TIPSHEET
Compiled by Ken Chia
KNOW THIS
A good tidbit from VikingUpdate.com: The Vikings have used the franchise tag an NFL-low twice in its 24 years of existence, on tight end Jim Kleinsasser in 2003 and linebacker Chad Greenway in 2008.
WATCH THIS
It's not as though the NBA Summer League has a storied history, and the tournament began only a few years ago, but the Wolves had never advanced past the quarterfinals before this year. Now they're in the finals, led by Summer League MVP Tyus Jones. The final is against Chicago at 8 p.m. on ESPN2.
RANDOM FANDOM
"This is not the Metrodome, it's not Met Stadium, it's not Camden Yards or Yankee Stadium, not Target Field or Lambeau Field or Lucas Oil Stadium (YUK). It doesn't look like a stadium. It looks more like art. And that is probably the rub. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
"applejeff" commenting on U.S. Bank Stadium at startribune.com.
TWEETED
"Congrats to @toriihunter48 on his induction in the @Twins HOF yesterday. Influenced many teammates and fans alike!"
— Ex-Twins star Michael Cuddyer, after Torii Hunter went into the Twins Hall of Fame.
