Vikings
December 5, 2022
C.J. Ham and the Vikings last played the Colts at home in the 2021 preseason.

Vikings' home game against Colts scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17

The Vikings will play back-to-back Saturday games this month after the Week 15 kickoff against the Colts was flexed, the league announced Monday.
Gophers
December 5, 2022
Gophers forward Jamison Battle (10) made a move along the baseline while being defended by Purdue guard Brandon Newman (5) on Sunday.

Four takeaways from Gophers loss at Purdue: Battle and battling back

Ben Johnson's in a much different situation in early December than he was last season in his first year with the Gophers basketball program.
High Schools
December 5, 2022
Maple Grove Crimson wide receiver Jacob Anderson (12) scores a touchdown in the first half. Rosemount Irish played the Maple Grove Crimson in the Clas

Prep Athletes of the Week: Comeback positions Anderson to be Prep Bowl star

A left knee injury threatened to wipe out Jacob Anderson's senior football season. Determination cleared his path back and ended with Maple Grove winning the 6A title at the Prep Bowl.
High Schools
December 5, 2022
The boys Class 1A state swim championships took place Saturday, March 5, 2022 on the campus of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn. ] SHA

High school boys swimming 2022-23: Graduation leaves a vacuum

The best of last season's swimmers were seniors, so opportunities abound this winter.
High Schools
December 5, 2022
Hopkins skier Sydney Drevlow crosses the finish line of the girls 5k freestyle pursuit race to win the gold medal at the Minnesota State High School L

High school skiing 2022-23: A champ returns, a change awaits

Sydney Drevlow of Hopkins returns to pursue another Nordic title, and Alpine contenders will see a new format at state.
Sports
December 5, 2022
Reusse: Vikings turn up drama in victory, Wolves unglued in defeat

Reusse: Vikings turn up drama in victory, Wolves unglued in defeat

Columnist Patrick Reusse shares the weekend's excitement with host Michael Rand. That would be the Vikings win, as well as thrills by the Wild and U women's basketball. Meanwhile, the Wolves are veering toward trouble.
Colleges
December 5, 2022
Bethel players and coaches huddled following Saturday’s playoff loss.

Bethel can't survive fourth-quarter comeback by Mary Hardin-Baylor in D-III playoffs

After the Royals scored on the second play of the fourth quarter to take an 11-point lead, the Crusaders started their comeback on the first play of their ensuing possession and won 41-28.
High Schools
December 5, 2022
New London-Spicer players celebrate in the end n zone after Brycen Christensen (81)   scored the touchdown to win the 3A title game over Dilworth-Glyn

Miracle finish: Watch the Prep Bowl game-ending touchdown that's gone viral

After most of us forget the winners of the seven high school state title games played during the 40th Prep Bowl, one play will live on: New London-Spicer's game-winning score to win the 3A championship.
Vikings
December 5, 2022
Vikings safety Camryn Bynum, right, celebrated his game-clinching interception in the fourth quarter with linebacker William Kwenkeu (47) and other te

Souhan; Bynum's big plays epitomize bend-sometimes-break defense

Second-year safety Camryn Bynum caused the Vikings' first interception, then had one of his own to seal the game as the defense made just enough plays to mask its issues.
Gophers
December 5, 2022
Purdue center Zach Edey drew 11 fouls on Gophers post players on Sunday.

31 points, 22 rebounds: U can't handle Purdue's 7-foot-4 star in loss

The Gophers eventually became another Purdue opponent that was dominated inside by Zach Edey as a strong start gave way to an 89-70 loss in the Big ten opener.
Gophers
December 5, 2022
Maryland played Virginia Tech during the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl. It'll be the Gophers vs. Syracuse later this month in the Bronx.

Pinstripe Bowl will require Gophers to adapt a different state of mind

Coach P.J. Fleck pointed out positives of a bowl trip to New York City: a not-so-warm location but one with plenty of experiences you wouldn't find on the beach or in the desert.
Vikings
December 5, 2022
Camryn Bynum (24) of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter.

Escape artists: Vikings perform more last-minute magic to beat Jets

Up by five points and protecting their end zone, safety Camryn Bynum added his name to a list of Vikings bonded by good fortune or shrewd operation — or a combination of the two.

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