Randball
March 12, 2021
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) was cut earlier this week. (AP Photo/David Berding)

Will the Vikings end up regretting cutting Riley Reiff?

The tackle was here for four seasons. On an offensive line that often had question marks, he was a relatively stable and consistent presence.
Randball
March 11, 2021
Best-case and worst-case scenarios for Wolves in second half

Best-case and worst-case scenarios for Wolves in second half

At 7-29 at the break, the Wolves have the worst record in the NBA. From here, there is a volatile range of possibilities set to unfold over the next few months.
Randball
March 10, 2021
Vikings kickers under Mike Zimmer include (clockwise from top left): Dan Bailey, Daniel Carlson, Blair Walsh and Kai Forbath.

Kicking woes have been at the heart of Vikings struggles under Zimmer

The release of Dan Bailey on Tuesday was just the latest spin on a kicking carousel that has been a constant of Mike Zimmer's coaching tenure in Minnesota.
Randball
March 10, 2021
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno greeted head coach Dean Evason during a practice. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com

Foligno suddenly a goal machine (and lets rookie Kaprizov know it)

On Wednesday's Daily Delivery podcast, Wild veteran Marcus Foligno talked about a number of subjects, including Zach Parise's benching and Foligno's scoring outburst this season.
Randball
March 9, 2021
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins, center top, is reportedly coveted by the Timberwolves.

Trade target: Can the Timberwolves really get Atlanta's John Collins?

After a report emerged last week, speculation naturally followed. Can the Wolves make this work and acquire a needed power forward?
Randball
March 8, 2021
Byron Buxton, Andrelton Simmons and Josh Donaldson are considered three of the elite defensive players in the major leagues.

Glove wizards: Buxton, Simmons, Donaldson can help Twins save runs

The trio has had health concerns. But if they can stay on the field together for a reasonable part of the season, they could be worth 50 runs saved.
Randball
March 8, 2021
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18)

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson: 'I don't run from competition'

After 1,400 receiving yards as a rookie, Jefferson wants even more. Super Bowl contention. Growing his game. And ultimately a spot in the Hall of Fame.
Randball
March 5, 2021
Minnesota Wild Zach Parise (11).

After benching Parise, Wild's path forward will become clearer tonight

Will the decision to make the veteran a healthy scratch on Wednesday make the Wild stronger or will Minnesota go in the other direction?
Randball
March 4, 2021
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) was sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Rodney Gunter (99) in the fourth quarter. ] ANTHONY

If Vikings aren't trading Cousins, at least don't extend his contract

GM Rick Spielman was pretty definitive in shooting down offseason trade speculation about the Vikings QB. Michael Rand counters with a plea for the team's future.
Randball
March 3, 2021
Twins Senior Vice President and General Manager Thad Levine and Executive Vice President and Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey ANTHONY SOUFFLE • a

Can GM Thad Levine convince you the Twins will win in October?

Levine's argument bangs head-on into the Twins ugly history of having lost 18 playoff games in a row dating back to 2004.
Randball
March 2, 2021
Ricky Rubio is clearly frustrated with losing, but what else is going on?

Ricky Rubio is clearly frustrated with losing, but what else is going on?

The Wolves guard's comments after Sunday's loss to Phoenix were suggestive of a player who isn't happy. A look at a deeper message in his words.
Randball
March 1, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch spoke to the team in the fourth quarter.

For Wolves and Gophers, three-point math doesn't add up

Both teams shoot a lot of threes but don't make a lot of threes. If you're looking for a common cause of defeat, start there.

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