in California.Ohtani ended a 12-game home-run drought with a solo shot in

Mariners look to continue leaning on strong bullpen vs. Twins

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:55:19 GMT

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A bullpen, like an umpiring crew, often goes unnoticed unless it makes mistakes.

The Seattle Mariners would like to challenge that approach. Seattle has enjoyed one of the best bullpens in baseball as of late, and it hopes the trend will continue as it faces the Minnesota Twins to kick off a three-game series Monday in Minneapolis.

The Mariners are coming off

Rays' Steven Matz looks for continued success against Guardians

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:25:19 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians spent the weekend on a working vacation in Toronto, playing a series against the Blue Jays and attending Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

Now, they're back at home to begin a three-game set Monday against the surging Tampa Bay Rays.

Guardians left-hander Parker Messick (3-0, 1.76 ERA)

MLB roundup: Chad Tracy wins managerial debut as Red Sox top O's

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:40:33 GMT

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Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run and Connelly Early pitched into the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox won in their first game after a surprising weekend managerial change, beating the host Baltimore Orioles 5-3.

With Chad Tracy serving as interim manager after Alex Cora's Saturday firing, Ceddanne Rafaela recorded an RBI triple and a double as the Re

Nikola Jokic fined $50k, Julius Randle $35k for altercation

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:40:27 GMT

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The NBA fined Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic $50,000 and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle $35,000 for their parts in an on-court fracas at the end of Game 4 of their teams' first-round playoff series.

The fines were handed down by NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations James Jones on Sunday, one day after the Timberwolves defeat

Injury-depleted Timberwolves seek to eliminate Nuggets in Game 5

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:40:29 GMT

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The Denver Nuggets entered this postseason with hopes of a deep run. Instead, they are in danger of bowing out in five games.

The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame two significant injuries to win Game 4, 112-96, on Saturday night and can close out the series in Denver on Monday night. The Nuggets are on the brink of a first-round exit for the first time since 2022 whe

US state lawmaker killed in plane crash

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:08:29 GMT

A single-engine aircraft exploded soon after takeoff in Minnesota, killing Liz Conmy, a Democratic lawmaker from North Dakota

A small plane crash near Minneapolis, Minnesota killed North Dakota state lawmaker Liz Conmy, 67, and the pilot on Saturday, the Associated Press has reported, citing local authorities.

The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed that a Beechcraft BE33 crashed

Rockies stifle Mets to clinch series in doubleheader opener

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:55:18 GMT

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Troy Johnston had an RBI single in the fourth inning and hit into the tie-breaking, run-scoring double play in the sixth Sunday afternoon for the visiting Colorado Rockies, who beat the skidding New York Mets 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader.

Jose Quintana (1-2) tossed 5 1/3 solid innings for the Rockies, who have won the first two games of the three-game set to

Yandy Diaz, 4 pitchers help Rays complete sweep of Twins

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:55:14 GMT

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Yandy Diaz belted a two-run homer to highlight a four-run third inning, helping the Tampa Bay Rays complete a three-game series sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 4-2 victory on Sunday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Chandler Simpson went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run and Jonathan Aranda joined Diaz with two RBIs to pace Tampa Bay to its fourth strai

Why US Republicans are headed for a midterm crash

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:49:09 GMT

It appears the curse of the midterm elections is going to hit the ruling party head-on

The midterms are still seven months away, and the Republicans must contend with an American voter whose mood has noticeably changed.

After regaining the White House in 2024, President Donald Trump - seeking revenge after being "cheated" of the presidency in the 2020 election - confidently declared victory

Report: Minnesota's Anthony Edwards out 'multiple weeks'

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:40:25 GMT

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Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards will miss 'multiple weeks' due to a left knee injury suffered Saturday night in his team's 112-96 playoff win against the Denver Nuggets.

Per ESPN, Edwards was diagnosed with a bone bruise and hyperextension of the knee on Sunday. Testing did not reveal any ligament damage, and he is scheduled to begin rehab immed

Vancouver wins first pick in PWHL draft

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:55:14 GMT

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The Vancouver Goldeneyes have secured the first pick in the 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League Draft, with Olympic gold medal-winning defenseman Caroline Harvey expected to be their selection.

