No. 1 Moorhead defeated No. 2 Eden Prairie, No. 3 Shakopee was upset by Prior Lake, and No. 11 Minnetonka beat archrival Wayzata, ranked No. 8.

Reith replaces Pete Maki, who was fired after the 2026 season. He spent the past five seasons as pitching coach at Class AAA Durham in the Rays’ farm system.

After two Tommy John surgeries, Prielipp entered spring training with his future as a starter in doubt. A new curveball helped him prove he belongs in the Twins’ rotation.

P.J. Fleck is 1-8 against Iowa, with several losses derailing promising seasons. After a blowout loss at Purdue, the Gophers have a chance to reverse that trend.

Recruiting Across Minnesota: The elusive Forest Lake senior has four Division II offers but remains hopeful that a Division I opportunity will emerge.

Linebacker Blake Cashman, defensive tackle Jalen Redmond and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers should receive more acclaim for their roles in the NFL’s No. 1-ranked defense.

Sturm was placed on injured reserve after being struck in the head by a puck Monday. Follow updates as the Wild take on Winnipeg in the second game of a back-to-back.

Marcus Fuller and Jim Paulsen make their weekly predictions on the top games happening Wednesday.

Lincoln Stinar, Owen Konrad, Leah Biyadglign, Zack Shatek, Shay Richter, Katelyn Leibfried and Elsie Deutz stood out this week

Moorhead remains No. 1 in Class 6A, while White Bear Lake, Rushford-Peterson, Cannon Falls, Park Christian and Lanesboro enter this week’s top 10.

After Brock Faber and Nico Sturm were struck in the head by pucks less than three weeks apart, it’s time for Wild players to put safety ahead of comfort.

Follow two Minnesota girls soccer section tournaments, with spots in the state tournament on the line.

Follow two Minnesota boys soccer section tournaments as teams battle through win-or-go-home games for trips to state.

Football Across Minnesota: After taking two years off and donating a kidney to his ailing father, Jacob Daulton couldn’t ignore a burning desire. He’s once again a linebacker and leader for Minnesota State Mankato.

The Liberty exposed the Lynx’s weaknesses in a first-round sweep. The Dream might have posed an even tougher challenge, underscoring the difficult roster decisions awaiting Cheryl Reeve.

Injuries gave several young players a chance to shine against the Saints. Now Kevin O’Connell must decide how they fit into the rotation as starters return.

With LaMelo Ball creating easier scoring opportunities, Edwards looks poised for an MVP-caliber season, while Jaden McDaniels could emerge as an All-Star. The early returns are promising.

Fleck’s national profile was reaching new heights after back-to-back upset wins over Washington and Michigan, but he showed little killer instinct against Purdue.

With Brock Faber still sidelined by a skull fracture, the Wild endured another frightening injury scare Monday. Sturm’s status remains uncertain as Minnesota prepares to face Winnipeg.

Four teams enter the rankings, while Jackson County Central makes the week’s biggest move by climbing from No. 10 to No. 5.

Rosemount, Blake and Southwest Christian finish atop their classes, while White Bear Lake and Watertown-Mayer make late moves.

The Timberwolves are at Madison Square Garden to face the NBA champion Knicks in their final week of preseason games before the season opener.

Moorhead’s 55-34 victory over Eden Prairie was not surprising, but the final score was stunning.

Wayzata, Hill-Murray and Holy Angels finish the regular season atop their respective classes in the final coaches poll.

Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy are back on a line together after success on the Wild’s road trip while Jesper Wallstedt makes his sixth straight start.

Reeve became just the second person in WNBA history to win both league honors in the same season, despite a first-round playoff exit that left her reassessing her roster.

A new non-MSHSL hockey league Minnesota elite boys hockey teams join USA Hockey Development League in response to youth hockey privatization across the nation

From a 50-goal scorer chasing a state record to dominant defenses and one perfect team, these numbers could shape the girls soccer postseason.

Shakopee linebackers Andrew McGee, a North Dakota commit, and Blake Loughlin, a Northwestern commit, are expected to join Randy Shaver in the studio on Week 7 of the Minnesota high school football season. Watch Season 2, Episode 8 of "Strib Varsity Live" on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. here:

From a 100-goal scorer to the state’s leading scorers and stingiest defenses, here are the numbers shaping the road to the boys soccer state tournament.

Two years after trading Towns over salary-cap concerns, the Wolves look better positioned for the future as the Knicks face a familiar predicament.

One receiver set a school record, one quarterback threw six touchdown passes, and one running back stood out despite a loss. Here are five Minnesota high school football players who raised their recruiting profiles in Week 6.

Peter Thome thought his hockey career was over. Then an NHL rule change brought him back as the Wild’s full-time emergency backup goalie.

Plus, Kyler Murray shines, the NFL’s 120th highest-paid tight end steps up, and Kevin O’Connell earns an “F” for a risky fourth-quarter play call.

Despite mounting injuries, the Vikings leaned on Kyler Murray’s playmaking, Justin Jefferson’s play and Brian Flores’ relentless defense to improve to 5-0.

Using his arm and legs to make big plays against the Saints, Murray showed why the Vikings signed him. With Justin Jefferson back, Minnesota’s offense has a new dimension.

Justin Jefferson dazzled in his return to his home state, Kyler Murray delivered his best game of the season and the Vikings overcame costly turnovers to secure the win.

Losing T.J. Hockenson against New Orleans further depleted an already short-handed Vikings offense, leaving coach Kevin O’Connell with plenty to address entering the bye week.

Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and the Wolves take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Miami in a preseason matchup.

After back-to-back upsets of Washington and Michigan, the Gophers are seeking their first 3-0 Big Ten start since 2019.

The injury-plagued Wild are looking for their first win on this three-game road trip.

Bloomington Kennedy’s appeals are denied, while several boys hockey teams appealed down instead of playing in Class 2A.

Strib Varsity will have reports, photos and video highlights from several big Friday night matchups, including Eden Prairie at Moorehead, Camden at Southwest, Marshall at Orono, and Wayzata at Minnetonka.

Gobert remains an elite defender, but the Timberwolves’ offseason shakeup puts pressure on Jonathan Kuminga, Joan Beringer and their perimeter defense.

Three weeks after a blowout loss to Mississippi State, Minnesota has knocked off Washington and Michigan behind a revitalized defensive line. Here’s what changed.

The Lynx dominated the regular season but fell short in the playoffs. Now Cheryl Reeve must navigate Napheesa Collier’s free agency and decide what needs to change to win another WNBA title.

The Vikings are 4-0 despite an offense that’s barely found the end zone. Murray’s struggles have explanations — and his latest performance offers a reason for patience.

Beginning Friday, all football and soccer games in the district will begin at 4:30 p.m., and attendees must pass through metal detectors.

A policy change, should it advance, would be months away. Thursday brought ‘a lot of really good questions’ as the MSHSL discussed the future of its position on a controversial and political topic.

An 18-year-old from St. Louis Park was apprehended in Minneapolis, police said.