Lynx
October 20, 2016
The Minnesota Lynx won last year's title, and can repeat Thursday night at home.

Lynx looking to take their place with WNBA's greatest dynasty

With a victory over Los Angeles in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, the Lynx can join the Houston Comets as the only teams to win four titles. "They were my favorite team," Maya Moore said.
October 20, 2016
Vikings defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd

Sharrif Floyd does not appear close to returning from latest knee injury

It's been four weeks since defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd underwent his latest knee surgery, one that cleaned up cartilage issues in his right knee.
Gophers
October 20, 2016
Gophers forward Jordan Murphy

Gophers players left off college basketball award preseason watch lists

Failing to recognize top returning players from an 8-23 Minnesota team might not be all that surprising -- until you take a closer look.
Wild
October 20, 2016
Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (24)

Dumba scratched vs. Leafs; Reilly talks about his second chance

"Maybe he has to do a little less," coach Bruce Boudreau said of Matt Dumba. "Sometimes players try so hard and they do too much rather than just do their job and make plays."
October 20, 2016
FiveThirtyEight forecast: 46 wins, 72 percent playoff chance for Wolves

FiveThirtyEight forecast: 46 wins, 72 percent playoff chance for Wolves

The Wolves jumping from 16 wins (in 2014) to 29 last year to 46 this year wouldn't be outlandish, but it would outpace other predictions.
October 20, 2016
Vikings DC George Edwards apologizes for DWI arrest: 'It's a one-time deal'

Vikings DC George Edwards apologizes for DWI arrest: 'It's a one-time deal'

George Edwards, the Vikings' 49-year-old defensive coordinator, was pulled over in Chanhassen on the night of May 21 after failing to signal on multiple turns into a Taco Bell, according to the arrest report.
October 20, 2016
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz

Vikings vs. Carson Wentz's Eagles will alter loyalties in Fargo

When the Vikings travel to play Carson Wentz's Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, many North Dakotans will have a conflicting between rooting for their favorite team and the rookie quarterback from North Dakota State.
Gophers
October 20, 2016
Minnesota's running back Rodney Smith ran the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter as Minnesota took on Maryland at Capital On

Hartman: Gophers running back Smith has found his stride

Rodney Smith ranks fourth in the Big Ten in rushing and teams with Shannon Brooks to provide a solid tandem.
Gophers
October 20, 2016

Restraining orders seek to bench two Gophers in football home games

Carlton Djam and Tamarion Johnson might not be allowed to attend Saturday's game because the alleged victim participates in the home-game operation.
Wild
October 20, 2016
October 12, 2016: Toronto Maple Leafs Center Auston Matthews (34) during the NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Canad

Hottest thing on ice — Toronto's Matthews — comes to St. Paul

NHL rookie Auston Matthews wowed the Wild — from afar — with his four-goal debut last week for the Maple Leafs. And now Toronto comes to town Thursday.
Vikings
October 20, 2016
Somehow for Vikings-Eagles, it's Bradford vs. Wentz

Somehow for Vikings-Eagles, it's Bradford vs. Wentz

Fifty-two mornings ago, Teddy Bridgewater and Sam Bradford left locker rooms and headed to practice fields in Eden Prairie and Philadelphia, respectively. They warmed up 1,167 miles apart, yet were mere moments from their worlds beginning to collide
October 20, 2016
Eagles were sloppy, sloppy, sloppy in Washington loss [Scouting the Eagles]

Eagles were sloppy, sloppy, sloppy in Washington loss [Scouting the Eagles]

Let's put it this way: The Eagles got an interception return for a touchdown and a kickoff return for a touchdown and still never once had control of the game.

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