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There wasn't a Minnesota team in the NBA finals, but there was a Minnesotan! The winner of Game 7 was the Oklahoma City Thunder — which includes Minnesota's own Chet Holmgren.And on the women's side, the Lynx are dominating the start of the season. The same can't quite be said for the Minnesota Twins, who currently have a losing 37-40 record. Joining Minnesota Now with the latest sports headlines are Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

This weekend there was a concentration of Minnesota teams on the West Coast. The Twins lost their series in Seattle while Minnesota United won in that same city. The Lynx won their game in San Francisco against the WNBA's newest team, the Golden State Valkyries. The Twins, Loons and Lynx will all be at home for their next games. Our sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined Minnesota Now to tell us what to expect.

Across the world of sports, Minnesota has been winning lately. The Twins just ended a 13-game winning streak. The Minnesota Frost cruised into the PWHL championships, which begin Tuesday night. The Lynx are also off to a strong start after winning their first two games of the season. And the Timberwolves have made it to the NBA Western Conference Finals. With all this victory in the air, it's hard not to wonder how long it will last. The stakes feel especially high for Timberwolves. If they win their seven-game series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they will go to the finals for the first time ever. Minnesota Now sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about everything they know about the matchup.Wally Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show 10,000 Takes. Eric Nelson is the other host of that show and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Frost are both one game away from advancing in their respective playoffs. The Timberwolves lagged behind the Golden State Warriors in the first half of Monday night's game, but at the halftime buzzer, Anthony Edwards scored a deep three and shrunk the Warriors' lead. The team went on to win the game 117-110. Similarly, the Frost won their most recent game 7-5 against the Toronto Sceptres. It was the highest-scoring game in Professional Women's Hockey League history. If they win the Wednesday night home game against Toronto, they'll go on to the finals. Minnesota Now sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined the show to talk about the outlook for the Timberwolves, Frost and Twins. Wally Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show 10,000 Takes. Eric Nelson is the other host of that show and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM.

Minnesota Now's weekly sports segment begins in Houston, Texas, where late Sunday night that city's NBA playoff run came to an end. The Rockets lost 89 to 103 to the Golden State Warriors. And that means the Warriors are coming to Minnesota. They'll play the Timberwolves in the second round of the playoffs, starting Tuesday night at Target Center. Joining Minnesota Now with some context on this matchup, plus other sports news, are Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

The Timberwolves are going back to Los Angeles with a 3-1 lead in their playoff series against the Lakers. At the start of the fourth quarter of Sunday's game in Minneapolis, the Wolves were lagging by 10 points. But they came back to win 116 to 113.Now the Wolves need to win one more time to move to the next round of the playoffs. The next game is on Wednesday. The Lakers will be at home, and for them, it's make-or-break. Joining Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk about this and other sports news are our contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

The playoffs have begun for the Wolves and the Wild. The Timberwolves dominated their first post-season game against the L.A. Lakers on Saturday. They were up against not only LeBron James, but also Luka Dončić, who you may remember helped keep Minnesota out of the NBA finals when he played for the Dallas Mavericks last year. But that didn't stop the Wolves from winning by 22 points. The Wild, meanwhile, lost their playoff opener against Las Vegas Sunday night. But for both teams, this weekend was just the beginning of a best-of-seven series that continues Tuesday. Minnesota Now sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined Minnesota Now with the latest sports headlines.

It's a big week for professional basketball. The WNBA draft is Monday night. And Minnesota Lynx won't have a first-round pick. They traded it for Chicago's first-round pick next year. Plus, the NBA playoffs begin this weekend and the Timberwolves have made the cut. Wolves coach Chris Finch says the team has adjusted to changes made after last year's playoff run – when Karl Anthony Towns was traded.Joining Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk about this and other Minnesota sports news are sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

Paige Bueckers' college basketball career ended with a national championship on Sunday. She walked off the court with a couple minutes left in the game, hugging her coaches as the University of Connecticut women's basketball team finished the game 23 points ahead of the University of South Carolina. The star guard from Hopkins dealt with multiple injuries during her time as a Husky, but she said after the game the whole experience was worth it.Bueckers is now expected to be the No. 1 pick at the WNBA draft. Sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about Bueckers' victory and other Minnesota sports updates. Wally Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show 10,00 Takes. Eric Nelson is the other host of that show and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM.

Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez are buying the Timberwolves and Lynx after reaching a deal with Minnesota billionaire Glen Taylor. ESPN reported this morning that the NBA has begun transferring ownership of the team.The sale comes after a dispute between Taylor and the buyers that lasted nearly a year and had to be resolved by a third party. The news also broke in the wake of a stunning game between the Wolves and Denver Nuggets that some fans are calling the "game of the year."Sports contributor Wally Langfellow joins MPR News host Nina Moini to explain.Read more at MPRnews.org.

The Timberwolves got two wins out of the weekend, but not without a fight — literally. A foul turned into a brawl in the second quarter of Sunday night's game against the Detroit Pistons. Referees ejected multiple players and coaches. Joining Minnesota Now to talk about what led up to the fight that spilled into the stands, plus other sports news, are our contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

Here's a lesson from March Madness: there's no such thing as perfection. There has never been a perfect bracket, according to the NCAA. Out of the tens of millions of people who filled out brackets this year on the men's side, they've all been wrong at least once. In the women's tournament, there were just 141 perfect brackets remaining this morning. Plus, the University of Minnesota men's basketball team have found a new coach after Ben Johnson was fired earlier this month. Joining Minnesota Now to catch up on all of this and other sports news are our sports contributors, Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

March Madness begins this week. You wouldn't find a Minnesotan team if you were to check out the brackets for the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments this year. But a Minnesotan is a face of the women's tournament. Paige Bueckers is in her final season with the number two seed, the University of Connecticut.Wally Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show 10,000 Takes. Eric Nelson is the other host of that show and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM. They both joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about basketball and other sports news.

NFL teams can start reshaping their rosters by signing free agents this week. There's plenty of attention on the quarterbacks, including the Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold.Plus, the playoff picture is starting to shape up for the Timberwolves and Wild. Joining Minnesota Now with the latest on all of Minnesota's sports teams are sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.Read the latest: QB Sam Darnold gets a 3-year, $110.5 million deal with Seahawks

The high school boys hockey tournament will look a little bit different this year, with some big teams knocked out in sections. Hibbing/Chisholm boys high school hockey are the number seed after beating out Hermantown. It's the team's first trip to the state tournament since 2011.Plus, the playoff picture is shaping up for the Wild and the Timberwolves. All this gives us a lot to talk about with our sports contributors, Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson. They joined Minnesota Now with the latest.

The Philadelphia Eagles handed it to the defending champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, winning 40 to 22. Back in Philly, fans took to the streets, climbing street poles and city trucks that were parked to block off roads. The last time the Eagles had a Super Bowl win to celebrate was in 2018, when they beat the New England Patriots right here in Minnesota. And we're expected to find out who will be the majority owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx after a court battle. Joining Minnesota Now to to bring us up to speed are our sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

Things were looking up for the Timberwolves. They went into the weekend with a five-game winning streak. But that ended Saturday with a loss to the Washington Wizards, who are ranked at the bottom of the NBA. Anthony Edwards was out with an illness. Julius Randle was out with an injury. And Naz Reid left the game with a finger sprain. The Wolves play at home Monday night and as many as six players on the roster could be out. This is all happening as NBA fans are reeling from a trade between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers. Which may leave fans in Minnesota wondering, are the Wolves going to make a move before the trade deadline on Thursday? Sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about this and other sports news.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will be performing the half-time show at Super Bowl 59. And a lot of people will be more excited to see them than the two teams playing on the field.The Philadelphia Eagles are facing the Kansas City Chiefs in a repeat of Super Bowl 57 in 2023. If the Chiefs win, it will be for the third time in a row.Minnesota Now sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined the program to look ahead to the big game in New Orleans and other Minnesota sports news.

The Minnesota Vikings' successful season has come to a familiar end. The team lost 9 to 27 Monday night in a Wild Card game against the LA Rams. The game was moved to Arizona due to the wildfires that continue to burn in California. Next, the Rams will go on to play the Eagles Sunday in Philadelphia.Sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to put the game in perspective.

In the highly anticipated match-up between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions Sunday night, the Vikings blinked. Minnesota lost 31-9 and now goes into the playoffs as the number five seed, out of seven. Detroit got the number one spot.Now the Vikings are looking ahead to next week's game against the Los Angeles Rams, the only other team besides Detroit that has beat them this season. It's a tricky way to start the playoffs. Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about it.Wally Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show 10-Thousand Takes. Eric Nelson is the other host of that show and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM.

