Associated Press
Buck’s Grand Slam Powers Mets Past Twins 16-5
John Buck kept up his powerful start with a grand slam, his fourth home run in the last four games, and the New York Mets beat the Minnesota Twins 16-5 as snowflakes fell at Target Field on Friday night.
NASCAR Could Take Closer Look at Sponsorships
NASCAR said Friday it might take a closer look at how it approves sponsors after the National Rifle Association became the title sponsor of this weekend's Sprint Cup race at Texas during a national debate over gun rights.
Kerry to North Korea: Don’t Test Missile
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivered a stark warning to North Korea on Friday not to test-fire a mid-range missile, while rejecting a new U.S. intelligence report suggesting significant progress in the communist regime's nuclear weapons program.
Despite Snow, Twins Will Try To Play This Weekend
The Minnesota Twins are trying to not let a spring snowstorm prevent them from playing the New York Mets this weekend at Target Field.
Quinnipiac Crushes St. Cloud State 4-1
Quinnipiac jumped to an early lead and cruised past St. Cloud State 4-1 on Thursday in the NCAA hockey semifinals. Former Sioux Falls Stampede netminder and Hobey Baker finalist Eric Hartzell stopped 32 shots for the Bobcats.
Elliott Gives Blues Another Shutout, Beat Wild 2-0
The St. Louis Blues are in full acceleration, and the Minnesota Wild have hit a tough skid. Brian Elliott notched his third straight shutout and the Blues won their sixth consecutive game by beating the Wild 2-0 on Thursday night.
North Korea Delivers New Round of War Rhetoric
North Korea delivered a fresh round of rhetoric Thursday with claims it had "powerful striking means" on standby for a missile launch, while Seoul and Washington speculated that the country is preparing to test a medium-range missile during upcoming national celebrations.
Severe Storms Hit Midwest with Snow, Ice, Winds
Storms packing rain, snow and dangerous winds raked the Midwest and spawned a possible tornado near St. Louis that prompted an emergency declaration from Missouri's governor.
Butler, Francoeur Homer As Royals Beat Twins 3-0
Wade Davis pitched out of bases loaded jams in the first two innings, Billy Butler and Jeff Francoeur homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on Wednesday night to sweep the three-game series.
Clippers Beat Wolves 111-95 For 31st Home Win
Blake Griffin and Chris Paul led seven players in double figures with 19 points apiece, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-95 on Wednesday night for their franchise-record 31st home win of the season.