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14 U.S. stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women's World Cup
The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites among 20 possible venues to host games of the 2031 Women’s World Cup, including seven U.S. stadiums to be used for next year’s men’s tournament. FIFA has released the bid book for the 2031 and 2035 women’s tournaments.
Timberwolves fall to Thunder, giving Oklahoma 10th straight win
Minnesota's Anthony Edwards scored 14 of his 31 points in the final 7:34 to make the game tight, but Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team by scoring 40 points, despite being listed as questionable due to illness.
Kaprizov scores in overtime as the Wild beat the Blackhawks 4-3 for their 6th straight win
Kirill Kaprizov scored a power-play goal 1:38 into overtime, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 for their sixth consecutive victory. Brock Faber, Nico Sturm and Matt Boldy also scored for Minnesota, which trailed 2-0 deep into the second period.
Ojibwe-language broadcast coming to Friday's Minnesota Wild game
Chato Ombishkebines Gonzalez, one of the announcers, told Cathy Wurzer about preparing for the professional hockey broadcast and what it means to be part of the experience.
Expansion side San Diego beats Minnesota United 1-0 to advance to Western Conference final
Anders Dreyer scored in the second half and Pablo Sisniega made three saves to lead expansion side San Diego FC to a 1-0 victory over Minnesota United in a Western Conference semifinal at a sold-out Snapdragon Stadium. 
Mural created for upcoming international hockey tournament honors Indigenous land
The mural titled, “Land of 10,000 Rinks” highlights both Native American and hockey communities. It will be the centerpiece at this year’s IIHF World Junior Championships in Minnesota. 
Clark, Bueckers to make USA Basketball national team camp debut joined by other first timers
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers will make their USA Basketball senior national team camp debut when the Americans get together at Duke next month.
Former Timberwolves player Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
Portland Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other former NBA player.