Twins
September 15, 2019
Minnesota Twins infielder Ronald Torreyes dove safely into home off a single by outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (30) as Washington Nationals catcher Yan G

With tight grasp on AL Central race, Twins rest some key players Sunday

Jose Berrios will get an extra day off in the wake of Saturday's doubleheader sweep of Cleveland.
Vikings
September 15, 2019
Ben Gedeon (55)

Guard Pat Elflein, linebacker Ben Gedeon ruled out for Vikings vs. Packers in Green Bay

Vikings
September 15, 2019
Green Bay Packers fans stand near statues of Vince Lombardi, left, and Curly Lambeau in 2011

Reusse: Was Curly Lambeau a 'miserable' coach?

A least one former Packers player from the 1940s was no fan of the legendary coach.
Vikings
September 15, 2019
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) made the handoff to Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) in the first half. ] ANTHONY SOUFFL

Souhan: Talk of Vikings' new 'offensive identity' should be silenced

What works one week might not work the next.
Gophers
September 15, 2019
Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan celebrated after his game-winning touchdown throw to Tyler Johnson

Scoggins: Gophers can't keep up their Houdini act

Should the Gophers apologize for winning or for being 3-0? No. But they should be concerned with how they got there.
Vikings
September 15, 2019
Vikings special teams coordinator Marwan Maalouf's intensity occasionally gets dialed back by Mike Zimmer.

Maalouf's special-team style developed from many mentors

Vikings special teams coordinator Marwan Maalouf has mixed lessons learned at five NFL stops — some of them hard.
Gophers
September 15, 2019
Gophers wide receiver Tyler Johnson (6) celebrated with quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) after their game-winning touchdown pass with :13 left in the fou

Tyler time: Gophers use Johnson's 3 TDs to squeeze by Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern took a fourth-quarter lead at TCF Bank Stadium before the Gophers answered to win in the final seconds thanks to Tyler Johnson's third touchdown of the game.
Twins
September 15, 2019
Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano is congratulated by teammates after they defeated the Cleveland Indians in the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Sa

Grand sweep: Sano's slam sends Twins' magic number to 9

Miguel Sano crushed a tie-breaking grand slam in Game 2 of a Saturday doubleheader, and the Twins all but terminated the Indians' three-year reign atop the AL Central with 2-0 and 9-5 victories.
Sports
September 15, 2019
Leandro Goncalves celebrated a victory aboard Mr. Jagermeister during Festival of Champions races at Canterbury Park on September 1

Milestone year at Canterbury Park in Shakopee is one for the books

Canterbury Park president Randy Sampson is already looking ahead after Year 25. "We're doing as well as we've ever done."
Gophers
September 15, 2019
Gophers running back Cam Wiley was tackled by Georgia Southern linebacker Randy Wade Jr. in the first quarter.

Injuries dictate playing time for Gophers running backs

The Gophers have touted their running back depth all season, and they needed all of it Saturday.
Vikings
September 15, 2019
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) was sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) in the second half. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE &#x

Hartman: Vikings defense glad to have Barr, Griffen still around

There was a point over the past year where both Everson Griffen and Anthony Barr had uncertain futures with this club.
Twins
September 15, 2019
Sam Dyson

Twins reliever Dyson can't throw without pain, likely headed for surgery

Sam Dyson, acquired minutes before the trade deadline in July, threw two pitches in the bullpen on Friday, the first time on a mound in 10 days, and the pain in his right shoulder immediately returned.

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