Ben Meyers, the Gophers leading scorer, had a goal and had two assists. Team USA played poorly in the first period before revving up its game and taking advantage of a weak opponent.
Just after midnight, 24 Minnesota Olympians started competing in six events in Beijing. Tap here throughout the day (and night) for updates about how they're doing.
Host Michael Rand honors the NBA trade deadline with some thoughts about a need for each of Minnesota's pro sports teams. Plus, a visit from Lynx guard and former Gophers star Rachel Banham.
Though she wasn't among the favorites, Jessie Diggins of Afton proved she's in razor-sharp form at the halfway point of her schedule. She called it her 'day to go out there and enjoy racing at the Olympics.'
They're doing everything from sweeping floors to delivering food to shaking cocktails to reduce human contact because of COVID. Olympic writer Rachel Blount writes — and has photos and video of them on the job.
The Wolves opened a 13-point lead in the first quarter before the bench that had carried them to recent victories squandered it in Sacramento. Next up: today's NBA trade deadline.
The match was the second of 10 for the teams before the top four teams qualify for the knockout round — and Chisholm's John Shuster, despite some frustration during the match, struck a mellow tone afterward.
At a media hotel, a tallish white one with multiple arms plies the hallways, emitting mist. Another kind brings room service orders, all in an effort to reduce human contact due to COVID,
The Wolves opened a 13-point lead in the first quarter before the bench that had carried them to recent victories squandered it, snapping a five-game win streak. Next up: Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Coach Chris Finch said guard Anthony Edwards needs to be "a little bit more honest" in telling coaches when his knee is bothering him and affecting his play.