On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings have the chance to become the number one seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time since 1998 in a primetime game against the Detroit Lions. Both teams are entering the game with identical 14-2 records. The top seed guarantees home-field advantage throughout the postseason and a first-round bye. The loser, despite finishing the regular season with 14 wins, would fall to the number five seed, forcing them to play on the road in the opening round due to the NFL's playoff structure.It's unprecedented for two teams with records this good to meet so late in the season. To talk about the dominant NFC North Division and the highly anticipated matchup, sports contributors, Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined Minnesota Now. Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show 10,000 Takes. Nelson is the other host of 10,000 Takes and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM.

The Packers did Vikings fans a favor this weekend. Green Bay beat the Seattle Seahawks, which secured the Vikings a spot in the playoffs. This will be the 32nd time the Vikings have gone to the playoffs, but they've only made four Super Bowls, which all took place in the 1970s. And there are reports that the owners of the NBA team the Phoenix Suns is interested in buying the Twins. Wally Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show 10,000 Takes. Eric Nelson is the other host of that show and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM. They both joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to break down the latest in sports.

Homeowners are voicing concerns over large property tax increases across the state, one area as high as 17 percent. An expert joined to break down what goes into calculating property tax and why they're increasing. An important tool used by the United Nations to uphold human rights is named after the state of Minnesota. An advocate joined the show to explain why as the world marks International Human Rights Day.A unique club at a Minneapolis high schools is connecting, feeding and helping students with their homework. MPR's Wander and Wonder series took listeners to western Minnesota, where a writer rooted in two worlds seeks common ground. With the Vikings on a hot streak what does that mean for playoff chances? Our sports guys Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined the show with the latest in Minnesota sports news. Our Minnesota Music Minute was "Only 4 the Night" by hip-hop duo Makr an Eris. Our Song of the Day was “Buttercup” by Hippocampus.

Vikings fans are happy after their team beat the Atlanta Falcons -- and former quarterback Kirk Cousins -- by 21 points. The team's current quarterback, Sam Darnold, garnered praise after he threw five touchdowns to receivers Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson. To talk about where the Vikings go from here -- plus other sports news -- sports guys, Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined Minnesota Now. Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show 10,000 Takes. Nelson is the other host of 10,000 Takes and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM.

It was around 15 degrees outside U.S. Bank Stadium when the Minnesota Vikings kicked off against the Arizona Cardinals. And it took the team a while to heat up. But they pulled off a stunning comeback in the final minutes of the game. It was the perfect weather for the Minnesota Frost who began their second season on the ice. Our sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined the program to talk about this and other sports news.

Just as important to a Thanksgiving spread as turkey — for many families — is football.The Minnesota Vikings are not playing until Sunday, but there's still plenty to talk about. The Vikings and the Gophers had nail-biter games over the weekend. High school teams like Elk River are bringing home championships. And in soccer, Minnesota United finished their season last night with a loss in L.A. Sports guys Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about all of it.

Justin Jefferson has another record to his name. During the Vikings game in Tennessee yesterday he finished racking up the most receiving yards in a player's first five NFL seasons. And there are still seven games to go. He helped the Vikings beat Tennessee, bringing their record to eight wins and two losses. Sports guys Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about what's next for the Vikings — plus the High School Football Championships this weekend.

Three turnovers and three touchdowns. That was the story for the Vikings in Sunday night's game against the Indianapolis Colts.After struggling at first and losing possession several times, the Vikes came back to win 21 to 13.Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson join MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk game highlights and other sports news.

The Vikings are not blaming referees for their recent loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Fans were outraged when the refs did not call a facemask penalty, and the Rams secured their lead. Los Angeles ended up winning 30 to 20. But quarterback Sam Darnold and coach Kevin O'Connell said the Vikings had other problems in that game.Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk Vikings and other Minnesota sports news.

Another Minnesota championship has slipped through our fingers. Sunday night, the Liberty beat the Lynx in overtime. There's been a dustup online about the officiating, and Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve suggested in a press conference that the refs had unfairly decided the game.Vikings fans are also nursing disappointment after a narrow defeat to the Detroit Lions Sunday.But soccer fans, at least, have reason to celebrate — the Loons finished their regular season Saturday by beating St. Louis 4 to 1. Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson join MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk through all of that sports news.

