Mike Cook

4 weeks ago | inforum.com | Mike Cook

With their top scorer out, Kayla McBride and Alanna Smith largely took over Friday for the Minnesota Lynx. But it was Natisha Hiedeman with the game-winning 3-pointer with 5.5 seconds left and the Lynx rallied past Phoenix 74-71 in a game between the top two teams in the Western Conference. Out of a timeout, Phoenix turned the ball over with 13.6 seconds left to give the Lynx a chance.

1 month ago | twincities.com | Mike Cook

Courtney Williams bounced back with a 23-point performance, Alanna Smith added 16 points and seven rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx improved to 5-0 by beating the Seattle Storm 82-77 Tuesday night at Target Center. Kayla McBride, an all-star guard who missed the first four games for personal reasons, provided an early spark at both ends of the floor and was clutch with four late free throws to secure the win. She finished with 15 points, including a trio of treys, in 30 minutes.

1 month ago | twincities.com | Mike Cook

The looks were there, but the shots did not fall Friday for the Minnesota Lynx until they absolutely had to fall. Natisha Heideman swished home a 3-pointer with 1:04 remaining to cap a 18-0 run for the first Lynx lead of the game and Minnesota rallied to beat Connecticut 76-70. “Coming out of the huddle we just said everybody needs to be aggressive,” said Heideman.

2 months ago | apnews.com | Mike Cook

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Edouard Julien homered off former Auburn teammate Casey Mize, Byron Buxton also went deep and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 Sunday to stop a three-game losing streak. Buxton and Ty France had two hits apiece for Minnesota, which won for just the second time in eight games.

Mar 15, 2025 | twincities.com | Mike Cook

About seven rows up at center court a Providence Academy fan held a sign saying, “Lions Gave Up Losing for Lent,” and one seat over a fan held up a smaller sign that simply said “Again.”They aptly sum up Saturday’s Class 2A girls’ basketball championship and the past few years. Tight for a while, the quickness of Providence Academy took over en route to the Lions topping Crosby-Ironton 81-63 at Williams Arena. The 32-0 Lions are the first team in tournament history to win four straight crowns.