Wild
October 19, 2017
Mike Lundin (2), with the Wild in 2012.

Olympic preview? U.S. Deutschland Cup roster includes 5 Minnesotans

This fall's Deutschland Cup tournament provides a glimpse of how the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team will look in the post-NHL era.
Vikings
October 19, 2017
Minnesota Vikings Kyle Rudolph (82).

Hartman: Wins over Packers, Bears improve Vikings' division chances

Beating the Packers and Bears, tight end Kyle Rudolph said, jump-started the Vikings' quest for another NFC North title.
Gophers
October 19, 2017
Purdue had seven runs of six yards or more against the Gophers in the second half of a 31-7 victory Oct. 7.

After nonconference success, Gophers run defense sinks in Big Ten

In their three Big Ten games the Gophers have allowed an average of 213 rushing yards, which ranks 13th of 14 conference teams.
Twins
October 19, 2017
Glen Perkins took over with two out in the ninth inning of a game against Detroit on Sept. 30 in his final appearance for the Twins.

Twins buy out Perkins' 2018 option, making him a free agent

If the Twins don't invite Glen Perkins to training camp, he'll need to decide whether to try hooking on with another team after spending his 14-year career with one organization.
Wolves
October 19, 2017
Jimmy Butler and Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau.

Souhan: Passion for basketball unites Wolves' Thibodeau, Butler

A year after Tom Thibodeau's introduction to the Wolves' talented youngsters yielded a paltry 31 victories, his reunion with Jimmy Butler is supposed to redefine the franchise.
Wolves
October 19, 2017
Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward lays out the ground while medics check his injury after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quar

Wolves cringe, empathize over Hayward's gruesome leg injury

Jimmy Butler looked away when television replays showed Gordon Hayward's gruesome leg injury fewer than six minutes into his Celtics career Tuesday in Cleveland.
Vikings
October 19, 2017
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts can't hold onto a catch against Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle

Vikings know Ravens get (and give) their share of turnovers

The Ravens have generated nine interceptions, many off tipped passes (29 pass deflections as a team), including two picks from All-Pro safety Eric Weddle.
Sports
October 19, 2017

Prep football roundup: Cooper edges Irondale in second overtime

Nate Hill ran in a 10-yard touchdown in the second overtime to give Cooper a 41-34 victory over visiting Irondale.
Sports
October 19, 2017

Cretin-Derham Hall muddies playoff picture

Danny Callahan threw two touchdown passes as Cretin-Derham Hall defeated Roseville.
Sports
October 19, 2017
Eden Prairie High School wide receiver Daejon Wolfe (11) runs with the ball as Edina High School linebacker Nicholas Bloom (8) tries to tackle. ] LEIL

No. 1 Eden Prairie takes down Edina 35-10, its third win over a No. 2 foe

Wolves
October 18, 2017
Wolves newcomer JImmy Butler is entering his prime at age 28 and he has gifted future All-Stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins alongside him.

Five questions, five answers about the Timberwolves in 2017-18

Here's the answers to what you're wondering about as the Wolves prepare to open the season.
Wolves
October 18, 2017
Souhan: What happened to Teague in the 4th quarter?

Souhan: What happened to Teague in the 4th quarter?

Trailing in the fourth quarter, Tyus Jones ran the Wolves down the stretch, which would seem to be what you would want the veteran point guard to do.

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