Vikings
Point of emphasis: NFL preparing to take aim at dangerous hits
The league's competition committee will step up efforts this week to warn teams that the NFL is prepared to increase ejections and suspensions of egregious illegal hits in 2017.
Gophers hockey, basketball and football: the state of the programs
With four of the Gophers' highest-profile teams having just finished their seasons while a fifth embarks on an interesting transition under a new head coach, this is a good time to take a look at the big picture for all five programs.
Sam Ponder talks about covering husband Christian in new ESPN role
How will she be able to objectively lead discussions about a league in which her husband — ex-Vikings QB Christian Ponder — plays?
Vikings
Super Bowl hosts share the wealth statewide
Worthington is the latest town to win a grant from the legacy fund
Sports
Loons working on closing gaps in porous defense
Coaches attribute poor spacing to early-season gusher of goals against expansion Loons.
Sports
Minnesota United taking a beating from national soccer media, too
In addition to giving up goals at a record pace in its 0-3-1 start, the Loons aren't being treated kindly by the national soccer media.
Twins
Gibson starts strong, but Twins fall to Red Sox 7-2
Gibson pitched six shutout innings on four hits with four strikeouts Sunday, lowering his Grapefruit League ERA to 1.59. His breaking pitches were sharp as he cruised through Boston's lineup.
Twins
Twins' Duffey hopes to show he belongs in rotation
For the second spring in a row, Duffey is part of a two- or three-way competition for the final spot in the Twins rotation, and for the second spring in a row, it's come down to the final week of camp.
Wild
Wild's Haula sees ice time dwindling
Erik Haula, who has one point in his last 14 games, bit his tongue the best he could after Sunday's loss when asked about his reduced playing time.
Wolves
Younger brother Tre steals spotlight from Wolves' Tyus Jones
Apple Valley's Tre Jones had 24 points and 18 rebounds to lead his team to the state 4A title on Saturday night, sparking natural comparisons to his older brother and his accomplishments.
Outdoors
Anderson: A chilly boat ride to a walleye hot spot
Dropping plastic baits in a barge traffic area? Results pan out for St. Paul guide
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