JON KRAWCZYNSKI

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Rubio lifts Timberwolves to 87-79 win over Spurs

Ricky Rubio scored nine of his 18 points in the fourth quarter and dished out 10 assists to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 87-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

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Timberwolves, Love reach 4-year extension

Kevin Love watched friends Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook sign five-year extensions this season and was ready to do the same with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Clock ticking on Timberwolves, Love

Kevin Love stepped to the free throw line late in the game against Houston and a fan shouted "four more years! Four more years!"

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Rockets win 7th straight, 107-92 over Timberwolves

Kevin Martin scored 31 points to lead the Houston Rockets to their seventh straight victory, 107-92 over Minnesota on Monday night in coach Kevin McHale's first game back at Target Center since he was fired by the Timberwolves in 2009.

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Timberwolves outlast woeful Pistons, 93-85

Kevin Love had 20 points and 17 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a dreadful start to the game to slug out a 93-85 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

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Love, Ridnour lead Timberwolves over Kings 99-86

Kevin Love had 33 points and 11 rebounds and Luke Ridnour added 25 points and nine assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 99-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.

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Adrian Peterson begins rehabbing torn ACL

The first week after Adrian Peterson's reconstructive knee surgery was a grueling one.

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Rose leads Bulls over Rubio, Timberwolves, 111-100

It seems like every time Ricky Rubio gets off the bench to enter a game, the Minnesota Timberwolves are facing a big deficit.

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Rose leads Bulls over Rubio, Timberwolves, 111-100

Derrick Rose scored a season-high 31 points and had 11 assists to outlast Ricky Rubio in a thrilling duel, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 111-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

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Jamison, Irving lead Cavs over Timberwolves 98-87

Antawn Jamison had 22 points and six rebounds to help the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 98-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

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Timberwolves blowout Mavericks 99-82

Kevin Love had 25 points and 17 rebounds and hit two huge 3s in the fourth quarter to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 99-82 on Sunday night, ending an 18-game losing streak dating to last season.

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Wade, James hold off Timberwolves

Dwyane Wade wasn't about to let the Minnesota Timberwolves spoil LeBron James' birthday.

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Ponder returns to practice for Vikings, will start

Christian Ponder has passed all his concussion tests and is expected to start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in the season finale against Chicago on Sunday.

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NBA season finally set to tip off on Christmas

Finally, the conversation changes.

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Colts' win throws Luck sweepstakes up in air

All that good luck the Indianapolis Colts have received on the field these last two weeks could leave them with no Luck at all when the NFL draft rolls around.

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Brees throws 5 TDs as Saints roll Vikings 42-20

The way Drew Brees is playing as the heart and soul of the New Orleans Saints, nothing is safe.

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Rubio impresses in debut for Timberwolves

Ricky Rubio wowed an eager crowd with some slick passing in his NBA debut and Kevin Love had 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their preseason opener on Saturday night.

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Harvin's big day not enough against buddy Tebow

Percy Harvin knew he'd have to give everything he had if the Minnesota Vikings were going to get the best of his old college buddy Tim Tebow.

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Palmer, Raiders hold on to beat Vikings, 27-21

Hue Jackson watched his Oakland Raiders overcome a serious injury to receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, a costly turnover by running back Michael Bush and, in Jackson's eyes, some unfair treatment from the officials to remain on top of the AFC West.

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NBA lockout: Questions and answers

Now that the NBA players have disbanded their union and taken their labor fight with the owners to the courts, they have given up a considerable level of control in how the whole process plays out.

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Experts: Tough legal fight ahead for NBA players

Now that NBA players are preparing to take the labor fight with the league's owners to the courtroom, some legal experts expect them to face a daunting challenge if they file an antitrust lawsuit.

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Mbakwe is all Minnesota needs vs. Augustana

Trevor Mbakwe had 22 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks to lift Minnesota to a 72-60 exhibition victory over Augustana (SD) on Monday night.

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Mbakwe, Sampson lead Minnesota over Bemidji State

Tubby Smith knew Trevor Mbakwe and Ralph Sampson III would be way too much for little Bemidji State in the paint.

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Harding, Wild hand Red Wings 4th straight loss

Josh Harding spent last season rehabilitating two torn ligaments in his right knee, all the while envisioning how his first victory would develop when he returned to the ice.

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Gophers suffer another Big Ten beating

For the first time in the Big Ten season, Minnesota was actually putting up a fight against its opponent.

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