Vikings
October 9, 2019
'You like that?' Kirk Cousins plays better with an edge, but why is he ticked off?

'You like that?' Kirk Cousins plays better with an edge, but why is he ticked off?

"Believe me, the last week has brought that guy out a little bit in me. There's some fire there and some edge," Cousins said on his radio show.
Gophers
October 9, 2019
Bemidji State junior goaltender Zach Driscoll played for Eastview High School.

High school rivals team up as leaders at Bemidji State

Defenseman Tommy Muck, a senior captain from Eagan, and Zach Driscoll, a junior goalie and former Eastview standout, are making their mark with the Beavers.
Gophers
October 9, 2019
Clair DeGeorge led Bemidji State with 22 points on nine goals and 13 assists as a sophomore last season.

Hockey's allure came quickly for Bemidji State's Clair DeGeorge

The Anchorage native traded figure skates for hockey skates, and she's developed into a standout player for the Beavers.
Twins
October 9, 2019
Ranking the disappointment: Eight Twins playoff losses, 2002-present

Ranking the disappointment: Eight Twins playoff losses, 2002-present

After going back and forth on this a few times, here is a list of eight, in order of least to most disappointing playoff finishes for the Twins.
Vikings
October 9, 2019
Vikings kicker Dan Bailey named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Vikings kicker Dan Bailey named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Vikings
October 9, 2019
Two versatile NFL star running backs -- the Vikings' Dalvin Cook, left, and the Panthers' Christian McCaffrey -- have legitimate MVP dreams that stand

Vikings' Cook, Panthers' McCaffrey setting the pace for MVP seasons

Mark Craig's On the NFL: Workhorse running backs Dalvin Cook and Christian McCaffrey are on pace to easily exceed 2,000 yards from scrimmage this season.
Twins
October 9, 2019
Twins players, including injured center fielder Byron Buxton (middle), wore some grim faces during the ninth inning of an ALDS Game 3 loss to the Yank

1-2-3 and they're out: Twins lament quick end to team's fine season

The players were packing up Tuesday and coming to terms with a disappointing ending to a memorable season.
Wolves
October 9, 2019

Ryan Saunders: Treveon Graham 'definitely somebody to keep an eye on'

The newly-acquired wing showcased his versatility in the preseason opener on Tuesday and could be a significant part of the Wolves' rotation.
Wolves
October 9, 2019
Timberwolves rookie guard Jarrett Culver (23) shot over Suns forward Cameron Johnson during the first half of a preseason NBA game Tuesday. He scored

Wolves push the pace, still lose preseason opener to Suns

While rookie Jarrett Culver (pictured) got his first taste of NBA action, Karl-Anthony Towns was his usual effective self, collecting 19 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
Wild
October 9, 2019
Minnesota Wild center Eric Staal (12) looks to take a shot on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) during the third period in an NHL ho

Wild uses four days between games for maintenance, tinkering

Eric Staal is sitting out to heal, and Ryan Donato is skating with the fourth line.
Wolves
October 9, 2019
Dario Saric (36)

Ex-Wolves forward Saric ready for another new start

Saric got a crash course in life in the NBA last season as he was traded twice within the span of a calendar year — once from Philadelphia to the Wolves in November as part of the Jimmy Butler deal and then again in June.
Gophers
October 9, 2019
Gophers hitter Stephanie Samedy ranks third in the Big Ten Conference in kills, averaging 4.2 per set.

Gophers volleyball team, tied for first in Big Ten, plays at Illinois

Minnesota (10-2, 4-0 Big Ten) is on a nine-match winning streak and is tied for first in the conference with Michigan and Wisconsin.

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