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Lions rookie free safety Louis Delmas out with infected tooth and jaw

Lions rookie Delmas out with infected tooth, jaw

After fight with Flynn, energized Nowitzki powers Mavericks to 89-77 win over Wolves

Nowitzki gets mad, gets even against Timberwolves

Westbrook’s 22 points pace No. 25 Minnesota in 87-50 season-opening victory over Tenn Tech

Westbrook leads No. 25 Gophers past Tennessee Tech

Timberwolves F Hollins ejected against Dallas for 2 technical fouls

T-Wolves’ Hollins ejected for 2 technicals

Mavericks coach Carlisle shuts down F Josh Howard ‘indefinitely’ to recover from ankle injury

Mavs’ Howard out indefinitely with ankle injury

Oden’s double-double deals Timberwolves 8th straight loss; Blazers win 107-84

Oden overpowers smaller Wolves; Blazers win 107-84

Twins lock up Cuddyer for 2011, exercise $10.5 million club option

Twins exercise 2011 option on Cuddyer

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer’s $10.5 million option for 2011.

Twins get shortstop J.J. Hardy from Brewers for outfielder Carlos Gomez

Twins swap Gomez for Brewers’ Hardy

Brawny Bogut, sharp-shooting Ridnour help Bucks beat Timberwolves 87-72 with post-half surge

Bogut, Bucks come back to beat Timberwolves 87-72

Twins get SS Hardy from Brewers for outfielder Carlos Gomez

Twins get SS Hardy, Brewers get OF Gomez

MINNEAPOLIS — The Milwaukee Brewers finally gave J.J. Hardy the change of scenery he had been expecting and reunited the unhappy shortstop with an old friend in the process.

KG has double-double as Celtics beat plucky Timberwolves 92-90 to remain undefeated

Garnett helps Celtics remain undefeated

MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Garnett had 12 points and 11 rebounds in his third game back in Minnesota since he was traded in 2007, helping the Boston Celtics remain undefeated with a 92-90 victory over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Minnesota suspends freshman White and reserve Bostick indefinitely for breaking team rules

Gophers suspend White, Bostick for breaking rules

LeBron, Cavaliers shake early losing streak with 104-87 win vs. Wolves, James nets 24 points

LeBron’s 24 points lifts Cavs, 104-87 over Wolves

Flynn’s 4th quarter rallies Wolves from 19 down to beat Nets, 95-93

Flynn rallies Timberwolves over Nets

MINNEAPOLIS — The young Minnesota Timberwolves sure showed some spirit on opening night.

Nets F Jarvis Hayes injures hamstring in opener vs. Timberwolves

Nets’ Hayes injures hamstring vs. Wolves

MINNEAPOLIS — New Jersey Nets forward Jarvis Hayes left the season opener on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves with an injured left hamstring.

Minnesota apologizes for mascot who mocked praying Penn State player

MINNEAPOLIS — The University of Minnesota is apologizing after its Goldy Gopher mascot poked fun at a Penn State football player who was praying before last week’s game.

Ravens’ Hauschka misses FG at buzzer, Favre and Vikings remain undefeated in 33-31 win

MINNEAPOLIS — In Favre they trust.

Vikings cornerback Winfield leaves Ravens game with injury, Peterson and Harvin hurt too

MINNEAPOLIS — Antoine Winfield proved his worth to the Minnesota Vikings last season with his first career Pro Bowl selection, a performance that earned him a fat new contract during the summer.

Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield leaves Ravens game with injury

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield has left Sunday’s game with an apparent injury to his right foot.

Led by Richard and Salmons, Chicago holds on for a 99-94 preseason victory over Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — Chris Richard scored 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls hold on to a 99-94 preseason victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Minnesota RB Kevin Whaley overcomes gunshot wound, early arrest to shine for Gophers

Gophers’ Whaley overcomes gunshot with strong play

A-Rod’s swinging strong, but starting pitching in prime form for Yankees after sweep of Twins

MINNEAPOLIS — CC Sabathia was superb, A.J. Burnett followed suit and Andy Pettitte added to his resume of postseason success.

Adios Metrodome: Yankees close raucous building with 4-1 win over Twins in ALDS

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins ran themselves right out of the Metrodome.

Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada homer off Carl Pavano, send Yankees back to ALCS

MINNEAPOLIS — After so many October misses, Alex Rodriguez delivered the playoff performance his talent demanded.

Minnesota capitalizes on turnovers to hand Purdue 5th straight loss 35-20

MINNEAPOLIS — Lee Campbell intercepted a pass and blocked a field goal to set up touchdowns for Minnesota in a 35-20 victory over mistake-prone Purdue on Saturday.

Chris Bosh scores 9 points in return from an injury as Raptors beat Timberwolves 112-97

MINNEAPOLIS — Chris Bosh had nine points and seven rebounds in his first preseason game and Andrea Bargnani led Toronto with 21 points as the Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-97 on Friday night.