Gophers
December 7, 2016
Springs not satisfied with big game vs. NJIT

Springs not satisfied with big game vs. NJIT

Gophers senior guard Akeem Springs had a season-best 19 points Tuesday, but he was frustrated with the team's overall effort
Minneapolis
December 7, 2016
Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority Chairwoman Michele Kelm-Helgen controls two lower level suites at U.S. Bank Stadium with almost 40 available sea

Stadium officials clear to name suite guests, says data privacy expert

"They're hiding behind the complexity of the language," said Don Gemberling, the former top data privacy official in Minnesota.
Sports
December 7, 2016
Who is your favorite Minnesota sports play-by-play announcer?

Who is your favorite Minnesota sports play-by-play announcer?

Timberwolves radio play-by-play voice Alan Horton earned his first Minnesota Sportscaster of the Year nomination in 10 years as the voice of the team. Does he have your vote?
Vikings
December 7, 2016
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer back to work, carefully

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer back to work, carefully

Mike Zimmer says he is following doctor's orders and has a handful of limitations, but players didn't notice much different aside from the patch over his eye.
Vikings
December 7, 2016
Stefon Diggs (14) caught a pass in the fourth quarter last week against the Cowboys.

Diggs approaching statistical milestones with Vikings

Stefon Diggs, with 806 receiving yards and four games left, is on pace for 1,128. And with 75 catches in 10 games, he is within striking distance of 100.
Gophers
December 7, 2016
Gophers basketball eventually pulls away from NJIT 74-68

Gophers basketball eventually pulls away from NJIT 74-68

Trailing throughout the first half Tuesday, the Gophers seemed surprised their Atlantic Sun Conference opponent could compete with them.
Polls
December 7, 2016
Poll: Who is your favorite Twin Cities play-by-play announcer?

Poll: Who is your favorite Twin Cities play-by-play announcer?

December 7, 2016
Danielle Hunter sacks Cam Newton

Danielle Hunter head of his class, other Vikings stats that stand out

Hunter, the second-year defensive end, recorded a pair of sacks against Dak Prescott and the Cowboys, giving him 5.5 sacks in his past four games and a team-leading 9.5 through a dozen games.
Wild
December 7, 2016
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Insisting he's healthy, Wild's Parise battles scoring drought

Zach Parise, who entered this season with 105 goals in 259 games with the Wild, has four goals and five assists in 17 games this season.
Twins
December 7, 2016
Twins' new scouting director Johnson promoted into tough spot

Twins' new scouting director Johnson promoted into tough spot

Sean Johnson, a former catcher at Wichita State who once dreamed of being a college coach, understands the significance of his appointment.
Gophers
December 7, 2016
Minnesota head coach Marlene Stollings is fired up during a third quarter timeout last month, along with players Allina Starr (15) and Carlie Wagner (

Gophers edge New Mexico to give Stollings win No. 100

Four players scored in double figures as the Gophers edged the New Mexico Lobos 69-65 on Tuesday night at WisePies Arena to give their coach her 100th career victory.
Wolves
December 7, 2016
Timberwolves GM Scott Layden, left, and coach Tom Thibodeau

Wolves GM, coach catch up on their ties to Spurs

Until Wolves GM Scott Layden and longtime friend Tom Thibodeau were hired last spring, Layden worked the past four years in San Antonio's successful front office.

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