Vikings punter Jeff Locke gets back to basics
The Vikings got a second consecutive strong game from punter Jeff Locke in Sunday's victory at Carolina. Locke averaged 48.4 yards per kick and benefited from strong coverage.
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Vikings' Stefon Diggs could be the difference maker vs. Giants [X-factor]
A Giants secondary, having allowed seven receivers to surpass 50 yards in three games, limps into Monday night against the Vikings with four defensive backs unable to practice Thursday.
Lynx
'Weezy mode:' Lindsay Whalen still the driving force on Lynx
Weezy mode — borrowed from the nickname of hip-hop star Lil Wayne, a favorite of Whalen and Augustus — powered Whalen to 19 points and seven assists as the Lynx pummeled Phoenix to begin the semifinals.
Lynx
Lynx honored: Cheryl Reeve, Sylvia Fowles win top WNBA awards
Reeve was named WNBA coach of the year for the second time and 6-foot-6 center Sylvia Fowles was named the top defensive player for the third time in her career.
Eat & Drink
Vikings sign deal to import hot dogs from Wisconsin
Schweigert will be in the bun this season and next at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings
First-rounder Treadwell still looking for first NFL catch
Laquon Treadwell's name has yet to show up in a boxscore. The rookie still is looking for his first NFL catch. But the guy ahead of him on the depth chart is not producing either.
Golf
Scoreboard: Complete results from the Ryder Cup
All of the match results from the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National.
Wild
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Wild looking for much more success from Iowa minor-league affiliate
If the hockey side could ever catch up with the business side, the Iowa Wild would be perennial playoff participants in the American Hockey League.
Gophers
Matt Limegrover's Nittany Lions line awaits Gophers
Matt Limegrover was fired by Tracy Claeys and the Gophers last November, but there were enough signs for Penn State coach James Franklin to believe he could be the right fit for his program.
Twins
Youth comes through for Twins in 7-6 victory over Royals
A team-record 103rd loss was held off after a ninth-inning rally vs. Kansas City.
Twins
Kennys Vargas needs more than just power to win a job
Vargas said he understands the crowd at first base for the Twins, but he is optimistic he will be given a shot next year.
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