Vikings
November 24, 2021
Tackle Brian O’Neill was knocked out of the Vikings’ January 2020 playoff loss to the 49ers after a flagged hit by edge rusher Nick Bosa.

Vikings tackle O'Neill prepares for matchup with 49ers standout Bosa

The last time the teams met, in a playoff game, Brian O'Neill was knocked out of the game when Nick Bosa hit him, and was penalized, after an interception.
Outdoors
November 24, 2021
Nolan Sprengeler, left, and Kevin Kray with the massive fish. The 57 3/4-inch muskie had a girth of 29 inches.

Plymouth angler's Mille Lacs muskie breaks state record: 'What an incredible fish'

Plymouth angler catches 55-pound, 14-ounce monster and topples a record that has stood for 64 years.
Gophers Basketball
November 24, 2021
Sophomore transfer forward Jamison Battle (10) ranks first on the Gophers and fifth in the Big Ten in scoring at 18.8 points per game.

U's Battle among top scorers, but wants to be 'total package'

Pregame: Jamison Battle, a sophomore transfer, ranks fifth in the Big Ten in scoring entering Wednesday vs. Jacksonville, but he's also an improved defender.
Loons
November 24, 2021
Fans cheered on the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team in the in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup at Allianz Field.

U.S. men's team to play Feb. 2 World Cup qualifier at Allianz Field

The U.S. men's national soccer team's February game will be its second visit to the St. Paul stadium.
Gophers
November 24, 2021
Jerry Kieft greeted quarterback Tanner Morgan’s mother, Pat (No. 2 jersey), and family friends Jaxon and Jace Trettin before the Oct. 23 game agains

For one Gophers family tailgate, it's 'food, family, fellowship. Win or lose'

Gatherings have offered families a chance to support quarterback Tanner Morgan's mother, Pat, who lost her husband to brain cancer this year.
Gophers
November 24, 2021
Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim, who was lost for the season in the opener against Ohio State because of a torn Achilles’ tendon, is coming bac

Gophers' Ibrahim announces he'll be back next season

All-America running back Mohamed Ibrahim suffered a season-ending injury in the opener against Ohio State.
Vikings
November 24, 2021
Vikings safety Camryn Bynum hopes there’s more to celebrate around Christmas.

How Vikings could go from thankful to merry this holiday season

From Thanksgiving weekend to Christmas weekend the Vikings play five games. If they win most of them, start making your playoff-viewing plans.
November 24, 2021
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passed the ball to Packers running back A.J. Dillon (28) during the third quarter, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 in Min

What will Vikings face Sunday? Lots of fakes, other trickery from 49ers

In San Francisco on Sunday, the Vikings defense will see even more elements of the offensive system they struggled to defend at times against Green Bay. Here's how it works.
Vikings
November 24, 2021
Jared Allen of the Vikings sacked Eagles quarterback Nick Foles during a 2013 game at the Metrodome.

Allen is Hall of Fame semifinalist for second consecutive year

Former Vikings Pro Bowler Jared Allen is 12th on the NFL's career sacks list.
November 24, 2021
Podcast: Previewing Vikings-49ers and opening up the mailbag

Podcast: Previewing Vikings-49ers and opening up the mailbag

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview the Vikings' latest trip out west and the challenges they face in the 49ers offense on the latest Access Vikings podcast.
Twins
November 24, 2021
Willians Astudillo

Astudillo clears release waivers, will head to baseball's open market

Popular Twin Willians Astudillo was designated for assignment last week. Pitcher Charlie Barnes also cleared waivers and was assigned to Class AAA St. Paul.
Wild
November 24, 2021
Alex Goligoski

Goligoski makes seamless transition by stepping in to Wild defense

The NHL veteran has five assists in the past three games as the team has gone on an offensive upsurge this season.

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