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Pro sports on pause in Minnesota after shooting death of Daunte Wright
With metro curfew in effect, Monday's slate of games off as teams search for answers, share frustration after the fatal shooting of a Black motorist in Brooklyn Center on Sunday.
Five keys to the Twins' success in 2021
What to watch for as the 2021 season gets underway today in Milwaukee
After a year of cardboard cutouts and piped-in noise, players, coaches welcome fans' return
The Wild, Twins and Timberwolves will get the first chance to welcome large numbers of fans back in attendance.
Lynx's Moore says she'll miss another WNBA season
The six-time All-Star and eight-year Lynx veteran said on Good Morning America that she'll sit out this season as well.
Former Twins All-Star Jake Odorizzi agrees to two-year deal with Houston
The Astros swept the Twins in a playoff series after last season.
St. Paul Saints season will be delayed a month
CHS Field will be used as an alternate site for the Twins in April, meaning the Class AAA season will be 120 games.
Twins reliever Jorge Alcala has rapidly improving comfort level
After an impressive rookie season, the righthander will be joined by new pair of fellow Dominicans.
Eddie Rosario gets one-year, $8 million deal with Cleveland
The 29-year-old left fielder played the past six seasons for the Twins.
Wild winger Fiala gets game misconduct after dangerous hit
The NHL will review the play for possible suspension after Kings defenseman Matt Roy was injured on the check.
Ehire Adrianza thanked Twins fans in Instagram post before signing with Atlanta
The veteran utility player was with the team the past four seasons.
New additions to this season's Wild roster
Here are seven new players who could have an impact in 2021.
Who went where among NHL goaltenders in free agency
The offseason was a busy time for free-agent goalies in a crowded market. Here's a look at who went where.
Twins sign utility player Riddle to minor-league deal
JT Riddle can play infield and outfield position, and has played mostly at shortstop during a career with the Pirates and Marlins.
Rosario, in Instagram letter, bids farewell to Twins fans
The left fielder played six seasons in Minnesota and was non-tendered at the deadline Wednesday.
'We know we fell short.' Falvey ponders conquering 'Octoberphobia'
Twins executive Derek Falvey Falvey and manager Rocco Baldelli understand that the fan base has 'Octoberphobia' when it comes to the Twins and the playoffs.
Wild hires assistant coaches Chabot, McLean
The Wild hired two assistant coaches and extended the contract of three others Wednesday.
Falvey gives injury updates; Jeffers promoted over Astudillo
Byron Buxton and Mitch Garver went on the 10-day injured list. But Derek Falvey downplayed the severity of the injuries that are sidelining them.
Wild defenseman Matt Dumba is finalist for King Clancy Trophy
Henrik Lundqvist of the Rangers and Devils defenseman P.K. Subban are also in the running for the humanitarian award.
Twins, other teams working through first in-season coronavirus scare
The Twins beat the White Sox in two of three games in Chicago over the weekend, with both teams finding it difficult to observe social distancing and avoiding actions such as spitting.
Border Battle with Brewers will open 2021 regular season for Twins
The home opener is Thursday, April 8, against the Seattle Mariners, part of a seven-game homestand that includes four games against the Red Sox.
Smeltzer's workouts led to improved slider
Twins rotation hopeful Devin Smeltzer said working on his slider was a top priority during the layoff, and away from the competition, he felt a lot of improvement.
Vikings' Thielen schools up new virtual receiving partners
With Stefon Diggs traded to Buffalo and the coronavirus pandemic limiting in-person teaching opportunities, the two-time Pro Bowler has been getting online to help teammates, including first-round draft pick Justin Jefferson.
Harris accepts franchise tender, likely will return to Vikings in 2020
Safety Anthony Harris led the league in interceptions, but there had been some speculation he might be traded.
100 years. 100 things. All about Sid Hartman.
1 Sid was born March 15, 1920 at 10:15 a.m. in Minneapolis’ Asbury Methodist Hospital. He had three siblings — Bernice, Harold and Saul. 2…
Twins losing assistant pitching coach Hefner to Mets
The 33-year-old was an advance scout for the Twins before joining the coaching staff last season.
