Randball
November 24, 2021
Gophers defensive end Boye Mafe (34) will be tasked with slowing down the Badgers on Saturday.

As we obsess over scenarios, Gophers' Mafe locked in on Badgers

Gophers coach P.J. Fleck has an impressive ability to keep his players focused on the present. Boye Mafe, a senior defensive end, helps explain how Fleck does it.
Sports
November 24, 2021
Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Boye Mafe (34) celebrated after Nebraska Cornhuskers were called for a safety in the fourth quarter.

DE Boye Mafe on the Wisconsin showdown; Wolves, Gophers winning with defense

On Wednesday's Daily Delivery podcast, Michael Rand welcomes in two special guests for a themed show about good defense.
Sports
November 24, 2021

NFL teams on Thanksgiving schedule all coming off loss

Maybe the NFL teams set to play on Thanksgiving got caught looking ahead to the holiday extravaganza.
Sports
November 24, 2021

For the ACC, parity comes at a price: no CFP appearance

Pat Narduzzi still can't make up his mind.
Gophers
November 23, 2021
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen rushed for a 53-yard touchdown against Nebraska on Saturday.

Badgers face Gophers with latest star tailback: 17-year-old Braelon Allen

After deciding to skip his senior year of high school, the 240-pound Allen went from being a defensive recruit and special teams player to stardom as Wisconsin's latest standout tailback.
Wild
November 23, 2021
With Wild captain Jared Spurgeon (left) out “week to week” because of a lower-body injury, other defensemen such as Jordie Benn (right) will need

Wild adjusts lineup with captain Spurgeon sidelined for near future

Jordie Benn will keep his spot in the six-man defensive rotation in place of Jared Spurgeon, although Calen Addison has been called up from Iowa.
Sports
November 23, 2021
This guy didn’t win the 2021 Turkey of the Year. Who did?

Patrick Reusse Turkey of the Year past winners, from 1978 to today

The "winners" have all been Turkeys, no matter the honor's name.
Wolves
November 23, 2021
Jimmy Butler helped the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals in 2020.

Butler, Heat could be the ones to spoil Timberwolves win streak

The Wolves haven't won five in a row since Jimmy Butler was a member of the team.
Gophers
November 23, 2021
Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson explained a drill to players earlier this season, along with assistant coach Dave Thorson (gray shirt). Johnson a

Defensive-minded identity forming under Johnson in Gophers' undefeated start

Assistant coach Dave Thorson's presence has aided Ben Johnson in adopting a similar defense-first mentality from their DeLaSalle days together.
Vikings
November 23, 2021
Dalvin Cook and the Vikings have won two in a row. If the team takes care of business in its next four winnable games, that streak will grow to six.

Neal: Why not a win streak? Vikings' hot offense, soft schedule spark holiday optimism

The Grinches out there in Vikings fandom could get a Christmas present next month they didn't expect: a winning football team.
Vikings
November 23, 2021
Kirk Cousins and Aaron Rodgers.

Cousins keeps trending up, taking his place among some of the best ever

Kirk Cousins moved ahead of Aaron Rodgers in one career stat on Sunday and is closing in on Hall of Famer Dan Marino. Also, Jonathan Taylor is running wild and is there really a 'best' team in the NFL?
Vikings
November 23, 2021
49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel ran for a touchdown past Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins on Sunday.

Vikings challenge: 13-minute drive shows 49ers as ball-hogging bullies

On the NFL: With an interesting mixture of runners, Kyle Shanahan's physical, ball-control attack has helped the 49ers win three of their last four going into Sunday's game against the Vikings.

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