The PWHL awards its No. 1 draft choice in a manner that differs from other pro leagues, using what has been dubbed th

Rays pitcher Griffin Jax backed by powerful lineup against Twins

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:19:02 GMT

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Looking for a way to get right-handed reliever Griffin Jax back on track, Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash is starting him against the team that traded him last summer, the visiting Minnesota Twins, in their series finale on Sunday.

Jax was one of the American League's top setup relievers when he was obtained on July 31 for starter Taj Bradley. But Jax is off to a s

MLB roundup: Red Sox rout Orioles, fire manager Alex Cora

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:19:18 GMT

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Garrett Crochet pitched six shutout innings and Andruw Monasterio drilled a late-game grand slam as the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game losing streak in dominant fashion with a 17-1 win over the host Baltimore Orioles Saturday afternoon.

Later on Saturday, the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five others on staff. Chad Tracy, the club's manager at Triple-A

NBA roundup: Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo hurt in T-wolves' win

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:10:10 GMT

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Ayo Dosunmu came off the bench to score a career-high 43 points on 13-for-17 shooting, and the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 112-96 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their Western Conference quarterfinals series on Saturday night in Minneapolis.

The victory, which gave Minnesota a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, came at a cost to

Rays send Twins to 8th loss in 9 games

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:10:06 GMT

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Jake Fraley hit a two-run homer and Ben Williamson went 3-for-4 with a triple, double and two RBIs to power the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-1 victory over the slumping Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Junior Caminero extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a single and Yandy Diaz scored two runs for Tampa Bay, which extended its winning

NHL roundup: Wild level series with Stars on Matt Boldy's OT winner

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:09:42 GMT

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Matt Boldy scored with 29 seconds left in overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 win over the visiting Dallas Stars to level their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series at 2-2 on Saturday evening in St. Paul, Minn.

Brock Faber had a goal and an assist, Marcus Foligno also scored and Jesper Wallstedt made 43 saves for the Wild, who dominated the serie

T-wolves beat Nuggets, lose Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo to injuries

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:09:37 GMT

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The victory, which gave Minnesota a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, came at a cost to

Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo (leg), Anthony Edwards (knee) exit early in win over Nuggets

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:09:28 GMT

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo was ruled out after injuring his lower right leg in the first quarter and was late joined on the sidelines by injured teammate Anthony Edwards in the first half of Saturday's 112-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their playoff series in Minneapolis.

DiVincenzo sustained the injury on a non-contac

T-wolves star Anthony Edwards (knee) exits game vs. Nuggets

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:08:21 GMT

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards injured his left knee and needed help to get to the locker room in the second quarter of Saturday night's home playoff game against the Denver Nuggets.

Edwards leaped to try to block a shot and landed awkwardly on his left leg. He immediately dropped to the court and clutched his knee.

Moments later, team officials

Struggling Kodai Senga seeks better form during Mets-Rockies doubleheader

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:08:01 GMT

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No player better symbolizes the topsy-turvy nature of the New York Mets than right-hander Kodai Senga.

On Sunday, the Mets will look to the 33-year-old starting pitcher to snap his slump and help New York avoid falling into another tailspin when it hosts the Colorado Rockies in a doubleheader.

Senga (0-3, 8.83 ERA) and fellow right-hander Nolan McLean (1-

Donte DiVincenzo (leg) ruled out for T-Wolves after non-contact injury

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:07:48 GMT

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo was ruled out after injuring his lower right leg in the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets.

DiVincenzo sustained the injury on a non-contact play. He planted his foot to go toward a loose ball, and he quickly went down as he grabbed toward the back of his right leg.

The team rule

Matt Boldy nets game-winner as Wild even series with Stars

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:07:35 GMT

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Matt Boldy scored with 29 seconds left in overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 win over the visiting Dallas Stars in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Saturday evening in St. Paul, Minn.

Boldy deflected a point shot into the net by Jared Spurgeon after it appeared to be headed wide.

