Rudy Gobert's debut ranked among the most anticipated in Twin Cities sports history, and promises to make the Timberwolves the most interesting team in Minnesota.
Justin Verlander struck out 11 in six strong innings and Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Peña all homered to power the Houston Astros past the New York Yankees 4-2 in their AL Championship Series opener Wednesday night.
The Raptors, helped by turnovers and TD passes, scored 27 points in a row in the last 14 minutes against St. Michael-Albertville.
Rudy Gobert scored 23 points and had 16 rebounds as the Wolves, despite allowing a double-digit lead turn into a deficit in the third quarter, regrouped in the fourth at Target Center.
Taylor Landfair had 13 kills and Mckenna Wucherer and Jenna Wenaas eight apiece as No. 9 Minnesota swept the Hawkeyes 25-22, 25-15, 25-11. This was Minnesota's 50th consecutive win over Iowa.
Kyle Anderson and Karl-Anthony Towns knew each other growing up, and now their careers have come together in Minnesota.
Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run rally in the fifth inning and the San Diego Padres stunned Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 on Wednesday to tie their all-wild card NL Championship Series at one game apiece.
Tanner Morgan's injury has left the starting role against Penn State uncertain, with Athan Kaliakmanis (pictured) and Cole Kramer both in the mix.