Vikings
December 5, 2018
Vikings kicking woes, 2013-present: An examination

Vikings kicking woes, 2013-present: An examination

There was a time, if you can believe it, that the Vikings enjoyed above-average, drama-free placekicking. So what in the name of Ryan Longwell has gone wrong?
Gophers
December 5, 2018
Minnesota State's Shane Zylstra makes a touchdown catch while falling down, while a Tarleton defender, Devin Hafford tried to break up the pass. Zylst

Scoggins: Dashing through the snow, Mankato's record 27-play drive

In whiteout conditions with its season on the line Minnesota State Mankato called 26 consecutive runs, followed by a 5-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-goal.
Sports
December 5, 2018
Woman who set record 36 years ago writes Prior Lake star who broke it

Woman who set record 36 years ago writes Prior Lake star who broke it

In 1982, Kay Konerza of Lester Prairie scored 58 points in a game and has a message for Prior Lake's McKenna Hofschild, who scored 63 points over the weekend against Park Center.
Gophers
December 5, 2018
Georgia Tech's Johnson, Gophers' Fleck see bowl game as a reward

Georgia Tech's Johnson, Gophers' Fleck see bowl game as a reward

The Quick Lane Bowl coaches participated in a news conference in Detroit, and they stressed enjoying the experience along with winning.
Vikings
December 5, 2018
The Belichick battles: Confrontation with Thielen was hardly the first

The Belichick battles: Confrontation with Thielen was hardly the first

Mild-mannered Adam Thielen got into it in impressive fashion with New England coach Bill Belichick on Sunday night. But if sideline tiffs with Belichick were an Olympic sport, Thielen would have to settle for bronze.
Sports
December 5, 2018
Colin Kaepernick

NFL teams continue to be cowards when it comes to Kaepernick

Washington's QB situation is the latest profile in a lack of courage by NFL teams. Teams can soon start using the excuse that Colin Kaepernick has been out of football for too long to help them
Polls
December 5, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles NFL football team quarterbacks Nick Foles, left, Nate Sudfeld, center and Carson Wentz ride in the Eagles team parade and celebrat

Poll: Will the Vikings make the playoffs?

Vikings
December 5, 2018
How fair or unfair is assigning wins and losses to quarterbacks only?

How fair or unfair is assigning wins and losses to quarterbacks only?

For the Vikings, 2018 is sliding toward the perfect storm of unflattering comparisons based on won-loss records for the quarterbacks who start for the Vikings, Washington and Denver.
Loons
December 5, 2018
New Allianz Field's CONCACAF Gold Cup in June a sellout

New Allianz Field's CONCACAF Gold Cup in June a sellout

Host Minnesota United FC announce June 18 doubleheader fastest sellout in the event's history.
Vikings
December 5, 2018
Green Bay fired associate head coach Winston Moss on Tuesday, hours after he tweeted about Aaron Rodgers and the Packers organization.

Packers fire associate head coach after tweet about Aaron Rodgers

The Green Bay Packers dismissed Winston Moss, the associate head coach in charge of linebackers and a 13-year veteran of the staff, hours after a tweet about star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Gophers
December 5, 2018
Minnesota's Dupree McBrayer plays against Iowa in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Pho

Gophers' McBrayer plays through toughest loss — his mother's death

Tayra McFarlane, who died at age 58 on Monday in New York after a battle with cancer, taught her three sons to be tough, work hard and stay out of trouble while raising them as a single mom in Queens.
Wild
December 5, 2018
One power play with two goals adds up to break Wild's three-game losing streak

One power play with two goals adds up to break Wild's three-game losing streak

To stop a season-long, three-game losing streak, the Wild utilized the formula that fueled its prowess earlier this season — relying on a smart, patient, well-rounded hockey for a 3-2 victory.

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