Wolves
December 8, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones passes the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, Nov. 23, 20

Wolves' Jones adjust to playing without the ball

Jones is playing about the same amount of minutes as last year — 17.9, but his offensive numbers are down in most categories.
High Schools
December 8, 2018

Saturday's metro prep roundup: Prior Lake knocks off No. 1 East Ridge in boys' basketball

An overview of high school basketball game results.
Sports
December 8, 2018

Saturday's boys' basketball roundup: No. 3 Robbinsdale Cooper upset by St. Thomas Academy

Sports
December 8, 2018
Oklahoma State quarterback Kyler Murray speaks after winning the Heisman Trophy on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 in New York, NY. (Todd J. Van Emst/Heisman T

Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray wins the Heisman Trophy

Oklahoma's football and baseball star beat out two other QBs for the Heisman
Vikings
December 8, 2018
Mike Zimmer will coach Monday night in Seattle, a venue that is far out of the comfort zone of most visitors.

Vikings' path to playoffs and beyond looks filled with road tests

If the Vikings are to make the kind of deep playoff run many had predicted for them, it's very possible they will have to do much of it on the road.
Gophers
December 8, 2018

NCAA volleyball Final Four pairings at Target Center

At least two Big Ten teams are in, including defending champion Nebraska.
Gophers
December 8, 2018

Peaking Nebraska beats Oregon to return to volleyball Final Four

After sweeping its first three foes in the NCAA tournament, Nebraska did it again Saturday, defeating Oregon 25-22, 25-23, 25-17 in the regional finals at Maturi Pavilion to reach its fourth consecutive Final Four.
Twins
December 8, 2018
Michael Pineda spent his first season as a Twin rehabbing from surgery.

Sano, Buxton steal Twins headlines, but Pineda's role for '19 could be big

North Score: Michael Rand and Twins beat writer Phil Miller tackle one of the many mysteries entering the team's 2019 campaign: What role will Micheal Pineda play?
Wild
December 8, 2018
Mikko Koivu

'It's just unraveled': Wild, injured Koivu taking time off to regroup

The Wild canceled practice Saturday and will take Sunday off, too, regrouping after a 7-2 loss to the Oilers in Edmonton on Friday where it played without captain Mikko Koivu.
Gophers
December 8, 2018
Gophers forward Brent Gates Jr.

Late goal sends Gophers men's hockey past Michigan

Mat Robson stopped 50 shots and the Gophers scored with less than 2 minutes to go.
Gophers
December 8, 2018
Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) drove to the basket in the second half.

Oturu's double-double powers Gophers past Arkansas State

Daniel Oturu had a career-best 19 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks in Saturday's 72-56 victory over Arkansas State.
Vikings
December 8, 2018
Vikings safety Harrison Smith celebrated an interception vs. the Saints on Oct. 28.

Hartman: Vikings safety Smith remains marvel in team's secondary

The most versatile defensive player in the NFL is Vikings safety Harrison Smith, and it shows every week as coach Mike Zimmer positions him all over the field.

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