Gophers
December 8, 2016
Minnesota defensive tackle Steven Richardson sacked Colorado State quarterback Nick Stevens in 2015.

Draft thoughts: Kiper says Richardson should return for senior season

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper talked about Minnesota football players Steven Richardson, Mitch Leidner, Jalen Myrick and Damarius Travis in Thursday's teleconference.
Lynx
December 8, 2016
Lynx activism earns nomination for ESPN 'Woman of the Year' award

Lynx activism earns nomination for ESPN 'Woman of the Year' award

The Lynx continue to be one of the best teams in the WNBA, but are being honored for their support of Black Lives Matter.
Gophers
December 8, 2016
N.J.I.T Highlanders guard Rob Ukawuba (25) drove the lane on Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Akeem Springs (0) , and guard Amir Coffey (5)at Williams A

Gophers make debut in early NCAA tournament projections

The Gophers men's basketball team made ESPN's early NCAA tournament projections for the first time Thursday
Outdoors
December 8, 2016
Two cottontail rabbits feed next to heavy cover just before sunset. The Minnesota rabbit hunting season runs through Feb. 28.

Hunt cottontails; they are easy to find and abundant

Hunting the rabbits is a popular sport elsewhere.
Outdoors
December 8, 2016
A Nordic skier at Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

Parks lineup: Ski lessons, winter camping, animals in winter

Programs aplenty at William O'Brien, Fort Snelling, Afton state parks.
Outdoors
December 8, 2016
The Ruff House, for Outdoors Weekend.

Childhood experience extended for future generations at lake cabin

Dream was born with loaned and rented cabins in father's youth.
Wild
December 8, 2016
Plenty of unsung heroes in Wild's trip-ending victory

Plenty of unsung heroes in Wild's trip-ending victory

Eric Staal scored the game-winner and Devan Dubnyk made 17 of his 35 saves in the third period as the Wild held on to beat Toronto, 3-2.
Wild
December 8, 2016
Childhood memories: Bruce Boudreau's nostalgic tour of West Toronto

Childhood memories: Bruce Boudreau's nostalgic tour of West Toronto

Boudreau visited his childhood home, the park he first skated in, and the arena he played youth hockey in this week in Toronto.
December 8, 2016
Anthony Harris (41) practiced blocking punts.

Anthony Harris gets additional work during Vikings practice without Harrison Smith

Second-year safety Anthony Harris appears in line for his third career NFL start as the replacement for injured star Harrison Smith.
December 8, 2016
Devan Dubnyk (40) made a save in the second period. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - November 23, 2016, St. Paul, MN, Xcel Energy Center,

Three stats show just how valuable Devan Dubnyk has been to the Wild

It's safe to say he's been the Wild's MVP through the first one-third of the season and a prime reason Minnesota is firmly in the playoff picture.
Twins
December 8, 2016
Looks like another quiet winter meeting for the Twins

Looks like another quiet winter meeting for the Twins

So far, the new Twins management team has followed the path of their predecessors by not making a splash at baseball's winter meetings.
December 8, 2016
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) slides in front of Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) during the fourth quarter

Jacksonville 'O' is very generous, but 'D' can be stingy [Scouting the Jaguars]

When it comes to the Vikings righting a 1-6 slide that has ruined a 5-0 start, the Jacksonville Jaguars could be the best medicine this side of a home game against Cleveland

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