Randball
October 13, 2021
Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving: An anonymous 'voice for the voiceless' on vaccines?

The Nets star is approaching championship levels of irony with this story, which can be viewed as a lesson in how journalism sausage is sometimes made in the national media.
Randball
October 12, 2021
Ben Simmons during a game in May.

Wolves trade target Simmons back in Philadelphia — but for how long?

Ben Simmons ended his training camp holdout. Is a reconciliation possible with the 76ers, or is he just tired of losing money?
Randball
October 11, 2021
Detroit Lions wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (18) caught a 2 point conversion over Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) late in the fourth qu

What can we learn from the Vikings' flawed, improbable victory?

Is there anything else to be gleaned from Sunday's win over Detroit other than we should expect nothing less but ridiculousness from the rest of this Vikings season?
Randball
October 8, 2021
Minnesota State Mankato players celebrated after defenseman Andy Carroll (4) scored a goal to bring the Mavericks to within one in the second period.

How did Mankato become best men's college hockey team in the country?

Head coach Mike Hastings, who joined Friday's Daily Delivery podcast, is the straight line through which the Mavericks' success can be drawn.
Randball
October 7, 2021
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (8) could be an offseason trade candidate.

Trade Garver? Find a team with pitching depth and make the deal

Aside from the outfield, where the Twins have enough depth to consider making a trade, catcher was a rare strength on the 73-89 team.
Randball
October 6, 2021
The Vikings' wins and losses this season have mirrored the coin toss results. Is that just a coincidence?

Secret of the Vikings' success or failure: The coin toss?

A reader sent us down a rabbit hole, trying to make heads or tails of the Vikings' fortunes.
Randball
October 5, 2021
Golden State Warriors guard Andrew Wiggins (22)

Wiggins gets his vaccine — while encouraging others to keep resisting

Andrew Wiggins, the former Wolves wing who was traded to Golden State, was faced with a choice: Get the vaccine or lose millions of dollars.
Randball
October 4, 2021
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrated in the end zone after his touchdown Sunday, but the dancing was short-lived.

Even if 1-3 Vikings are as good as they think, here's why it may not matter

Anyone who watched the game Sunday should have more questions than answers about where this season is headed, even if the Vikings are better than their record.
Randball
October 1, 2021
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre reacts after throwing for the Vikings’ final touchdown in a 38-26 win over the Green Bay Packers in 2009.

Drama revisited: Before Brady vs. Belichick, there was Favre vs. Packers

Almost 12 years ago, Brett Favre got the chance to play his old team twice during the 2009 season — with revenge on his mind.
Randball
September 30, 2021
Joe Ryan could be part of starting rotation mix in 2022.

5 keys to the Twins returning to the playoff mix in 2022

With 2021 almost over, here is a look at five ways the Twins could remake themselves and be relevant again next season — many of which hinge on smart decisions by management.
Randball
September 29, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns poses during the NBA basketball team's media day, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mon

Can Towns block out instability, put Timberwolves on his back?

The Timberwolves center is entering a pivotal season for both himself and his team. Will he be able to deliver on his full potential?
Randball
September 28, 2021
Minnesota Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) was tackled by a host of Bowling Green Falcons defenders during a rush in the second quarter.

Gophers quarterback dilemma: Tanner Morgan's worsening play

The veteran Gophers quarterback struggled mightily in the loss to Bowling Green and Minnesota seems reluctant to throw the ball in general.

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