Vikings
Bad idea: Judging NFL quarterbacks by their record as a starter
Kirk Cousins has spent the last few months calling himself a ".500 quarterback." But there are all kinds of problems with judging a starting quarterback by his won-loss record.
Wild
FSN, KFAN shuffle Wild announcers. Allen fills in, Greenlay's role reduced
Wild radio voice Bob Kurtz. will miss some road games while TV play-by-play announcer Anthony LaPanta will work with a rotation of analysts.
Gophers
Just like Dad: U's Winfield picked up pick-off skills from tapes of father
Gophers defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. started studying his father's cornerback game film at a young age, which helped cultivate an ability to make instinctual plays.
Vikings
Vikings safety Anthony Harris named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
In his 10th start for the Vikings, Anthony Harris intercepted two passes and recovered a fumble in the victory over Atlanta.
Outdoors
Ruffed grouse hunters unsure how many birds to expect for opener Saturday
In the past 10 years the correlation between spring drumming counts of ruffed grouse and their fall population has weakened so much that the survey is no longer considered a reliable predictor.
Loons
Superman vs. Batman matchup tonight when Loons play Houston
Nicknamed "Superman,'' Houston's Christian Ramirez, who was traded last season, will meet his former teammates, including friend Miguel Ibarra, known as ''Batman.''
Twins
Souhan: What the hex going on with Twins' history of crushing injuries?
The Twins, who found out Tuesday they'd be without Byron Buxton the rest of the season, haven't entered the playoffs with their best players healthy since 2003.
Twins
Shoulder surgery ends Buxton's season, puts 2020 opener in question
In a conclusion that somehow was both abrupt and inevitable, Byron Buxton's 2019 season ended on an operating table in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Twins
Berrios rediscovers old form, pitches Twins to shutout over Nationals
Mitch Garver hit his 30th home run of the season, and Twins starter Jose Berrios on Tuesday went seven strong innings allowing just two hits.
Lynx
Lynx need Fowles at her best in WNBA playoffs
Veteran center Sylvia Fowles is the most experienced player who can expect to get major minutes Wednesday. She helped the Lynx win two WNBA titles, winning regular season and league finals MVP in 2017.
Sports
St. Paul Saints rally twice, beat Fargo-Moorhead to win North Division series
The Saints scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and four in the eighth to beat the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 9-7 at CHS Field to win their best-of-five, North Division series
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