Fred Cox, leading scorer in Vikings history and inventor of Nerf football, dies at 80
Cox, one of 11 players on the rosters of all four Vikings' Super Bowl teams, died at age 80. Bud Grant called him the 'ultimate team player' for all of the things he did beyond kicking.
Wild's Soucy hopes he has shown enough to stick around
Defenseman Greg Pateryn's imminent return leaves the Wild with a decision to make.
Bombas away: Left, center, right. Check out every Twins' home run
The Twins have set a team record for home runs in a season, and this chart shows who hit each of their "bombas" and where they landed.
Big Ten to name Vikings' chief operating officer Kevin Warren commissioner
Kevin Warren played a key role in the construction of U.S. Bank Stadium and the Vikings' training complex in Eagan. The official announcement is scheduled for 11 a.m. today.
Wild hires Mike Modano as executive adviser
The Hockey Hall of Famer will assist owner Craig Leipold and team president Matt Majka starting Sept. 1.
Vikings cornerback Holton Hill draws four-game suspension
The Vikings signed two defensive backs, Derron Smith and Duke Thomas, from San Antonio of the recently folded Alliance of American Football on Friday.
Former North Star Boudrias dies at 75
The diminutive winger led the team in assists during its first season in Minnesota.
Twins re-sign lefty Dean to minor league contract
The lefthander is one of five players signed for depth at Class AAA Rochester.
Wild says Dumba will miss at least three months
He had surgery to repair a torn right pectoral muscle.
Brunson resigns as Wolves assistant; agent denies improper conduct
An NBA source said that assistant coach Rick Brunson had been the subject of complaints that he behaved improperly toward women.
James Rowson takes on challenge with youngsters as Twins hitting coach
The new Twins hitting coach caught Derek Falvey's attention a few years ago.
Confident Folin no longer worried about demotion
This season's strong start — he's 10th among NHL defensemen at plus-8 — has secured Christian Folin a spot on the Wild's second defensive pair with Jonas Brodin.
Wild's old foe Colorado has a new face behind the bench
When volatile Colorado Avalanche coach Patrick Roy quit on Aug. 11, the team went through a quick courtship and pilfered 44-year-old Jared Bednar from the AHL.
Jeff Locke got help in his best game
Special teams coach Mike Priefer thought it might have been Locke's best game in four seasons.
Gophers hockey coach Don Lucia hopes to sign contract extension soon
Don Lucia has not signed a contract extension as Gophers men's hockey coach, but indicated he met with new athletic director Mark Coyle and hopes something can be worked out soon.
With Bridgewater's knee injury, high hopes for Vikings crumble
Zimmer's voice quavered as he spoke following the injury, saying: "He's a great kid. Let's let him get healthy and get taken care of. … I love this kid. Our fans love this kid."
Koivu leads five Wild players on World Cup rosters
Mikko Koivu is expected to captain the Finnish team for World Cup of Hockey 2016. The tournament runs Sept. 17 to Oct. 1 in Toronto.
Mikko Koivu's hot streak is contagious
The Wild captain has seven points in the past two games for a team that has gone from a dominant defensive stretch to an offense factory.
Exum picks up teammates with fill-in work at safety
Antone Exum's first NFL start was challenging. The Vikings were facing Atlanta's Julio Jones, the league's leading receiver, on Sunday as Exum stepped in for injured safety Harrison Smith.
Zucker will play for Wild on Saturday; Parise is close
Wild coach coach Mike Yeo looked ahead to a four-game homestand Friday with positive news about Jason Zucker and Zach Parise.
Oct. 3: Injuries at WR could mean more snaps for Patterson
Cordarrelle Patterson played 16 offensive snaps in the first three Vikings games, and has one reception for 1 yard. That could change Sunday in Denver.
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Vikings notes: Zimmer puts onus on Walsh to end slump
Blair Walsh will get a little tough love from Vikings coach Mike Zimmer after Walsh's unsteady preseason spilled into the regular season.
Vikings notes: Project at tackle believes he's improving
Babatunde Aiyegbusi is the very definition of an NFL project.
Lightning forces 65-minute delay of Vikings-Raiders game
The Vikings' 20-12 preseason victory over the Raiders at TCF Bank Stadium was interrupted for slightly more than an hour Saturday night because of visible lightning nearby.
