Vikings
Vikings promote Alexander Hollins, place Ben Gedeon on IR
With Adam Thielen out for Monday's game against the Seahawks, the Vikings added a fourth healthy receiver to their active roster.
Vikings
Souhan: History lesson on black quarterbacks is worth repeating
Time for a history lesson. Did you know that there was a point in NFL history when executives shied away from drafting, signing or developing black quarterbacks? It was 2018.
Vikings
Souhan: Vikings need to contain Wilson, minimize Seattle's big plays
My guess is that the Vikings will try to play Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson the way they did in the 2015 playoff game at TCF Bank Stadium, which worked well until the fourth quarter.
Local
Black Friday special again at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas
Free admission on the day after Thanksgiving to encourage time outdoors.
Vikings
On the road, in Seattle, facing Wilson: Vikings facing big tasks
For a coach who's long said he loves proving people wrong, Mike Zimmer can put a big prize in his cross hairs on Monday night when the Vikings play at Seattle.
Vikings
For Vikings and Cousins, a chance to remove all doubts
The significance of this one goes beyond the standings, even though it is true that a Vikings win keeps them in position to control their own destiny in the NFC North while a loss dings them in the division race.
Gophers
Pitino: Tough schedule keeping Gophers from building needed depth
Part of coach Richard Pitino not relying on his bench is because of the lack of experience, with four freshmen and a sophomore. But there's more to the issue.
Gophers
For Gophers and fans, it's grief and then a bowl game
Gophers players and fans have a month to rinse the sour taste out of their mouths from Saturday's loss to Wisconsin. But there's still a payoff ahead for the 10-2 season.
Twins
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Baldelli's challenges: Get free agents, replacements for departed coaches
Twins Insider: The Twins are unlikely to go after über aces Gerrit Cole or Stephen Strasburg in free agency, but they have interest in the next tier of pitchers.
Sports
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When following local sports teams, 'almost' definitely tops 'no chance'
We've gotten pretty good at this business of getting right up to the brink of something truly amazing and then having it come crashing down, but it's not wrong to keep getting your hopes up.
Gophers
Gophers-Clemson game preview
The Gophers (3-4) are looking for their first win against a high-major opponent this season. They fell to 0-4 in such games with last week's 72-68 loss against DePaul at the Barn.
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