Randball
February 9, 2021
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) shake hands after the Rams' 30-20 win during the Wild

Now Vikings fans get to obsess about trading for Russell Wilson

The Seahawks QB was asked Tuesday if he's available in a trade. His answer: "That's a Seahawks question." Is this just blowing smoke, or is there a fire blazing here.
Randball
February 9, 2021
University of St. Thomas wide receiver Tanner Vik (3) walked on the field with the Holy Grail trophy after the win. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souf

Is there a Gophers vs. Tommies sports rivalry in our future?

St. Thomas expects gains in visibility and exposure from moving up to Division I. Will the Tommies be able to build a rivalry with the U, at least some key sports?
Randball
February 8, 2021
Cleveland Cavaliers' JaVale McGee, center, drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves' Naz Reid, left, and Jaden McDaniels , right.

Youngest Wolves have been the best Wolves, which is good and bad

The heartbeat of a young team has been its young core, which is promising for the future — but troubling if you're looking for success in the moment.
Randball
February 5, 2021
Minnesota Vikings new quarterback Kirk Cousins, right, is welcomed to the podium by head coach Mike Zimmer after signing in 2018.

Zimmer tries to douse QB gossip, says Cousins is 'our guy'

During a Friday appearance on NFL Network, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer reiterated that the team is quite happy with Kirk Cousins.
Randball
February 5, 2021
Brett Favre and Vikings coach Brad Childress were all smiles after Favre's first day of practice in 2010.

Brad Childress on Mahomes, Rodgers, Favre, Cousins and his biggest regret

In a wide-ranging interview on the Daily Delivery podcast, the former Vikings head coach gave his assessments of some of the most important quarterbacks in your world.
Randball
February 4, 2021
Randy Moss leaves the field at Giant Stadium after the Vikings were beaten by the New York Giants 41-0.

For Vikings fans, a new way to look at that '41-donut' playoff disaster

Do you ever stare at the past for so long that you start to wonder if what you remember actually happened?
Randball
February 3, 2021
Yes, there's now a bobblehead of Tom Kelly wearing Zubaz, smoking a cigar

Yes, there's now a bobblehead of Tom Kelly wearing Zubaz, smoking a cigar

The iconic photo of former the former Twins manager loading a ball into a pitching machine for batting practice has morphed into a bobblehead.
Randball
February 3, 2021
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) connected with the ball for a single in the first inning. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@sta

It's hard to imagine the Twins' lineup without Nelson Cruz

It was becoming increasingly likely that the Twins would need to think about life without Cruz. But now that won't be an issue going into the 2021 season.
Randball
February 2, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, right, shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers' JaVale McGee, left, and Lamar Stevens, center, in the second half of a

Rubio and the Timberwolves aren't giving each other what they need

Twenty games into this largely disappointing season, two things are true: What Ricky Rubio envisioned of the Wolves has yet to materialize, and vice-versa.
Randball
February 1, 2021
Stubborn? LaFleur still insists kicking late FG was right call

Stubborn? LaFleur still insists kicking late FG was right call

If you thought the second-guessing about coach Matt LaFleur's fourth-quarter decision against Tampa Bay had an impact, you are 100% incorrect.
Randball
February 1, 2021
Patrick Mahomes: The perfect quarterback

Mahomes the perfect quarterback to win back-to-back Super Bowls

The rare combination of a great but inexpensive quarterback is driving Kansas City to greatness, and also creates a question about the relationship between the Vikings and Kirk Cousins.
Randball
January 29, 2021
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans in action against the Tennessee Titans during a game at NRG Stadium on Jan. 3, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Carmen

The Vikings could trade for Deshaun Watson, but should they?

It's rare that a quarterback of his age and skill set would become available.

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