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Miami's Markieff Morris rejoins Heat for first time since November scuffle against Denver Nuggets
MIAMI — Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris was cleared to play Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves following a four-month absence because of a whiplash injury.
NHL fines repeat offender Marcus Foligno $5,000 US for kneeing Voracek
The NHL fined Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno $5,000 US on Saturday for kneeing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jakub Voracek.
Wild's Foligno fined for knee on Voracek
Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno has been fined $5,000 for kneeing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jakub Voracek Friday night.
Texas Rangers send Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Minnesota Twins for Mitch Garver, Ronny Henriquez
The Minnesota Twins have acquired shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Texas Rangers for catcher Mitch Garver and right-hander Ronny Henriquez.
MLB off-season blog: Twins, Rangers strike deal
With the MLB lockout finally over and Opening Day set for April 7, free agency resumes as teams around the league look to finish their off-season shopping. Here were some of the rumours and moves from the opening weekend of the resumption of free agency.
NHL Rink Wrap: Evgeny Kuznetsov hat trick; 900 wins for Barry Trotz
The Washington Capitals and Vancouver Canucks played a wild game on Friday night that saw the Capitals jump out to a 2-0 lead, give up three goals in five minutes to open the third period, tie the game late in the third period, and then win on a Lars Eller overtime goal. Kuznetsov had a hat trick in all of that, including the game-tying goal in the third period. HIs second goal of the game looked like it could have been number 767 for Alex Ovechkin, but Kuznetsov was able to get a piece of it for the goal. This has been a big bounce back season for Kuznetsov who is now averaging more than a point per game with 57 total points (19 goals, 38 assists) in 56 games.
Jury finds former Minnesota Vikings CB Jeff Gladney not guilty on felony assault charge
A Dallas jury found former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney not guilty on a felony assault charge on Thursday.