Gophers
August 29, 2016
Minnesota running back Rodney Smith

Smith, McCrary ready to run for Gophers against Oregon State

Rodney Smith was effective as a freshman, and junior college transfer Kobe McCrary has emerged as the top backup with Shannon Brooks recovering from a broken bone in his foot.
Business
August 29, 2016
General Mills is honoring Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps on its Wheaties box for the third time.

Wheaties creates Lifetime Achievement box for Michael Phelps

General Mills is creating a 'Lifetime Achievement' box for the decorated Olympic swimmer.
Vikings
August 29, 2016
Minnesota Vikings Alex Boone.

Vikings' Boone on Kaepernick sitting during anthem: 'It's shameful'

Vikings lineman Alex Boone said his former 49ers teammate "probably would have had a problem on the sideline" during Friday's game if the two were still teammates.
Vikings
August 29, 2016
Bridgewater looks sharp as Vikings move into stadium with a win

Bridgewater looks sharp as Vikings move into stadium with a win

Teddy Bridgewater put to rest any remaining concerns about his health by passing for 161 yards and a touchdown before taking a seat at halftime of the 23-10 victory over San Diego.
Golf
August 29, 2016
Patrick Reed kissed the trophy after winning The Barclays tournament on Sunday in Farmingdale, N.Y.

Win at Barclays seals Ryder Cup spot for Reed as Fowler falters

From second place with three holes left to a three-way tie for seventh, Fowler watched a Ryder Cup qualifying spot slip right through his hands.
Sports
August 29, 2016

Play Star Tribune Football Fever Upickem

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August 29, 2016

Play Star Tribune Football Fever Upickem

Make your predictions for each game of the 2018 NFL season and you could end up in Hawaii. Here's how to play.
Vikings
August 29, 2016
Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater joked with teammates and Chargers players after the game.

Scoggins: 'Let's not revisit the Teddy Twilight Zone again'

His final three throws of the preseason put to rest the mysterious shoulder issue that snowballed into an awkward dance between coach Mike Zimmer and the media.
Vikings
August 29, 2016
Zimmer vs. local media gets national TV attention during Vikings game

Zimmer vs. local media gets national TV attention during Vikings game

Zimmer explained to FOX broadcaster John Lynch why the Vikings coach was 'prickly' with the local media throughout the past week.
Local
August 29, 2016
Vikings fans fill new stadium, help work out the kinks

Vikings fans fill new stadium, help work out the kinks

The Vikings and their fans stepped into U.S. Bank Stadium and history Sunday for the team's first preseason home game at the new $1.1 billion digs in downtown.
August 29, 2016
Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander

Mackensie Alexander proving to be a worthwhile 'handful' for Vikings

Confidence from the 54th-overall draft pick should come as no surprise to anyone who has followed Mackensie Alexander's career -- or simply asked him about his abilities.
Lynx
August 29, 2016
Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson (32) has the ball stolen from her by Seattle Storm guard Noelle Quinn (45), left, as Seattle Storm forward Ram

Lynx win behind Whalen, take over top spot in WNBA

Coming on the heels of a frustrating 84-80 loss at Connecticut on Friday, it was clear that something had to change.

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