Timberwolves play Suns in first round of playoffs: What you need to know

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/18 7:07A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS Fresh off of one of the best regular seasons in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves are preparing for a playoff matchup with the Phoenix Suns. The No. 3 seed Wolves and No. 6...

Suni Lee recovers from debilitating kidney ailment ahead of Paris Olympics

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/17 8:20A CBS Minnesota

Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee revealed that at the height of dealing with a kidney disease last year, she questioned whether a return to top form was even possible. "My motivation...

Caitlin Clark, now with Indiana Fever, says she "grew up loving the Minnesota Lynx"

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/17 7:57A Anthony Bettin

INDIANAPOLIS Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa phenom who was drafted No. 1 overall by the WNBA's Indiana Fever, revealed Wednesday she grew up a Minnesota Lynx fan. "I grew up loving the Minnesota Lynx," Clark said during her introductory...

Anthony Edwards to join LeBron, Steph Curry on Team USA for Paris Olympics

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/17 4:05A Stephen Swanson

MINNEAPOLIS Anthony Edwards will play for Team USA in the Paris Olympics this summer, becoming the fourth Minnesota Timberwolves player to receive the honor. The USA Basketball Men's National Team...

Tickets for Caitlin Clark's first game against Minnesota Lynx starting above $200

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/16 10:16A Stephen Swanson

MINNEAPOLIS If you want to catch Caitlin Clark's first pro game against the Minnesota Lynx this summer, be prepared to shell out some major cash. The Indiana Fever, who nabbed Clark on Monday with the...

Who is Alissa Pili, the Minnesota Lynx's 1st round pick in the WNBA draft?

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/16 3:41A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Lynx added an elite scorer in the first round of the WNBA draft Monday night. With the eighth overall pick, the Lynx selected Alissa Pili. The team traded picks with the...

Vikings' offseason moves, embracing of uncertainty show commitment to building a winner

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/15 7:09A Johnny Kahner

MINNEAPOLIS The Vikings' actions this offseason have finally shown an encouraging change in philosophy. The franchise is at peace with some uncertainty that could result in a short-term slide while keeping a long-term view at the forefront of...

Minnesota Lynx swap draft picks, players with Chicago Sky

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/14 6:40A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Lynx have swapped first-round picks and players with the Chicago Sky, just one day before the WNBA draft. The Lynx are sending the No. 7 pick and forward Nikolina Mili to the Sky in exchange for the No. 8 pick, the right...

Target Field to host 6 high school baseball prep games this spring

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/11 3:08A Stephen Swanson

MINNEAPOLIS Several Minnesota high schoolers will get the chance this spring to play ball on a big league field. The Minnesota Twins announced Thursday that 10 Minnesota baseball teams and two Iowa...

Twins stop slide on Julien's homers, Correa's throw to nab Ohtani at plate in 3-2 win over Dodgers

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/10 11:54A CBS Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS Edouard Julien homered twice and scored three runs for the Minnesota Twins to spark a lagging lineup and lead a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Julien, who entered...

Minnesota Lynx single game tickets go on sale Wednesday

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/10 5:13A Aki Nace

MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota Lynx fans will be able to get their single game tickets on Wednesday. The tickets for all 20 regular season games at Target Center will go on sale at noon. Highlights of the 2024 season will feature a matchup against the...

Sunday's Minnesota Twins game vs. Guardians postponed due to weather

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/7 5:33A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS The finale of the Minnesota Twins' first home series of the season has been postponed. The Twins announced Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians has been moved to Aug. 9 due to inclement weather. The game was scheduled to start...

Minnesota Lynx legend Seimone Augustus headed to Hall of Fame

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/6 5:44A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS A Minnesota Lynx legend is heading to the Hall of Fame. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 2024 class Saturday, and Seimone Augustus is among the names. Augustus spent almost her entire career with the Lynx,...

Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers prepare for fierce Final Four showdown between Iowa, UConn

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/5 8:36A CBS Minnesota

College basketball stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers face off in the women's Final Four Friday night. Both Iowa's Clark and UConn's Bueckers are top-tier college basketball players, and their March Madness Final Four is expected to be both...

Minnesota Twins take to Target Field for home opener Thursday. Here's what you need to know.

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 4/4 3:45A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field Thursday for their home opener . The Twins opened the season in Kansas City against the Royals, then headed to Milwaukee for a short series...