Vikings
October 22, 2016
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) in action during the first half of the NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Se

Showdown in Philly: How the Carson Wentz-Sam Bradford matchup came to be

How this Carson Wentz vs. Sam Bradford matchup came to be:
Vikings
October 22, 2016

Vikings free agent Roberson hanging on to practice squad spot

He was cut near the end of training camp, and since then he has been signed to and cut from the practice squad multiple times — the latest transaction coming Tuesday when he was once again added.
Gophers
October 22, 2016
Gophers junior center Reggie Lynch (left, with Charles Buggs) in an October 2015 scrimmage.

Gophers' Lynch could return to full contact in a week

Gophers junior center Reggie Lynch is recovering from knee surgery, but he could return to full contact in a week.
Wild
October 22, 2016
Joel Eriksson Ek

Wild rookie Joel Eriksson Ek to make NHL debut tonight

The 19-year-old rookie will center the fourth line against the New Jersey Devils.
Wolves
October 22, 2016
The Wolves on Saturday waived guard Toure' Murry (pictured) and forward Rasual Butler to get to the league-mandated 15-player limit.

Wolves waive Murry, Butler

Four point guards remain on team's 15-player roster.
Gophers
October 22, 2016

Mitch Leidner returns from concussion, leads three first-quarter TD drives

The Gophers built a 21-10 lead over Rutgers by halftime at TCF Bank Stadium.
October 22, 2016
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Ricardo Louis (80) tries to get past Tennessee Titans cornerback Perrish Cox (20) in the second half of an NFL football

Wins for No. 1 Vikings ... and No. 32 Browns?! Mark Craig's NFL picks

Each Saturday morning during the NFL season, we'll wake up early, take a hearty cut at predicting the unpredictable league, wince at how it went the week before and ponder the definition of insanity.
Gophers
October 22, 2016
Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner

Gophers pregame: Leidner expected to start; 6th player gets restraining order

The Gophers play Rutgers for homecoming at 11 a.m., on ESPNU.
Gophers
October 22, 2016
KiAnte Hardin (3) is among the five players who will not play Saturday against Rutgers because of a restraining order keeping them from TCF Bank Stadi

Three more Gophers under restraining orders, won't play today

Three more Gophers football players have been served with restraining orders that would keep them from attending home games and will not play Saturday.
Vikings
October 22, 2016
Vikings QB Bradford has been incredible this season

Vikings QB Bradford has been incredible this season

Sam Bradford has been both steady and spectacular, leading the league in completion percentage while connecting on highlight-reel throws.
Wild
October 22, 2016

Wild-New Jersey game preview

Wild left winger Zach Parise is still searching for the elusive 300th goal. Maybe there's no better place for him to get it than New Jersey, where he began his NHL career before signing with the Wild.
Wild
October 22, 2016
Columbus Blue Jackets' Ryan Murray, left, tries to move the puck past Chicago Blackhawks' Artem Anisimov, of Russia, during the first period of an NHL

Blue Jackets get first win

Zach Werenski, Nick Foligno and William Karlsson each scored as the Blue Jackets beat the Blackhawks for their first victory of the season. Also on Friday night, the Islanders and Red Wings won.

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