'Aggressive' but 'not reckless': Let this define the Brian Flores era
Blitzing is far from a guarantee of success when it comes to modern NFL defense. Rather, the gold standard is getting pressure with four rushers — and dialing up the right heat or coverages when it matters most.
Five ways bankruptcy could impact Bally Sports North, fans and teams
Bloomberg reported this week that Diamond Sports, which manages all the Bally Sports regional sports networks, is headed for bankruptcy. What happens next will be interesting.
'Just play, man.' Edwards a fan hero for rejecting 'load management'
Anthony Edwards generated headlines during All-Star weekend with his stance on wanting to play every game while other high-end NBA players get nights off that frustrate ticket-buying fans.
Ex-U coach Jerry Kill pays off bowl game promise with massive tattoo
Kill motivated his underdog New Mexico State team by telling them he would get a tattoo if they won their bowl game. They did, and on Sunday he followed through with his end of the deal.
New Cardinals head coach says Zimmer 'one of my biggest mentors'
Jonathan Gannon, the defensive coordinator with the Eagles before being hired for the head job with Arizona, was an original member of Mike Zimmer's defensive staff with the Vikings
LeBron James heaps praise on former Wolves turned Lakers teammates
Three former Timberwolves were in the Lakers' starting lineup Wednesday for a victory, and LeBron made his first public comments about the new additions.
RandBall: Vikings mock draft. Is a receiver in their future at pick No. 23?
The Vikings have only four picks in the draft as of now. So that puts on extra pressure to get them right. Does that mean adding a pass catcher with their pick in the first round?
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2020 vision: Minnesota's sports landscape was altered by two draft choices
It's hard to imagine Minnesota sports right now without Anthony Edwards or Justin Jefferson, so let's take a moment to reflect on the crucial decisions that brought them here.
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Vikings as a Super Bowl favorite for next season? They're not even close
When it comes to the Vikings, even after a 13-4 season, they are heavy underdogs to win it all next season. The oddsmakers have spoken — and their numbers tell us a lot.
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