Sports
October 22, 2016

Soccer weekend watch guide

For years, there was no better rivalry in Germany than the one between Mönchengladbach, the club of youth, and Bayern, the club of money.
Wild
October 22, 2016
In 2014 Scott Stevens, right, with defenseman Peter Harrold, was a coach with his old team, the New Jersey Devils. Now with the Wild, Stevens, unselfi

Wild assistant coach Stevens left mark on game as player

Former star defenseman who once dealt hits now imparts his wisdom.
Lynx
October 21, 2016
Lindsay Whalen (right) and Rebekkah Brunson, both 34, will skip overseas play this winter and stay in Minneapolis to prepare for next summer's WNBA se

Coach says Lynx not too old to keep winning next season

But age questions already being raised for 2017.
Lynx
October 21, 2016
Ryan Slade prepared to body-slam Tommy Lee Curtis on a recent Steel Domain Wrestling card as referee Jesse Johnson watched. Aaron Corbin, meantime, wr

Reusse: Competence not anticipated from pro wrestling referees

Championship Week continues in the Twin Cities on Saturday night, when the most treasured hardware in Steel Domain Wrestling will be distributed. I'm guessing Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve will not be in attendance at American Legion Post 435 in Richfield.
Lynx
October 21, 2016

Lynx successes were many in second-place season

The Lynx fell short of their ultimate goal — a fourth WNBA championship — but logged many other achievements during the 2016 season.
Lynx
October 21, 2016

Frantic finish in Lynx-Sparks game

Here's the key fourth-quarter moments from Game 5 of the WNBA Finals:
Gophers
October 21, 2016
Sophomore forward Sarah Potomak (shown in a March 2016 game vs. Boston College) had a hat trick as the No. 2 Gophers edged Ohio State 3-2 on Friday ni

Potomak's hat trick leads U women's hockey over Ohio State

Sophomore forward Sarah Potomak had a hat trick as the No. 2 Gophers edged Ohio State 3-2 on Friday night in WCHA women's hockey.
Gophers
October 21, 2016

U men's, women's basketball team to hold open scrimmage Saturday

Adding to the homecoming week festivities, the Gophers men's and women's basketball teams will host a joint open scrimmage for fans Saturday afternoon at Williams Arena.
Gophers
October 21, 2016
Rutgers quarterback Giovanni Rescigno

The Call: Gophers vs. Rutgers

This will be the Gophers' 96th homecoming game. They are 56-36-3 all-time on homecoming, with wins the past two years (over Ohio in 2015 and Purdue in 2014).
Gophers
October 21, 2016

Gophers two-deep lineups vs. Rutgers

Will Mitch Leidner or Conor Rhoda start at quarterback for the Gophers?
Vikings
October 21, 2016
Wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who leads the Vikings in catches and receiving yards, is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against the Philadelphia

Vikings WR Diggs expected to return vs. Eagles

The second-year pass-catcher, though, played it coy when asked about his likely return after missing the team's last game because of a lingering groin injury.
Vikings
October 21, 2016

Where Sam Bradford ranks among NFL passing leaders (by percentage and QB rating)

Not surprisingly, given his stellar early-season play, he's ranked in the top two in both categories.

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