Vikings
December 5, 2022
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) reacts in front of New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) after a defensive stop during th

Five Extra Points: White just another backup QB; Vikings lucky (and good)

Jets backup quarterback Mike White threw for 369 yards, but when his team really needed him to make plays — on third downs and in the red zone — he failed miserably.
Vikings
December 4, 2022
Duke Shelley (20) of the Minnesota Vikings breaks up a pass intended for Tyler Conklin (83) in the third quarter Sunday, December 4, 2022, at U.S. Ban

Vikings cornerback Evans returns to concussion protocol

Rookie cornerback Akayleb Evans was making his second start and cleared evaluation in the third quarter before reporting symptoms and going off for good in the fourth.
Wild
December 4, 2022
Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and Jon Merrill defend the goal against Dallas center Tyler Seguin during the first period

Wild blow big lead in Dallas, but win 6-5 in shootout

The Wild led 5-1 in the third period before the Stars roared back to force the extra session. Mats Zuccarello, Kirill Kaprizov and Frederick Gaudreau scored for the Wild in the shootout, with Gaudreau's finish standing up as the clincher.
Vikings
December 4, 2022
Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson scored a fourth-quarter touchdown against Jets cornerback D.J. Reed.

Jets slow Jefferson but can't stop him on key TD in Vikings win

The Jets secondary held Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson to 45 yards, but left Minnesota frustrated by his third-down score in the fourth quarter.
Gophers
December 4, 2022
Minnesota Gophers defensive back Michael Dixon (11) celebrates after a tackle against Western Illinois during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 10, 20

Gophers safety Dixon will enter transfer portal

Versatile defensive back Michael Dixon played in 12 games this season and started the regular-season finale against Wisconsin.
Vikings
December 4, 2022
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins showed his toughness on the run and in the pocket Sunday against the Jets.

Scoggins: On off day, Cousins takes hits, makes throws when they matter

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was uncharacteristically erratic against the Jets, but when his team faced a gut-check moment he put his toughness on display.
Vikings
December 4, 2022
Podcast: Vikings stick to script with another uneven win against Jets

Podcast: Vikings stick to script with another uneven win against Jets

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan discuss another inconsistent Vikings performance that ended in a one-score win.
Vikings
December 4, 2022
Vikings safety Harrison Smith got his fifth interception of the season, tying a career high.

Vikings-Jets recap: Game balls, numbers to know, what's next

The Vikings safeties made big plays at the beginning and end of the game as they held on to beat the Jets.
Gophers
December 4, 2022

Gophers wrestlers end six-match losing streak to Oklahoma State

Unbeaten Minnesota won 18-12 after jumping out to a 15-3 lead in Stillwater.
Olympics
December 4, 2022
Regan Smith, shown at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary in June

Lakeville's Regan Smith wins five events at U.S. Open swim meet

Regan Smith Smith earned the women's high-point award for the meet with victories in the 100 and 200 backstroke, the 100 and 200 butterfly and the 200 individual medley.
Olympics
December 4, 2022
Jessie Diggins, shown during the 10km Classic during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

Jessie Diggins wins World Cup cross-country event in Norway

With Friday's win, Jessie Diggins is now tied with Kikkan Randall for the most World Cup wins by an American cross-country skier.
Sports
December 4, 2022
Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) scores on a 14-yard touchdown run ahead of New York Jets safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) during the

Vikings hold 27-22 lead on Jets in 4th quarter

The Vikings are looking to clinch the NFC North with five games remaining on their schedule. Tap here for play-by-play, detailed statistics and scores from Week 13 in the NFL.

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