The best-of-seven series is even 2-2 heading into G

David Martinez's goal lifts LAFC over Minnesota United

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:06:13 GMT

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David Martinez's goal in the ninth minute was the lone score as Los Angeles FC defeated Minnesota United in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday.

For LAFC (6-2-2, 20 points), the win was its first since a victory over reigning CONCACAF champions Cruz Azul on April 7.

Minnesota (5-3-2, 17 points) hadn't lost since a 6-0 defeat to Vancouver on March 15. Loons goal

Rays send Twins to eighth loss in nine games

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:50 GMT

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Junior Caminero extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a single and Yandy Diaz scored two runs for Tampa Bay, which extended its winning

Light-hitting Reds chase 4th straight series win in matchup vs. Tigers

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:05:10 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds will look to clinch their fourth consecutive series victory Saturday night when they host the Detroit Tigers in the second contest of a three-game set.

The Reds are off to their best start (17-9) in the first 26 games of the season since beginning 18-8 in 2006. Fueled by a balanced lineup, manager Terry Francona's upstart club has won eight of

Rays' Shane McClanahan takes next step on comeback trail as Twins await

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:19:04 GMT

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Tampa Bay left-hander Shane McClanahan will continue his comeback from two major arm surgeries on Saturday afternoon when the Rays face the Minnesota Twins in the second game of a three-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla.

McClanahan (1-2, 5.00 ERA), a two-time All-Star, missed over two seasons with injuries. He was 11-2 with a 3.29 ERA in 21 starts in 2023 bef

Mets' Kodai Senga pushes to turn season around vs. Rockies

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:55:13 GMT

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No player better symbolizes the topsy-turvy nature of the New York Mets than Kodai Senga.

On Saturday afternoon against the visiting Colorado Rockies, the Mets will need the right-hander to snap his slump to ensure New York doesn't risk falling into another tailspin.

Senga (0-3, 8.83 ERA) is slated to face his former teammate, Rockies left-hander Jose Quintana

Energy storage asserts itself in Minnesota

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:05:20 GMT

An annual summary of how clean energy is faring in Minnesota points to positives, despite a challenging period. Regional voices say storage technology is coming on stronger to aid the reliability of renewables.

The 2026 factsheet from Clean Energy Economy Minnesota says for the sixth year in a row, zero-carbon sources s

MN's path to prosperity for emerging farmers takes sudden hit

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:12:12 GMT

Current struggles facing American farmers are well-documented but first-generation producers in Minnesota said the sudden end of a federal program hinders any real chance they had to prosper and become the new faces of agriculture.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has canceled a Biden-era progr

'Lived experiences' propel women legislators at Minnesota Capitol

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:28:06 GMT

Decisions are still being made this session at the Minnesota Capitol on future policy and organizers leading the charge to elect more women said moves from recent years still resonate, including reproductive care protections.

In 2023, Minnesota saw a historic high of 39% of women holding legislative seats. The same year ushered in a wave of landmark laws mainly prioritized by the DFL, including the

5 Things to Know About Vikings 3rd Round Draft Pick Jakobe Thomas

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:24:35 GMT

Craig Peters

EAGAN, Minn.The Vikings utilized a third-round pick they received from the Eagles as part of the compensation for outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard (Minnesota also got a 2027 third-rounder as part of the deal) to add safety Jakobe Thomas.

The defensive back is listed at 6-1 1/4 and 211 pounds and comes to Minnesota on the heels of helping the Miami Hurricanes reach the CFP N

NSW Police drifting dangerously toward I.C.E.-style tactics

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

By cracking down on protest and edging toward heavy-handed enforcement, NSW risks turning its police into politicised enforcers a dangerous drift toward I.C.E.-style tactics, writesTony Smith.

THE UNITED STATES Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (I.C.E.) has caused at least two deaths while seeking to deport people at the command of the president. The unpopularity of I.C.E. has been fertile ground for son

49ers Sign RB Sincere McCormick, S Patrick McMorris to One-Year Deals

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:40:00 GMT

The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed RB Sincere McCormick and S Patrick McMorris to one-year deals.

