Sports
September 14, 2019

Sid's jottings

Wild
September 14, 2019
Spurgeon, Wild continue successful partnership

Spurgeon, Wild continue successful partnership

Jared Spurgeon reflected on his journey from unsigned draft pick to standout defenseman with the Wild after signing a seven-year extension.
Vikings
September 14, 2019

Vikings offensive line needs to improve for them to win against Green Bay

Within an impressive Vikings season-opening victory Sunday there are some concerning things lurking — particularly when it comes to the offensive line.
Vikings
September 14, 2019
Vikings defensive back Anthony Harris, left, and cornerback Xavier Rhodes celebrate his interception in the Falcons end zone during the third quarter

Undrafted players, such as Vikings safety Harris, making their mark

For undrafted players, there seems to be less pressure to succeed because there are no expectations.
Gophers
September 14, 2019
Gophers look to stop Georgia Southern's rushing game, a feat they accomplished at Fresno State

Gophers look to stop Georgia Southern's rushing game, a feat they accomplished at Fresno State

The Gophers held Fresno State to just 57 rushing yards last weekend but now face a triple-option offense from the Eagles.
Wild
September 14, 2019
Wild's Spurgeon: 'Surreal' to ink 7-year, $53M contract extension

Wild's Spurgeon: 'Surreal' to ink 7-year, $53M contract extension

The Wild locked up defenseman Jared Spurgeon through the 2026-27 season.
Twins
September 14, 2019
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer (31) delivered a pitch in the second inning.

Devin Smeltzer gets the call to start first of two games in Cleveland

Twins have added rookie Jorge Alcala to their bullpen, just in case.
Vikings
September 14, 2019
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33). ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Minneapolis, MN – September 8, 2

Vikings' Cook learns lessons from star NFL running backs

The third-year running back worked out with Frank Gore and got advice from Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew.
Vikings
September 14, 2019
Week 2 picks: Vikings one of nine predicted road winners

Week 2 picks: Vikings one of nine predicted road winners

Oddsmakers are predicting more smiles for road teams this week as eight are favored Sunday and Monday.
Twins
September 14, 2019
Twins DH Nelson Cruz is closing in on Harmon Killebrew's club record for slugging percentage in a season.

Cruz expresses admiration for Killebrew's consistency

Nelson Cruz never met Harmon Killebrew but the Twins' current home run leader has learned a lot during his time in Minnesota about the franchise's power-hitting icon
Gophers
September 14, 2019
Colorado State quarterback Collin Hill loses his helmet and football after being tackled by Minnesota defensive lineman Tai'yon Devers during an NCAA

Devers giving Gophers a blast from the past this season

Tai'yon Devers has been quiet on the field since a big freshman impact in 2016.
Twins
September 14, 2019
The tarp rests on the field after a game between the Twins and Indians was postponed due to the weather on Friday

All arms on deck: After washout, Twins to use bullpen for today's doubleheader

The teams were tied 2-2 in the third inning when heavy storms hit Cleveland, washing out the game. A split doubleheader will be held Saturday. Both ends will be bullpen games for the Twins.

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