Gophers
Scoggins: Outback Bowl another measuring stick for U, Fleck
There are many positives in this reward for a 10-2 season. It's a New Year's Day game in Tampa, Florida, against a quality SEC opponent with national recognition.
Vikings
Scoggins postgame: Vikings defense shines in a ho-hum win over Lions
Danielle Hunter had three sacks as the Vikings defense got to David Blough five times.
Vikings
Vikings LT Riley Reiff clears concussion protocol, will start against Lions
Riley Reiff passed through the five-step protocol, meaning he was cleared by the team physician and an independent neurological consultant, and is active against the Lions
High Schools
Reusse: Hopkins guard Bueckers shows she's the real deal
Much like the Miller twins, Coco and Kelly, from Rochester Mayo two decades ago, Hopkins' Paige Bueckers is on another level.
Sports
Bizarre finish gives St. John's 34-33 win, spot in Division III semifinals
Wheaton College of Illinois scored in the final 10 seconds, but missed two tries at the game-tying extra point in an odd penalty-filled sequence.
Gophers
Gophers men's hockey ties No. 7 Ohio State
Junior goalie Jack LaFontaine stopped 29 shots for the Gophers, who scored in the second OT to pick up the extra point.
Wild
Wild GM Guerin gets in actual 'face time' with prospect Kaprizov in Moscow
Bill Guerin was in Moscow last Sunday through Tuesday to meet up with prized prospect Kirill Kaprizov, a visit he felt was a success.
Wolves
From AD to KAT: Wolves assistant Hanson forms quick bond
The Timberwolves interviewed Kevin Hanson at Summer League in Las Vegas, and, with Anthony Davis gone to LA, Hanson agreed to leave New Orleans and help oversee Karl-Anthony Towns' progress in Minnesota.
Twins
Twins' pitching 'Plan A' might have to change this offseason
So far this offseason, the Twins have been unable to land the impact starter they seek. The winter meetings begin Monday in San Diego, and Minnesota might have to turn its focus to offense.
Wild
Wild's 11-game point streak comes to an end with 6-2 loss at Carolina
Sebastian Aho scored a hat trick to lead the Hurricanes over the Wild. It was Minnesota's first regulation loss since Nov. 12.
Gophers
Going places: Gophers' reward for 10-win season will come Sunday
Sunday is bowl selection day, and the 10-2 Gophers are projected to make the Outback Bowl in Tampa or Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
Vikings
With six seasons as NFL head coach, Vikings' Zimmer has survival instincts
NFL head coaches come and go, but Mike Zimmer soldiers on. Among NFC coaches, Zimmer is now fourth in seniority. "That," he said, "is crazy."
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