The Wild try to build some momentum after their season-opening win in Los Angeles.  Sarah McLellan of the Star Tribune is out West with the team and previews Saturday's rematch with the Kings.

Steve Carney has been out on the frozen lakes quite a bit.  He provides an update on the catch for walleyes, crappies, and bluegills.

On Saturday, the Gopher men's basketball team got a big win over Michigan.  Pioneer Press writer Andy Greder was over at Williams Arena and recaps the Maroon and Gold dishing a little payback to the Wolverines.

The top-ranked U of M men's hockey team suffered only their second loss of the season Friday night.  Drew Cove of ZoneCoverage.com reviews this hiccup in the Gophers' season (lost 2 of last 3) and how they might respond Saturday against Notre Dame.

There's some momentum for several rule changes from 2020's shortened season to stick around.  USA Today writer and Entercom Sports Insider Bob Nightengale looks into those rule changes (seven-inning double-headers, runned on 2nd base in extra innings, etc.) and whether they'll continue.