The Minnesota Vikings won their game against the New York Jets Sunday, 23 to 17. The game also spurred a viral moment as two Vikings players celebrated an interception by recreating the handshake from the 1998 movie, “The Parent Trap.”MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with sports guys Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson for their reflections on the game and more.

This hot and dry September has raised the risk of wildfires. We get details on a red flag warning in effect Monday for much of the state.And the remains of two boys who died at a boarding school have returned to White Earth. We have more on the effort to bring them home.Baby Boomers and Millennials may not have the same “American Dream.” We talk to a Minnesota professor who is studying the differences.Gov. Tim Walz used to talk a lot about his experience in China. But on the campaign trail, he doesn't mention it. We dig into his time there and its political weight. Plus, it was a major weekend in sports. Sports guys Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson talk through that Vikings-Packers game, the Karl Anthony Towns trade and more.

The Minnesota Lynx had strong start to the playoffs over the weekend with a win over the Phoenix Suns. The team had a huge 23-point first half lead. But their opponents the Phoenix Mercury came roaring back. With about two minutes left in the game, the Lynx were able to pull ahead with the win. Napheesa Collier was a standout with 38 points in the game, the second-most in Lynx playoff history. Here to talk about the Minnesota Lynx playoff run and a strong start to the season for the Minnesota Vikings is Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson. Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show 10,000 Takes. Nelson is the other host of that show and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM.

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold led the Minnesota Vikings to a 23-to-17-point win against his former team — and the defending conference champions — the San Francisco 49ers. Across football, baseball, basketball and soccer, it was a winning weekend for Minnesota teams. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson about it.

Sunday night, the Minnesota Vikings started the season with a satisfying win against the New York Giants: 28 to 6.That's a pretty good way for Sam Darnold to start his tenure as quarterback. He told reporters after the game the offensive, defensive and special teams had a lot to be proud of. For his part, “staying efficient” was the motto.MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson about the win, plus other sports news. They are the hosts of the 10,000 Takes sports talk show.

High school and college football fans are ringing in a new season. There are about one hundred high school games scheduled for Thursday afternoon and evening. The Minnesota Gophers play their first game at Huntington Bank Stadium. And for the Vikings, the regular season is just around the corner. Joining MPR News guest host Nina Moini with a football preview and other Minnesota sports news are Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson. Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show Ten Thousand Takes. Nelson is the other host of that show and Vikings reporter for CBS Sports radio's Eye on the NFL.

The Vikings preseason has barely begun, and they've already had some tough breaks. First, new quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who tore his meniscus and had knee surgery, is out for the season. The Vikings also announced yesterday receiver Jordan Addison hurt his ankle and was taken off the field on a cart.Wally Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show 10,000 Takes. Eric Nelson is the other host of that show and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM.They joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to say what all this portends for the Vikings season.

The Paris Olympics are entering their final weekend and there are still plenty of Minnesotans to watch. Stateside, the Minnesota Twins have an important series this weekend and the Minnesota Vikings kick off the preseason.Wally Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show 10,000 Takes. Eric Nelson is the other host of that show and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM. They joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to share what they're watching in Minnesota sports.

Wally Langfellow joins the Lake Show with Fernando Attanon to talk about the Wood Bat Little League Tournament happening this weekend in Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park   The 2024 Baseball in Benin Little League Wood Bat Tournament gets underway on Thursday (Aug 1) and runs through Sunday (Aug 4) in Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park.   41 Little League teams from around the Twin Cities metro area will play in this year's tournament.  Teams competing exclusively use wood bats. The tournament is completely run by volunteers, and will again benefit the Baseball in Benin (BIB) project which has been going on since 2010.   Fernando Attanon, the President of the Baseball and Softball Federation in Benin will be on hand for this weekend's tournament  along with 22-year old Beninese player Sadock Gnarigo, who grew up in the BIB program and is currently playing college baseball at Century College in White Bear Lake where he will be a sophomore this fall.  Gnarigo is the first-ever baseball player from Benin to play the game outside of his country and at the next level.    All proceeds from this weekend's Wood Bat Tournament will continue to support the BIB project which includes building Benin's first ever baseball field and shipping equipment to Benin. The Wood Bat Tournament, now in its 20th year, is a great way for the players in Minnesota to connect and help the players in Africa. For more information or to make a donation visit baseballinbenin.org or Baseball in Benin on Facebook.    

