Gophers
January 23, 2018
Four Gophers starters are averaging over 30 minutes per game -- more than any other four in the Big Ten -- led by guard Nate Mason's 35.4 minutes per

Too tired late? Gophers have been running out of gas in second half

Gophers coach Richard Pitino has been playing his starters heavy minutes, which has resulted in poor play late in games recently.
Local
January 23, 2018
Child Life volunteer Yesica Mercado Munoz, 16, played with 2-year-old Damian Bridges, who was hospitalized for hypoglycemia at Children's Hospital in

Children's Hospital support program is winner of Vikings fans' largesse

Outpouring to Saints punter led to more than $100,000 for Children's Hospital program.
Wolves
January 23, 2018
A Philadelphia Eagles fan since he was a boy, Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns tweeted out support for his favorite team after Sunday's NFC Cham

Sorry not sorry: Towns doubles down on support for Eagles

A Philadelphia Eagles fan since he was a boy, Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns tweeted out support for his favorite team after Sunday's NFC Championship Game rout, and for plenty of Vikings fans, it was too soon.
Wolves
January 23, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin defends during the first half of an NBA bas

Wiggins soars for 40 as Wolves win, equal last season's victory total

Andrew Wiggins' 40-point performance was his fifth 30-point game at Staples Center. It powered the Wolves to their 31st victory this season and second straight without Jimmy Butler on the floor.
Wolves
January 23, 2018
The Timberwolves have announced plans for a Flip Saunders Night to honor the former coach and team executive at Target Center on Feb. 15.

Wolves announce plans to honor Saunders with special night

The former team coach and executive will be honored in February
Sports
January 23, 2018
This (updated) list of Minnesota sports misery is sad

This (updated) list of Minnesota sports misery is sad

While most of us only keep a mental tally of everything that has gone wrong in Minnesota sports in the past 20 years or so, this guy apparently keeps a written list handy.
Sports
January 23, 2018
Minnesota United opens training camp in Blaine with one trialist

Minnesota United opens training camp in Blaine with one trialist

In all, 26 players took part in the first day of preseason.
Vikings
January 23, 2018
Offensive line, Keenum under pressure let down Vikings at the worst time

Offensive line, Keenum under pressure let down Vikings at the worst time

An offensive line that both from the eye test and from statistical measure was improved from 2016 to 2017 struggled badly in the loss to Philadelphia.
Vikings
January 23, 2018
Super Bowl angst: Does everyone hate both the Patriots and Eagles?

Super Bowl angst: Does everyone hate both the Patriots and Eagles?

If you're bummed that the Patriots and Eagles are playing in 'our' Super Bowl, know that you have allies around the country.
Vikings
January 23, 2018
Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer

Watch Mike Zimmer's season-ending press conference

Click here for a link to Mike Zimmer's press conference from Winter Park. It's scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.
Vikings
January 23, 2018
The Eagles' Alshon Jeffery caught a touchdown pass while being defended by Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes in the fourth quarter. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ �

Souhan: Something happened on the way to the Super Bowl

That the Vikings could have become the first team to play a Super Bowl at home became the dominant theme of their season. That story line obscured a more important truth.
Vikings
January 23, 2018
Minnesota Vikings kicker Kai Forbath cleaned out his locker at Winter Park, Monday, January 22, 2018 in Eden Prairie, MN.

Vikings bemoan lost opportunity: 'This is going to hurt for a while'

A group of players that spent the past week talking about the need to take care of their current opportunity was left with no assurances another one would come along.

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