Thursday, January 8, 2009
Wolves 129, Oklahoma City 87
Stealing their Thunder
The Wolves bolted to a 72-43 halftime lead and won their fourth in a row as Randy Foye scored 32 points.
Wild at Philadelphia (6 tonight, FSN)
Wild's Backstrom is named All-Star
The Wild's workhorse goalie got picked for the midseason showcase for the first time, but teammate Mikko Koivu was left off the West squad.
Photo right: Niklas Backstrom
Vikings' Frazier kicks off his interview tour
Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier was in Denver on Wednesday to interview for the Broncos' head coaching job. Frazier is expected to go through the same process with the Detroit Lions on Friday. The St. Louis Rams also are interested.
Gophers at Iowa (6 tonight, ESPN2)
Hitting Big Ten's road is a new test
The Gophers will gauge how good they really are in Iowa, where they could face anything from flying pizza to personal insults.
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Twins GM Smith pulls a disappearing act
While some other AL Central teams have made moves to better themselves during free agency, the general manager has been nowhere in evidence.
BCS national championship
TSooners, Gators to tangle for title
When: 7 tonight • Where: Dolphin Stadium, Miami • TV; radio: Ch. 9 (announcers: Thom Brennaman and Charles Davis); 1130-AM • The line: Florida by 4 1/2
Cosgrove likely to coach U defense
While no final decision has been made, it appears former Wisconsin and Nebraska defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove is the leader to replace departed defensive coordinator Ted Roof on the Gophers staff, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Indiana at Gophers (7 tonight)
Buford's confidence is growing
One of the nice surprises of the season is the rapid development and lights-out shooting by freshman Kiara Buford from St. Paul. Summary.
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