Sports
December 9, 2018

Catch up with Sunday's NFL action

Here's the results from all the Week 14 matchups, including the Dolphins' wild finish to beat the Patriots (with video!):
Gophers
December 9, 2018
Minnesota State, Mankato football coach Todd Hoffner

Reusse: Mankato football swallows tough pill in playoff loss to Ferris St.

The Mavericks have had a long run in excellence over the past decade, and what has been missing will be missed again this December: a national championship.
Gophers
December 9, 2018
Gophers coach Lindsay Whalen

Souhan: Whalen still pulling the right strings as Gophers coach

She has defied odds by immediately transferring her analytic nature to players who are only now beginning to understand the competitive drive behind the greatest basketball career in state history.
Wolves
December 9, 2018

Late push by Blazers too much for depleted Wolves in Portland

Despite a gutsy effort, the Wolves couldn't outlast Portland, which got clutch baskets in the final moments from Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum for a 113-105 victory.
Wolves
December 9, 2018
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, passes the ball away from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie during the second half of an NB

Wolves teammates call Okogie 'a highlight waiting to happen'

With Robert Covington injured, rookie Josh Okogie rejoined the Wolves' rotation in Saturday's loss at Portland.
Twins
December 9, 2018
Twins manager Rocoo Baldelli at his introductory news conference with Derek Falvey, left, and Thad Levine.

Twins' to-do list at baseball's winter meetings

Twins beat reporter La Velle E. Neal III breaks down what the club needs to do during the winter meetings.
Vikings
December 9, 2018
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, pulls out of the huddle during the first half in an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams

Solid O-line play is giving Seattle the balance that the Vikings crave

The situation up front in Seattle sits at the other end of the spectrum from the Vikings. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll wants to run the ball, and, by gosh, run the ball they have.
Wolves
December 9, 2018

Wolves-Portland game recap

Highlights from the Timberwolves' 113-105 loss to the Blazers in Portland, Ore., on Saturday.
Sports
December 9, 2018

Saturday's scoreboard

Vikings
December 9, 2018

Five Week 14 NFL story lines

Mark Craig takes note of five story lines to watch for during Week 14 of the NFL season.
Vikings
December 9, 2018
Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill and Packers interim head coach Joe Philbin

Beyond Week 14 in the NFL

Once a week, Mark Craig will get on and off the field quickly, then focus a spotlight on a player and a coach.
Vikings
December 9, 2018
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown, right, lines up against Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald, left, and defensive end Dante Fowl

Offensive line sparks Seahawks' surge

The Seahawks have won seven of their past 10 games while averaging 164.8 yards rushing and experiencing run-pass harmony.

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