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Pistons Solidify Top Seed in East with Win Over Timberwolves

Detroit's balanced scoring attack proves too much for shorthanded Minnesota squad.

Timberwolves' Naz Reid Fined $50,000 for Criticizing Referee

The NBA penalized Reid for questioning the integrity of official Scott Foster during an overtime win over the Rockets.

Pistons and Timberwolves Face Off on March 28

Key players out or questionable as teams battle for playoff positioning

Gophers Women's Basketball Faces UCLA in Sweet 16

The Gophers, in their third season under coach Dawn Plitzuweit, needed two fourth-quarter comebacks to reach the second week of the NCAA tournament.

Ole Miss Women's Basketball Coach Outlines Priorities for Next Season

Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin looks to build on March Madness appearance after tough loss to Minnesota

Ole Miss' season ends in heartbreaking loss to Minnesota

Head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin discusses the Rebels' second-round NCAA Tournament exit

Minnesota beats Ole Miss in NCAA tournament thriller

Amaya Battle hits game-winning shot to send Gophers to Sweet 16 for first time in 21 years

Minnesota women's basketball advances to Sweet 16

Amaya Battle's late jumper lifts Gophers over Ole Miss

Ole Miss Women's Basketball Faces Minnesota in March Madness

Rebels look to advance to Sweet 16 with win over Gophers

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch offers rare public criticism of Julius Randle in latest loss

Finch calls out Randle's rebounding after Minnesota's defeat against Portland

Golden Gophers Cruise to NCAA Tournament Win Over Green Bay

Minnesota head coach Dawn Plitzuweit praises team's resilience and fan support in 75-58 victory

Grant hits late 3 to lift Trail Blazers over Timberwolves

Portland wins third straight game despite Minnesota's late rally

Ole Miss star Sira Thienou returns from injury, leads team to March Madness win

Sophomore guard Thienou had 12 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 4 blocks in first game back from bone bruise injury.

Mississippi Rebels Face Minnesota Golden Gophers in Women's Sweet 16 Matchup

Key player returns for Rebels as they visit Minnesota's Williams Arena with a spot in the Sweet 16 at stake

Ole Miss Women's Basketball Faces Minnesota in March Madness

Cotie McMahon's Big Ten experience gives Rebels an edge against new opponent

NBA Fines Magic Guard Jalen Suggs $25,000 for Mouthpiece Throw

Incident occurred during loss to Hornets on Thursday

Jerami Grant hits clutch 3s to lift Blazers past Timberwolves

Portland Trail Blazers defeat Minnesota Timberwolves 108-104 in close game

Timberwolves Aim to Get Rudy Gobert More Involved on Offense

Gobert's shaky hands make teammates reluctant to pass him the ball, but the team knows they need to get him more involved to reach their playoff potential.

Gophers Women's Basketball Team Earns NCAA Tournament Bid

Minnesota to host regional for first time in 21 years

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards sidelined 1-2 weeks with knee injury

All-Star guard to miss key games as Minnesota fights for playoff position