Gophers
January 14, 2022
The Gophers allowed 17.3 points per game last season, sixth best in the nation.

Gophers football adds Brick Haley as defensive line coach

Haley has more than 30 years of experience, most recently as the defensive line coach at Missouri.
Gophers
January 14, 2022
Gophers senior Eric Curry

Curry's ankle improves, status uncertain for Sunday's Iowa game

If Eric Curry can't play because of the injury he suffered at Michigan State, his place in the starting lineup is expected to be taken by transfer Charlie Daniels.
Outdoors
January 14, 2022
Americans are critical business for Quetico Provincial Park.

Anderson: Want to paddle Quetico this summer? Maybe you'll get to

Owing to COVID's impact, a number of factors will determine how feasible it is for U.S. residents to cross the border into the Canadian wilderness that's a twin to Minnesota's BWCA.
Sports
January 14, 2022
Fans cheer in the first half Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. The Minnesota Gophers hosted the Missouri Kansas City Roos

Updates: More on the COVID vaccine mandate and Twin Cities sports venues

The University of Minnesota announced its own guidelines for Minneapolis and outstate campuses; an outdoor World Cup qualifying soccer match at Allianz FIeld will fall under the St. Paul ordinance.
Randball
January 14, 2022
Wolves guard Patrick Beverley is one of several interesting players on the roster.

Buy or sell? Wolves in complicated position as trade deadline nears

For the Wolves, hovering around .500 is a signal of progress — and puts them firmly in the playoff hunt. So how should they proceed?
Vikings
January 14, 2022
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson

Jefferson second-team All-Pro, misses top team by one vote

Justin Jefferson ranked second in the NFL with 1,616 receiving yards and fourth with 108 catches, but he fell one vote short of being a first-team All-Pro selection.
Vikings
January 14, 2022
Cooper Kupp of the Rams was one of five unanimous All-Pro slections by the Associated Press.

NFL All-Pro selections and vote totals

The results of The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members:.
Lynx
January 14, 2022
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles faces a decision on her future as WNBA free agency begins.

After making waves in 2021 free agency, Lynx now facing roadblocks

The challenges for general manager and coach Cheryl Reeve are mostly in-house, especially with Napheesa Collier likely out for the season and Sylvia Fowles' status.
Outdoors
January 14, 2022
“Don’t just feel at home — make Middle River your home!’’ That’s the slogan city officials in the goose capital of Minnesota have paired w

Free land, cable and beer: State's tiny goose capital wants you to move there

Make Middle River your home and perks include a free lot, a Sportsmen's Club membership and a $100 gift certificate to a tavern in town.
Gophers
January 14, 2022
Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) steals the ball from Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Payton Willis (0) during first half action Wednesd

Four things learned from Gophers men's tough loss at Michigan State

Eric Curry's injury overshadowed his stellar performance Wednesday, as well as the Gophers improved rebounding.
Wolves
January 14, 2022
Timberwolves boss Sachin Gupta said if the team brings in additional players by the Feb. 10 trade deadline, they should not be “rentals” but playe

Wolves boss Gupta sees team as 'buyers' as trade deadline looms

The Wolves haven't been in this position often in recent history: Sachin Gupta not only wants to upgrade the roster, but his bigger goal is a second half of the season good enough to avoid the NBA's postseason play-in tournament.
Sports
January 14, 2022
What the Wolves need right now: Trades and depth . . . and a regret

What the Wolves need right now: Trades and depth . . . and a regret

A hard-fought loss to a solid Memphis team shows what the Wolves can do — and what they're missing. Also, NFL writer Mark Craig joins the Daily Delivery podcast with Vikings thoughts and playoff picks.

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