West Metro
Ryder Cup is taking over in Chaska, for better and for worse
While many are embracing the event and all the activity, others see headaches, traffic and more drawbacks.
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Five Vikings stats that tell the story of their early defensive dominance
Coach Mike Zimmer stressed before the season that he wanted to see the Vikings take the ball from their opponents more often. That's been happening so far.
Wolves
Veterans Butler, Lucas have history with Wolves' Thibodeau
Rasual Butler and John Lucas III, both 37, have played for Tom Thibodeau before. They'd like another chance to play for him.
Golf
Souhan: McIlroy, Euros don't have to work at being relaxed, confident
The 27-year-old from Northern Ireland has grown into a leader on the European team and has taken the lead in needling his opponents from the United States.
Golf
Masters champ Willett gets an unexpected earful -- from his brother
Pete Willett went on a rant about American golf fans in a UK golf publication, setting off an unexpected and unwelcome firestorm for Danny Willett and Team Europe.
Vikings
Second-year tackle Clemmings quietly making strides
Overlooked because of the exploits of the defense and special teams, T.J. Clemmings quietly showed his improvement Sunday by making sure his name wasn't mentioned in the broadcast booth.
Golf
Ryder Cup question: How much difference do captains make?
Every move of the Americans' Davis Love III and the Europeans' Darren Clarke will be scrutinized this weekend.
Polls
Poll: How closely will you be watching the Ryder Cup?
Tell us if you're an avid fan, can't wait for the carnival to leave town or somewhere in between.
Golf
Reusse: U.S. Ryder Cup team 'best ever?' Yes, but ...
The talent the United States is bringing to this 12-player, 28-match competition is astounding. There's only one way the Yanks are going to lose this time to Europe -- and that's if they choke.
Golf
Hartman: Lehman says Ryder Cup is golf's biggest, best event
Despite the U.S. losing streak, the three-time Ryder Cup player is expecting better results.
Gophers
Gophers runner Matt Welch honored by Big Ten
Gophers junior Matt Welch was named the Big Ten men's cross-country athlete of the week after a second-place finish at the Roy Griak Invitational in the Division I Gold race.
Wild
Kuemper making a fresh start in an old place: with the Wild
Backup goalie Darcy Kuemper was trade bait in the offseason but is happy to remain with the Wild.
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