McCormick (5-8, 204) originally entered the NFL after signing with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. Throughout his NFL career with the Raiders (2022-24), 49ers (2025), Arizona Cardinals (2025), Denver Broncos (2025) and Minnesota Vikings (2025) he has appeared in

Lunchbreak: Draft Experts Evaluate Vikings Additions to Running Game

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:05:49 GMT

Rob Kleifield

The Vikings doubled down on run-game reinforcements on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

First, they selected brawny fullback Max Bredeson out of Michigan with the 159th pick, and then they executed a trade up to choose bursty former Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne 198th overall.

We can imagine both players positively impacting Minnesota's offense, which likely is going to deploy so

5 Things to Know About Vikings 3rd Round Draft Pick Caleb Tiernan

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:43 GMT

Lindsey Young

EAGAN, Minn.The Vikings used the 97th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to bring a Wildcat to Minnesota.

Former Northwestern standout Caleb Tiernan told media members shortly after being drafted, "I love purple, so that kind of works out," visibly excited about beginning his NFL journey.

Listed at 6-foot-7 5/8 and 323 pounds, the offensive lineman started 43 straight ga

Vikings 2026 NFL Draft Report Card: Initial Grades

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:23:56 GMT

Rob Kleifield

EAGAN, Minn.The 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up Saturday, and grades replaced mocks almost instantly.

There's a wide range of opinions on Minnesota's nine additions, but obviously nothing is final.

Like letter grades in school sometimes failing to reflect a person's real-life intellect, the snapshot post-draft grades that are produced and consumed en masse can struggle to capt

Vikings Exercise 5th-Year Option for Jordan Addison

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:55:00 GMT

byLindsey Young&Craig Peters

EAGAN, Minn.The Vikings exercised the team's fifth-year option on receiver Jordan Addison, the team announced Monday.

The move occurred about a month after Executive Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski had indicated the team's intent while speaking to reporters at the Annual League Meeting.

"He's a really important player for us, an im

5 Things to Know About Vikings 3rd Round Draft Pick Domonique Orange

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:57:21 GMT

Lindsey Young

EAGAN, Minn.Citrus will be in season for Minnesota a little early this year.

The Vikings drafted former Iowa State defensive lineman Domonique Orange82nd overallthis past weekend.

Listed at 6-foot-2 3/8 and 322 pounds, "Big Citrus" adds more power to the Vikings front along with Caleb Banks, whom they drafted18th overall.

"Big Citrus" comes to Minnesota with 50 col

Miami Closes in on Alabama on Bucs' All-Time Draft List

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

After nabbing the Hurricane duo of OLB Rueben Bain Jr. and CB Keionte Scott in last weekend's draft, the Buccaneers have now selected 14 Miami players in their draft history, just one fewer than their Alabama haul

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started off their 2026 NFL Draft efforts by shopping close to home, shockingly landing blue-chip edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. of the University of Miami with

Mailbag: Recapping Vikings 2026 NFL Draft

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Craig PetersDo you have a comment or question? Send it to the Mailbag. Every Monday we'll post several comments and/or questions.Click hereto submit a comment or question to Mailbag. Remember to include your name and town in the email. If Twitter / X is your jam, you cansend a question to me that wayas well.We should have known a batch of physical players was on its way to the Vikings when we learned Executive Vice Presid

Meet The Seahawks 2026 Draft Class

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:34:00 GMT

A collection of Seahawks.com stories, videos and other coverage of the newest members of the Seattle Seahawks.

Seahawks.com

The Seahawks finalized their 2026 NFL Draft class on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The team added eight players players in total with three on offense and on five on defense.

Round 1, No. 32 Overall: RB Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
Round 2, No. 64 Overall: S Bud Clark,

Takeaways from Vikings 2026 NFL Draft Experience

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:15:00 GMT

byCraig Peters,Rob Kleifield&Lindsey Young

EAGAN, Minn.After three days and nine Vikings draft picks, here are seven takeaways from Minnesota's activity during the 2026 NFL Draft.

