December 9, 2016
Vikings lineman Joe Berger on the recently released brain-injury study: "There are lots of things that can happen to you in life. Obviously, you're ra

Joe Berger leaves field after stretching; Harrison Smith still out

Center Joe Berger, who missed last week's game because of a concussion, went through stretching exercises but then left the field at Winter Park.
December 9, 2016
Minnesota Vikings guard Alex Boone (76) blocks against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday October 23, 2016 Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Vikings

Vikings' interior offensive line will have matchups to watch in Jacksonville

However the Vikings decide to attack the Jaguars defense, they'll need the interior trio along the line to play well on Sunday.
Sports
December 9, 2016
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) slides in front of Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) during the fourth quarter

Up close: Your guide to the Vikings-Jacksonville game

Stats, depth charts and more for Thursday's game between Jacksonville and the Vikings. Plus the latest player news, injury information and box scores from every NFL game.
Gophers
December 9, 2016
Sisters Hannah Tapp, left, and, Paige Tapp both worked harder than they ever thought they could as members of the Gophers volleyball team. Success fol

Tapp twins helped raise bar for Gophers volleyball

Coach Hugh McCutcheon pushed the Tapp twins - Paige and Hannah - to new heights as part of a six-member senior class that has brought Minnesota to volleyball's Sweet 16 at the Sports Pavilion.
Gophers
December 9, 2016
Reusse: Hamline beats St. Thomas for first time in 36 years (and three arenas)

Reusse: Hamline beats St. Thomas for first time in 36 years (and three arenas)

Ain't sports great? The Pipers were 4-21 in men's hoops last season, and the Tommies were the national champions.
Polls
December 9, 2016
Adrian Peterson

Poll: Is Adrian Peterson right not to play if the Vikings don't have a playoff shot?

Sports
December 9, 2016
Is Saturday the end of the line for NDSU's five-year title streak?

Is Saturday the end of the line for NDSU's five-year title streak?

The five-time defending national champion Bison are the No. 1 seed in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. Their only loss this season was South Dakota State. The rematch is Saturday.
Wolves
December 9, 2016
Wolves get 'disconnected' and 'undisciplined' in another loss, Towns says

Wolves get 'disconnected' and 'undisciplined' in another loss, Towns says

Until the fourth quarter in Toronto, the Wolves built separate leads of nine, 10 and 12 points in the first half and held the lead at the end of their usually troublesome third quarter.
Wolves
December 9, 2016
Monster dunk video: With no regard for Ricky Rubio's life

Monster dunk video: With no regard for Ricky Rubio's life

The Timberwolves latest collapse was punctuated with this dunk by Demar DeRozan over Wolves guard Ricky Rubio late in the fourth quarter.
Gophers
December 9, 2016

Gophers' women's basketball smothers Army

Carlie Wagner scored 20 points and Gadiva Hubbard 18 as the Gophers routed Army 70-52 on Thursday night in nonconference women's basketball at Williams Arena.
Vikings
December 9, 2016
Jaguars all about spirit of giving (turnovers) as they prepare for Vikings

Jaguars all about spirit of giving (turnovers) as they prepare for Vikings

The key matchup in Sunday's game isn't an individual battle but two teams at near-opposite ends of the league's most important statistic — turnovers.
Vikings
December 9, 2016
Cowboys defenders celebrated after a pass sailed past Kyle Rudolph (82) on a two point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter last week.

Hartman: Rudolph aware Vikings must curb mistakes

When it comes to the difference in losing six of the past seven games after the Vikings' 5-0 start, tight end Kyle Rudolph said the team's problems have been self-inflicted.

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