Two former Gophers, Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl, will become the first women inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, joining five former NHL stars. TORONTO, ON — Though their time on ice is now done, two Minnesotans aren’t through when it comes to making hockey history. On Tuesday, the University of Minnesota announced former … Read more
Victor Wembanyama is the cornerstone of a new era for San Antonio basketball, and now he has a true point guard to help with the team’s turnaround. BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Welcome to San Antonio, Stephon Castle. With the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Spurs took the 6-foot-6 guard out of UConn … Read more
The lawsuit covers 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the package of out-of-market games from the 2011 through 2022 seasons. LOS ANGELES — The jury in the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers will receive instructions and hear closing arguments on Wednesday before beginning deliberations. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez will … Read more
It’s a unique collaboration for sure, but knowing Hallmark, it’s sure to be heartwarming. WASHINGTON — It’s a classic Christmas tale as old as time: Coming home for the holidays, celebrating with those you love, and….playing professional football for one of the NFL’s top teams? The Kansas City Chiefs are collaborating with Hallmark to make … Read more
The Olympic roster is smaller than the 23 players who are included on teams for the Women’s World Cup and other competitions. PARIS, France — Veteran forward Alex Morgan won’t be going to the Paris Olympics after surprisingly being left off the roster by U.S. national team coach Emma Hayes. Morgan, a three-time Olympian and two-time … Read more
Lee, who has spent the better part of two years fighting multiple kidney issues, felt ill during training while Jones trained with her right shoulder taped. MINNEAPOLIS — Reigning Olympic champion Sunisa Lee and six-time world championship medalist Shilese Jones are facing health concerns ahead of the U.S. Olympic trials. Lee, who has spent the better … Read more
The KENS 5 Sports team gives their picks for how the Spurs’ draft will play out Wednesday night. BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Fans, journalists and NBA executives can all rejoice, because NBA Draft Day is finally here! All the mock drafts, trade speculation and hypotheticals will end Wednesday night when the first pick is made. The … Read more