Vikings Executive Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski was tasked in late January with guiding the personnel department, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and the coaching staff through the draft. He

5 Things to Know About Rayshaun Benny

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:56:30 GMT

Ryan Mink

The Ravens bolstered the trenches in a big way at the beginning of the 2026 NFL Draft. They capped it with another investment in the seventh round, selecting defensive end Rayshaun Benny with pick No. 250.

Baltimore needed to add more youth on the defensive line, with two picks at that position since 2022 and Nnadmi Madubuike's future being optimistic but unsettled.

Here are five things to k

Transcript: Ryan Cowden Press Conference 4/25

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:26:15 GMT

Read the full transcript from Vice President of Player Personnel Ryan Cowden's press conference on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

New England Patriots

PATRIOTS VICE PRESIDENT OF PLAYER PERSONNEL RYAN COWDEN

PRESS CONFERENCE

April 25, 2026

Q: How do you think the draft has gone so far?

RC: Yeah, the draft's gone great. Look, it's always an exciting time

Five Things to Know About New Chiefs RB Emmett Johnson

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:42:42 GMT

The Chiefs selected Johnson with the No. 161 overall pick on Saturday

Matt McMullen

The Kansas City Chiefs added a playmaker to their offense on Saturday, selecting former Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson with the No. 161 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Here are five things to know about the Chiefs' newest running back.

1. Johnson led the Big 10 in rushing last season with 1,45

Giants draft Auburn DL Bobby Jamison-Travis in Round 6

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:11:00 GMT

Giants.com
With the No. 186 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected Auburn defensive lineman Bobby Jamison-Travis.
Height: 6'3 3/8"
Weight: 328 lbs
Arm: 34 1/4"
Hand: 9 5/8"
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn.
Previous School: Iowa Western
2025:Played and started in all 12 games at nose tackle had a career-high 36 tackles on the year, leading Au

Steelers select Nowakowski in fifth round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:05:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
The Steelers selected Indiana fullback Riley Nowakowski with the 169th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Steelers traded with the Kansas City Chiefs, sending the Chiefs the 161st overall pick (fifth round) and the 249th overall pick (seventh) in exchange for the 169th overall pick (fifth round) and the 210th overall pick (seventh round).
He appeared in 16 games i

Fast Facts: Jacob Rodriguez

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:24:55 GMT

Travis Wingfield
The Dolphins used the 43rd pick of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Texas Tech inside linebacker Jacob Rodriguez. En route to a Big 12 Championship, and a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff, Rodriguez led a loaded Red Raiders defense with eye-popping production.
1. Heisman finalist campaign
The trophy case in the Rodriguez household needed an extension follow

OpTic Texas, Los Angeles Thieves in semifinals at CDL Stage 3 Minor

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:19:07 GMT

OpTic Texas, the Los Angeles Thieves, FaZe Vegas and the Miami Heretics won their quarterfinal matches on Saturday at the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Minor.
The semifinals on Sunday will pit Texas against Los Angeles, then Vegas against Miami with the winners in the grand final later in the day.
All 12 CDL teams are competing in the tournament, which will reward $20,000 and 30 CDL points to the champion. Th

Minnesota faces First Amendment suit over social media warning label law

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:02:32 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (CN) - An internet trade association took Minnesota to federal court Wednesday to block a first-of-its-kind law forcing social media giants to display a government-mandated mental health warning to users.

NetChoice, a prominent lobbying group with members including Meta, Google, TikTok and other major media companies, claims state politicians are using "public health" to justify a backdoor means

Federal agents raid Minnesota businesses in ongoing social services fraud investigation

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:17:19 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (CN) - Federal law enforcement executed a series of search warrants across the Twin Cities Tuesday as part of continuing fraud probes, according to the investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security.

Reports indicate FBI and Homeland Security Investigations agents conducted more than 20 federal searches, primarily targeting c

A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:55:51 GMT

At the peak of the crackdown, carloads of masked immigration officers were a common sight in the streets of Minneapolis, while thousands of people were being