Randball
March 25, 2022
Minnesota Wild fans celebrated during last year’s playoffs.

Every Minnesota pro team a contender to make playoffs — and maybe more

Are we entering an era of competence and confidence? All six major pro teams in Minnesota are playoff-worthy, which hasn't been the case for years.
Randball
March 25, 2022
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns on Wednesday.

Burned by Suns: Wolves have come far, but still have long way to go

The Timberwolves have earned a spot in the NBA play-in tournament and will finish with a winning record. Now they'll see how hard it is to win when the stakes are higher.
Randball
March 23, 2022
Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

In Smith signing, Vikings make first departure from old regime

The first week of free agency had a real "same as it ever was" feel for the Vikings until Tuesday, when they signed Za'Darius Smith, the ex-Packers linebacker and pass-rushing specialist.
Randball
March 22, 2022
Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury stymied the Wild in the playoffs last year.

Minnesota sports: Welcome to the Land of 10,000 Deals

The Twins and Wild have greeted spring with a flurry of activity. And Minnesota United made a big deal. And the Vikings are still working the free-agent market. And the Twins don't look to be done.
Randball
March 21, 2022
Carlos Correa dealt a blow to the Twins in 2020 playoffs, hitting a home run off Cody Stashak.

With Correa deal, Twins and their new shortstop try to escape the past

A cheating scandal, a payroll perception and two decades of playoff failure are all in play.
Randball
March 18, 2022
Kirk Cousins, Vikings quarterback.

Paradox: No-trade clause doesn't mean Kirk Cousins won't be dealt

On Friday's Daily Delivery podcast, Ben Goessling explained why the Vikings QB's new contract doesn't necessarily mean he'll be here for the next two years.
Randball
March 17, 2022
Wild General Manager Bill Guerin.

Can the Wild rediscover the winning identity that was lost for a month?

Wednesday's win was a good sign — especially after a recent stretch of 10 losses in 14 games — but consistency will tell the full story.
Randball
March 16, 2022
Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan.

84 wins? That's one very optimistic projection for the Twins

Just a year ago, many of us thought the Twins were in good enough shape to win a third consecutive AL Central title. Those projections didn't quite work out.
Randball
March 15, 2022
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph reacts during a game in 2019

Spielman made Vikings defensive line as big a problem as offensive line

Draft neglect and free agency misses left the Vikings vulnerable up front, where they couldn't provide adequate pressure on opposing quarterbacks or stop the run.
Randball
March 14, 2022
Tough grading RandBall gives his marks on Cousins and the Twins

Tough grading RandBall gives his marks on Cousins and the Twins

It was a big weekend of moves for the Vikings and Twins. If you're thinking they passed with honors, that puts you at odds with Michael Rand. Tap here to look inside his gradebook.
Randball
March 11, 2022
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Exciting times: These big Minnesota sports questions to be answered soon

It's going to be our own version of madness in March as pro teams and the Gophers make headlines for actions on and off the field.
Randball
March 11, 2022
Kirk Cousins.

Carson Wentz trade adds layers to Vikings' Kirk Cousins trade question

It set a market, added another potential suitor and serves as a cautionary tale, even though the quarterbacks have very different styles.

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