Vikings
January 17, 2018
Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs

Souhan: Quicker thinking made Diggs the Vikings' hero on Sunday

Stefon Diggs said he "took a picture,'' a mental sketch, of the Saints defense before he turned back to await Keenum's pass.
Vikings
January 17, 2018
Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs scored a 61-yard touchdown to win the game. Minnesota beat New Orleans by a final score of 29-24.

A call of the Keenum-to-Diggs touchdown you probably haven't heard yet

Turn up your speakers all the way (unless you're wearing headphones) and listen to this version of the Minneapolis Miracle.
Wolves
January 17, 2018
Orlando Magic's Arron Afflalo, left, gets into a fight with Minnesota Timberwolves' Nemanja Bjelica, center, as D.J. Augustin, right, comes in to help

Bjelica on Afflalo after punch: 'I don't know what's wrong with that guy'

The players were ejected after Arron Afflalo threw a haymaker punch that appeared to graze Bjelica's head. Bjelica then wrapped Affalo in a headlock
Vikings
January 17, 2018
Vikings' Thielen sits out practice with lower-back injury

Vikings' Thielen sits out practice with lower-back injury

The Vikings' injury report listed Thielen was a lower-back injury as the team held its first practice to prepare for the Eagles.
Gophers
January 17, 2018

Go inside Athletes Village, the Gophers' game changer

The University of Minnesota's $166 million complex for the 750 student-athletes opens this month. They call it Athletes Village, and it will rewrite the playbook on how Gophers athletes practice, eat, train, study and go about their daily lives. Here is a quick glance at several key new pieces of the complex.
Gophers
January 17, 2018
The Land O'Lakes Center for Excellence as seen from the courtyard.

Athletes Village will change nearly everything about Gophers athletics

When you open the main entrance to the Gophers' new $166 million Athletes Village, it's like stepping inside a maroon-and-gold themed Times Square
Vikings
January 17, 2018
MLB's Statcast tracks analytics, such as these for Twins' center fielder Byron Buxton.

'A knowledgeable fan is an engaged fan': More leagues turn to analytics

Advanced stats are now readily available, a win-win for leagues and fans.
Vikings
January 17, 2018
Is it possible Eagles fans have suffered more than Vikings fans?

Is it possible Eagles fans have suffered more than Vikings fans?

We know that Vikings fans are so well-versed in their favorite franchise's difficult playoff history that they sometimes wear it as a badge of honor.
Vikings
January 17, 2018
If Vikings reach Super Bowl, season-ticket holders find out Monday if they can buy tickets

If Vikings reach Super Bowl, season-ticket holders find out Monday if they can buy tickets

The Vikings plan on telling season ticket-holders via email on Monday if they've been selected for the opportunity to purchase two upper-level seats to the game. They won't be cheap.
Vikings
January 17, 2018
Now, about that Hail Mary… Minneapolis church's Vikings post goes viral

Now, about that Hail Mary… Minneapolis church's Vikings post goes viral

Our Lady of Lourdes gets in the spirit of game's miraculous finish.
Outdoors
January 17, 2018
Lexi Ruggles, above, a member of the Brainerd High School fishing team, held a bass she caught during a 2017 tournament on Gull Lake. Below a boat cap

Fishing enthusiasts bait state high school league for bass-fishing event

A pro angler and a fishing coach want the league as a partner in a season-ending bass fishing event.
Vikings
January 17, 2018
Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes is familiar with Alshon Jeffery's work from his days with the Chicago Bears. Now as an Eagle, Jeffery is likely to ba

Matchup to watch: Will Jeffery get open or will Rhodes close him down?

The Vikings allowed only one 100-yard receiver during the regular season due, in large part, to the play of All-Pro cornerback Xavier Rhodes.

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