Loons
September 28, 2020

Boxall's Loons club record hits 87 games and counting

Minnesota United center back Michael Boxall on Sunday played a club record 87th career game Sunday, part of a strange season in which he is the only player who has played every minute.
Vikings
September 28, 2020
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) on the sidelines in the final second of the game.

Better effort, bitter outcome: Titans rally late as Vikings slip to 0-3

Justin Jefferson's breakout performance and Dalvin Cook's career day on the ground led an offensive resurgence, but the Vikings couldn't take advantage and lost 31-30 to Tennessee.
Wolves
September 28, 2020
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley plays against the Boston Celtics during an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP P

Wolves guard Beasley arrested in Plymouth

Malik Beasley was arrested Saturday night in Plymouth on charges of possession of narcotics and receiving and/or concealing stolen property, according to jail records.
Vikings
September 28, 2020
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) was sacked as he made a pass in the fourth quarter. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.c

With Cousins facing more pressure, Vikings' line gets scrutinized

No NFL quarterback this season was pressured more than Cousins on Sunday vs. the Titans.
Vikings
September 28, 2020
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was pressured on a Hail Mary pass near the end of the game.

Vikings' blown lead vs. Titans was their largest at home in nine seasons

The end of Sunday's loss to the Titans was "more of a disaster than chaos," Mike Zimmer says. Plus, two players who stood out, two trends to watch and one big question.
Vikings
September 28, 2020
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer pressed his head into his hand as he watched from the sidelines in the second quarter against the Titans on Sunday.

Scoggins: In assigning Vikings blame, there's plenty to go around

The coach was angry. The quarterback sounded ticked too, and also surprised and/or annoyed by his coach's comment. Their answers appeared to be subtle jabs.
Twins
September 28, 2020
With Twins set to face Astros, it's time to renew your hate for cheaters

With Twins set to face Astros, it's time to renew your hate for cheaters

Way back about a decade ago -- actually, it was just earlier this year -- the hottest story line in sports was the cheating Houston Astros.
Vikings
September 28, 2020
The similarities between former Viking Stefon Diggs (now with the Bills) and former Wolf Jimmy Butler (now with the Heat) are striking.

Jimmy Butler and Stefon Diggs: Kindred spirits who got away

I'm not here to pour salt in these wounds. Rather, I continue to be struck by just how similar Butler and Diggs are.
High Schools
September 28, 2020
Hockey season proposals await approval amid talk of later starts

Hockey season proposals await approval amid talk of later starts

The Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association proposed two scenarios for boys' hockey, the more ambitious of which features 24 games and full section and state tournaments. The girls' season could be delayed by up to six weeks.
Vikings
September 28, 2020
Receiver Adam Thielen after a fourth-quarter interception near the end of the Vikings' 31-30 loss to Tennessee on Sunday.

Scoggins: Victory in their grasp, Vikings throw it away

The Vikings on Sunday found a new way to lose as a slapstick finish wasted brilliant performances by Dalvin Cook and Justin Jefferson.
Twins
September 28, 2020
Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario acknowledged the Reds after their extra-inning victory on Sunday.

What, no Yankees? Twins say hello to new opponent: Houston

The Twins will open the 2020 playoffs in Target Field on Tuesday, and the opponent, after four consecutive ill-fated and one-sided matchups with New York, will be the Houston Astros.
Twins
September 28, 2020

Twins fans might still get a chance to attend playoff games

It won't happen at Target Field, but the possibility still exists that Twins fans, if only a few, might get to attend Twins games this season.

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