Eight Minnesota jail guards who were barred from working on the floor where a former Minneapolis police officer was initially held after his arrest in the death of George Floyd sued Tuesday alleging they were discriminated against because of their skin color.
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The Wild wrapped up its longest road trip of the season with a continued show of skill, beating the Avalanche 6-2. Minnesota picked up eight of a possible 10 points on the trip.
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Adversity right off the bat: ACL tear ends season for top prospect Lewis
Royce Lewis, the overall No. 1 pick in the 2017 draft, slipped on a patch of ice outside his Dallas home last week and tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The rehabilitation is expected to take 9-12 months.
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Towns: Arguing with refs 'not worth your time and energy'
Karl-Anthony Towns fouled out Wednesday night in Chicago, but he hasn't been as demonstrative with officials this season. There's a reason for that.
Wolves
Wolves failed to include diverse coaching candidates, NBA coaches association says
The organization, headed by Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, believes minority candidates were excluded in the team's short search to replace Ryan Saunders.
Tiger Woods faces difficult recovery after crash
Tuesday's crash caused significant injuries to Woods' right leg and he underwent what was described as a "long surgical procedure" at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
