Randball
October 12, 2021
Ben Simmons during a game in May.

Wolves trade target Simmons back in Philadelphia — but for how long?

Ben Simmons ended his training camp holdout. Is a reconciliation possible with the 76ers, or is he just tired of losing money?
Vikings
October 12, 2021
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (right, with running back Alexander Mattison) surprised the Vikings’ social justice committee last week \with a $50

Cousins surprises Vikings' social justice group with $500,000 gift

The committee has been in operation since before the 2018 season, working on issues like law enforcement and criminal justice reform and educational outcomes for students of color.
Sports
October 12, 2021

USGA, R&A provide rule for tours to limit driver length

The length of Phil Mickelson's driver he used in winning the PGA Championship won't be allowed. Bryson DeChambeau can only use a 48-inch driver when he's competing in Long Drive Association events.
Vikings
October 12, 2021
Micah Hyde returned an interception for a touchdown in Buffalo’s win over Kansas City.

Top teams, best performances, predictions and trends: The NFL after Week 5

NFL Insider Mark Craig looks back at Week 5 and looks ahead to Week 6.
Colleges
October 12, 2021
KiJuan Ware wants to make Macalester a winner, and much more.

After 11 jobs in 10 states, Macalester's Ware set to 'make this thing go'

Football Across Minnesota: A Black coach is trying to put down roots, finally, in St. Paul. A quarterback's seven-season roller-coaster ride ended too soon. Vikings play-call frustration, wishing Trey Potts well, what to watch this weekend and more.
Sports
October 12, 2021
Big football stories: Zimmer/Cousins, Vikings run defense, Trey Potts

Big football stories: Zimmer/Cousins, Vikings run defense, Trey Potts

Daily Delivery goes 100% football: The Vikings haven't gotten desired results from off-season moves, what to make of Alpha male shoving on the sidelines and college football writer Randy Johnson on the Trey Potts injury.
Gophers
October 12, 2021
Trey Potts was the Gophers’ leading rusher this season with 552 yards and six touchdown before getting hurt in Minnesota’s 20-13 victory over Purd

Gophers lose Potts for season; severity of injury still unknown

Coach P.J. Fleck said it's "too early to tell'' if the injury suffered by running back Trey Potts will end his football career. Fleck would not provide details about the injury itself.
Wild
October 12, 2021
Nico Sturm

Sturm hopes to build on efficient rookie season, win Olympic berth

With NHLers set to return to the Olympics next year, Nico Sturm could get invited to represent his native Germany at the Winter Games in Beijing.
Outdoors
October 12, 2021
State wildlife officials are scrambling to protect Minnesota’s herd.

New crackdown could halt captive deer movement for year or more

The DNR is banning movement of farmed whitetail deer once again to protect against spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, which threatens to ruin the state's $1.3 billion deer hunting economy
High Schools
October 12, 2021
Proctor's Terry Egerdahl field is lit up on Thursday night for a High School Soccer game. Proctor, a small town on a hill west of Duluth reels in the

Proctor High School football coach resigns amid investigation

Derek Parendo, who has been employed by the district for 21 years, will be on a paid leave of absence through the end of the school year and will not return next year,
Wild
October 12, 2021
Colorado has the NHL’s most potent line in, from left, center Nathan MacKinnon and wingers Gabe Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen.

NHL power rankings: Tampa Bay, Colorado are the teams to beat

Star Tribune hockey writer Sarah McLellan rates the teams as the new season faces off Tuesday.
Wild
October 12, 2021
Steven Stamkos, left, and Nikita Kucherov lead a powerful Tampa Bay team that is seeking its third consecutive Stanley Cup.

Five story lines as NHL begins play

The season begins Tuesday night with two games, and a full schedule on tap, Star Tribune hockey writer Sarah McLellan gives us a sneak preview.

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