On Thursday, Suni Lee is defending her gold medal in the women's all-around final. It's the first time she's competed in the all-around against teammate Simone Biles, who won gold in 2016. Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk Olympics, Vikings and other sports news.

There are just under 24 hours to go until the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics. And more than two dozen athletes with ties to Minnesota will be competing in the summer games.Plus, football season is here, with training camp underway for the Minnesota Vikings. Wally Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show 10,000 Takes. Eric Nelson is the other host of that show and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM. They joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to share what they're watching in Minnesota sports.

Twins fans have a lot to look forward to coming up, a five-game homestand and Joe Mauer being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.The Minnesota Lynx are now on an Olympic break with four players competing in Paris.Joining MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what to expect and the latest in Minnesota sports are Wally Langfellow, the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show “10,000 Takes” and Eric Nelson, the other host of that show and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM.

The Minnesota Twins are in a tough series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Baseball legend Willie Mays has died, and the beginning of his career brought him to Minneapolis.Plus, we'll take a look at the Minnesotans vying to be in Paris this summer for the Olympics. Joining us to break down this sports news is Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson. Langfellow is the creator of Minnesota Score magazine and is the host of the Ten Thousand Takes sports talk show. Nelson co-hosts that show; he's the Minnesota Vikings reporter for CBS Sports' Eye on Football show.

The Minnesota Twins have wrapped up their series against the Colorado Rockies with more home runs than they've made in a single game this season. They won 17-9 Wednesday.And in basketball, the Lynx have also had a good week, beating the Las Vegas Aces 100-86 on Tuesday. Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News guest host Nina Moini to talk about what's next for both teams.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the first game of the Western Conference finals. The teams stayed within a few points of each other for the entire game but Dallas prevailed with 108 points to Minnesota's 105. Guard Anthony Edwards said after the game that the Wolves weren't at their best - and will come back better for their game on Friday.They aren't the only Minnesota team in a playoff series right now. PWHL Minnesota is tied with Boston in the league's first-ever championship series. Minnesota Now sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to review the week in sports.

Thursday is a make-or-break day for the Timberwolves. The team needs a win against the Denver Nuggets to stay in the playoffs. If the Wolves lose, Denver gets to keep defending the championship title they won last year. If the Wolves prevail tonight, they get another chance Sunday to win the series against Denver and move on to the Western Conference finals. Tipoff is 7:30 at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. And Friday night in the same place the Minnesota Lynx play their home opener against Seattle. Sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about this moment in Minnesota basketball and the latest sports news. Wally is the founder of “Minnesota Score” sports magazine and co-host of the “Ten Thousand Takes” sports talk show. Eric is the other host of that show and sports reporter for WCCO radio and TV.

If you are under the age of 33, then you've never seen a Minnesota team take home a championship in men's pro football, baseball, hockey, or basketball. Lately, fans are letting themselves hope that this year is the year that changes. You may have heard, the Timberwolves beat reigning champions the Denver Nuggets by 26 points on Monday. And the team is getting nationwide attention, with multiple players winning awards from the NBA. But they're still in the middle of the second round of the playoffs. It's not over yet.Sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to help guide us through this moment and other sports news. Wally is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show, 10K Takes. Eric is the other host of that show and a Vikings reporter for CBS Sports.

Now for the question on the mind of every Timberwolves fan this week: Wolves in four? The team has won two games so far in a seven game series against the Phoenix Suns. It's an exciting comeback after Minnesota lost to Phoenix every time they were matched in the regular season. Two more wins and the Wolves secure their spot in round two of the NBA playoffs. Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News guest host Nina Moini to talk sports news. Wally is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the ten thousand takes sports talk show. Eric is the other host of that show and Vikings reporter for CBS Sports.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have two more days to prepare for their rematch against the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. They had a great season but they have yet to beat the Suns this year. Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the Wolves and all the week's top sports news. Wally is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and Eric is the Vikings reporter for CBS Sports. Together, they host the sports talk show 10,000 Takes.

Frozen Four celebrations begin Thursday afternoon in downtown St. Paul. The NCAA men's hockey semifinalists are facing off at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Xcel Energy Center. The University of Minnesota Gophers are not among them, this time. MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer talked with sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson about what to expect in the championship and other news from the week in Minnesota sports.