Vikings tackle Bykowski lost for season because of torn pectoral
Reserve offensive tackle Carter Bykowski, an Eden Prairie native, is out for the season after surgery for a torn pectoral muscle, the team's fifth such injury in 11 months.
Judge OKs $1 billion settlement for NFL players' lifetime injuries
Appeals could delay payment as many are dissatisfied.
Vikings sign free agents Matthews, Mays
The Vikings signed two free agents Tuesday, adding former Eagles linebacker Casey Matthews and ex-Bengals safety Taylor Mays.
NHL standout, hockey mentor J.P. Parise dies at 73
J.P. Parise, a star player for the old North Stars, and a longtime coach and administrator in Minnesota, had a yearlong battle with lung cancer.
Zimmer sings Bridgewater's praises
Bridgewater has completed 70 percent of his passes for the past four games. His record as a starter is 5-6 heading into Sunday's season finale against Chicago.
Peterson accuses NFL of lying, adopting 'new process of discipline'
Running back says NFL not honoring the rules in place at the time of his placement on commissioner's exempt list.
Reggie Fowler no longer has a stake in Vikings
Reggie Fowler, who attempted to buy the Vikings in 2005 before settling in as a limited partner, no longer has a stake in the team.
Vikings' Rudolph facing surgery, likely out six weeks
Amid the hubbub of Teddy Bridgewater taking over as the Vikings quarterback was a definite din regarding the Vikings’ injury situation. Tight end
Vikings release Simpson after learning of another drug citation
Hours after it was reported Jerome Simpson had been cited this summer for marijuana possession, the Vikings released him without comment Thursday.
Freshmen playing big role for Frozen Four-bound Gophers
A youth movement this season has paid off in the Gophers’ 21st trip to the NCAA Frozen Four. Eight freshmen played regularly, and seven were…
Cassel, Vikings agree on two-year, $10M deal
The contract that Matt Cassel opted out of was a two-year deal he signed in 2013 that was worth $3.7 million per season. His new contract is worth $10 million over two years, according to cbssports.com.
Vikings QB Cassel expected to opt out of contract
The veteran quarterback has until Friday to opt out of the second year of his two-year contract.
Vikings notes: Tragedy struck Zimmer in 2009
In 2009, Mike Zimmer's life changed in an instant.His wife, Vikki Zimmer, died unexpectedly of natural causes at age 50 on Oct. 8,…
Peterson wants Vikings offense to be 'more physical'
Last season's NFL MVP played despite a right hamstring injury, and said after the game the offense is "out of whack."
Giants' lacking pass rush might benefit Freeman
The Giants might be looking at Monday's game as a chance to improve their tepid sack totals against a Vikings team starting its third quarterback in four games.
Vikings linebacker Bishop lost for season
The former Packer tore his right ACL in the loss to Carolina.
Kalil brothers face each other for first time
The parents will root for sons Ryan (Panthers) and Matt (Vikings) while daughter Danielle sings the anthem.
Richfield's Peyton should challenge for Twin Cities Marathon title
Meghan Peyton of Richfield easily won the U.S. national 20K last month. Now her sights are on the Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday.
Like Vikings, Steelers are desperate for victory
After two losses, holdovers from the 2008 Super Bowl team insisted younger players get more serious.
Lineman Seth Olsen is OK after being carried off the field
The 27-year-old reserve guard hit his head on a Titans player's knee while blocking, and had his neck snap back.
Felton undergoes emergency appendectomy
Vikings Pro Bowl fullback Jerome Felton likely will miss the rest of the preseason after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on Wednesday afternoon.
Vikings notes: Mauti's determination shows through in rehab
Mauti, a seventh-round draft pick out of Penn State, had surgery to repair a torn left anterior cruciate ligament during the 2011 season and again for the same injury following his 2012 season
Vikings add 16 undrafted college free agents
James Vandenberg will try to show the form he flashed in his standout junior season with the Hawkeyes.
Wild finds a way to win, tops Phoenix in OT for seventh straight
For 59 minutes, the Coyotes had the better play. Then Ryan Suter tied the game in the final minute of the third period and Mikko Koivu settled it in OT.
Compressed NHL schedule produces playoff feel every night
The last month of a condensed schedule promises to be frantic.
