Twins
September 28, 2020
Twins players, including, from left, first baseman Miguel Sano and relief pitcher Jorge Alcala, right, left fielder Eddie Rosario (20), and third base

Twins repeat as AL Central champs despite loss, will host Astros Tuesday

A bullpen blowup in their home park is not how Rocco Baldelli and his players wanted to close this bizarre season. But in terms of the postseason, it was the best-case scenario for the Twins.
Twins
September 28, 2020
Twins players gathered on the field for a team photo with the AL Central championship banner.

Souhan: To erase past playoff debacles, Twins must draw on mental toughness

Twins players acknowledged their division title and home playoff berth in muted fashion Sunday, intent on bringing about bigger and better celebrations in the days ahead.
Loons
September 28, 2020
Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) took a point blank shot at Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Andrew Putna (51) in the second half.

Loons play to 0-0 draw with Real Salt Lake

The two teams played for the third time since July -- and the second time in three weeks at Allianz Field – but neither could find the back of the net.
Wild
September 28, 2020
Mikko Koivu talked about his hockey future on a Zoom call with reporters Friday morning.

Next chapter? Koivu hasn't decided whether to keep playing hockey

Mikko Koivu has been captain of the Finnish national team, and is one of the country's most-known celebrities despite living in Minnesota for more than a decade.
Vikings
September 28, 2020
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson made his way into the end zone for a 71-yard touchdown in the third quarter as the Vikings took on th

Jefferson's breakout day is a bright spot for the Vikings

Justin Jefferson's seven catches for 175 yards in his first NFL start were the franchise's biggest rookie receiving day behind Randy Moss and Sammy White.
Vikings
September 28, 2020
Hartman: Twins, Vikings have different fortunes at home

Hartman: Twins, Vikings have different fortunes at home

The Twins this season set a club mark for home winning percentage while the Vikings have opened winless at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings
September 28, 2020
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook ran for a first down leaving Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler on his back in the third quarter as

Vikings left Cook on sideline when they needed him most

Dalvin Cook got some rest during his career-best day late in the third quarter, which resulted in a Vikings punt and a Titans comeback.
Vikings
September 28, 2020
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) dove on the top for a one yard touchdown in the third quater.] Jerry Holt •Jerry.Holt@startribune.c

Mark Craig's five extra points from Vikings/Titans

Five takeaways from Sunday's game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Twins
September 28, 2020
Minnesota Twins Minnesota Twins Nelson Cruz, center, smiles in the dugout after the Twins clinched the AL Central championship with the Chicago White

Twins vs. Houston: a look at the upcoming wild-card series

Game 1 is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Target Field.
Vikings
September 27, 2020
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) scrambled in the fourth quarter.

Podcast: Big plays lift and sink Vikings in one-point loss to Titans

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Chip Scoggins discuss the Vikings' 31-30 loss to the Titans, including the revived but imperfect offense and an ineffective defense ravaged by injuries.
Vikings
September 27, 2020

Vikings fall to 0-3 with loss to Titans

The Minnesota Vikings host the Tennessee Titans at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2020. (Top photo by Elizabeth Flores)
Lynx
September 27, 2020
Rookie Crystal Dangerfield (2) never stopped trying to make plays, even with the Lynx facing elimination.

Dangerfield learns plenty in challenging playoff run with Lynx

The Lynx put a lot on Crystal Dangerfield's plate this season, and she responded with a Rookie of the Year performance while adding inevitable all-rookie team honors to that Sunday

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