TIPSHEET
Compiled by Ken Chia
KNOW THIS
The last time the Packers didn't win the NFC North was in 2010, when they won the Super Bowl. Regular-season titles mean little in a league that has seen its title game elevated to the world's No. 1 sporting event.
WATCH THIS
The Wolves and 76ers are not on TV, but even if they were, we'd point you to two excellent college teams over two bad NBA teams. Expected-No. 1 Kansas is playing host to expected-No. 2 Oklahoma (8 p.m., ESPN).
RANDOM FANDOM
"I can understand lack of talent. I cannot understand lack of effort. The effort in yesterday's game should always be part of playing in a Minnesota uniform."
— clem12 on the Gophers men's basketball team's loss to Michigan State at startribune.com.
Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com
TWEETED
"SPOILER ALERT (You're welcome, @steelers.)"
— The Buffalo Bills, after they helped Pittsburgh get into the playoffs by beating the Jets.
