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Vikings kicker Daniel Carlson (7) walked off the field after missing a field goal at the end of overtime.

Zimmer says cutting Carlson wasn't tough call. 'Did you see the game?'

A new kicker, expected to be veteran Dan Bailey, spearheads the Vikings' focus this week on special teams after an overall poor effort in Sunday's 29-29 tie at Green Bay.
Thielen and Diggs state case vs. Packers as NFL's best receiving duo
Vikings

Thielen and Diggs state case vs. Packers as NFL's best receiving duo

7:45am
The Vikings’ premiere receiving duo capped Sunday’s fourth-quarter comeback in Green Bay by each making a spectacular play. And that wasn't all they did.
  • Did Vikings err by drafting a kicker, or was Carlson just the wrong one?
Reusse: NFL wants defenders scared, so it'll support flag-happy ref
Vikings

Reusse: NFL wants defenders scared, so it'll support flag-happy ref

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The NFL is making it up as it goes along on roughing calls. And after Sunday in Lambeau, they will be able to call a penalty for making a quarterback feel claustrophobic.
  • Richardson welcomes Kendricks to 'fine' club after roughing penalty
Quarterback Zack Annexstad suffered an ankle injury early Saturday but went on to throw 20 passes and help lead the Gophers to victory.
Gophers

Annexstad's ankle won't keep him out of Saturday's Big Ten opener

6:52am
"Zack's performance was pretty gutsy. In terms of showing he's got guts, he can fight through being uncomfortable,'' coach P.J. Fleck said.
  • Gophers coach P.J. Fleck sees need for clarity in NFL's roughing-the-passer rules
End of an era: Jerry Zgoda leaves the Timberwolves beat
Wolves

End of an era: Jerry Zgoda leaves the Timberwolves beat

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"Looking back, it's the players and coaches – and the things they said – I'll remember more than I do the games, although there sure were a few doozies in there despite years and years of losing."
  • Butler says meeting with Wolves front office is set for today
Daniel Carlson's Vikings kicking career lasted two games before the team decided it was time to move on.
Vikings

Scoggins: Spielman had no choice but to move on from Carlson

8:09am
It always seemed like a risk to go with a rookie kicker on a star-laden team, and Daniel Carlson ended up having no chance to survive his horrible Week 2.
  • Zimmer says cutting Carlson wasn't tough call. 'Did you see the game?'
Receiver Aldrick Robinson caught 19 passes for the San Francisco 49ers in 2017, including this 45-yard touchdown from C.J. Beathard in a 26-24 loss at
Vikings

Vikings reach into Cousins' past, sign receiver Aldrick Robinson

8:10am
The 29-year-old speedster, who played in Washington with Kirk Cousins, joins a Vikings receiving corps shaken by Laquon Treadwell's costly drops.
  • Three big takeaways from Vikings vs. Packers that don't involve Daniel Carlson
Twins

Gardenhires are in opposite dugouts with Twins visiting Detroit

7:19am
It's a family feud of sorts, as Toby Gardenhire gets a chance to face off with his father this week.
  • Kohl Stewart shines, Eddie Rosario injured as Twins beat Detroit 6-1
Gophers

After marathon wait, Gophers get 'first-class' track and field stadium

7:19am
The U's facilities upgrade originally had no plans for the $13 million stadium; now the school aims to host regional and national events there.
  • Rejuvenated Twin Cities-area cross-country teams measure success with more than a watch
Golf

Ex-Iowa State golfer found dead at course; suspect charged with murder

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Vikings

Richardson welcomes Kendricks to 'fine' club after roughing penalty

8:10am
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Vikings are 16.5-point favorites -- second-biggest spread in team history

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U leaders launch new strategies to entice fans amid multimillion-dollar drop.
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Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen was hugged by her teammates after she announced her retirement during a press conference at Mayo Square, Monday, J

Farewell to Whalen: Lindsay Whalen leaves the Lynx

Lindsay Whalen is retiring from the Lynx to concentrate on her new job of coaching the Gophers.
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The 1934-35 Grand Meadow Meadowlarks girls' basketball team was one of the undefeated squads in a run of 94 consecutive victories.

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Kirk Cousins has fame and wealth, but to know who he is, you have to turn to his hometown.
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