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Scoggins: New Twins regime's patience pays off, now and in future
Wholesale change might have produced desirable results, but this season has reinforced that patience also can be rewarded with unexpected success.
How Case Keenum's career day buried the Bucs
Many hands helped propel Keenum to a career game in Sunday’s 34-17 win against the Buccaneers, but Adam Thielen’s left mitt got a lot of the credit from the Vikings quarterback.
Molitor's 1982 Brewers provide cautionary tale for Molitor's 2017 Twins
Regardless of what source you choose, the Twins’ chances of reaching the playoffs are tantalizingly close to 100 percent. "Close to 100 percent" isn't 100 percent, though.
Lid pops off the Vikings offense with deep balls, big catches now in play
Remember last year, when the Vikings' best way to mitigate their offensive line issues was to have Sam Bradford quickly unload what amounted to a long handoff?
Brennan Menell works from obscurity to NHL contract with Wild
After developing in the Western Hockey League, the high scoring defenseman gets a shot in the organization after not making his high school team as a sophomore.
Read the replay: Vikings Live Chat with Mark Craig
Among other things, Vikings fans wanted to talk about wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur and the upcoming game with Detroit during our weekly Live Chat.
'Yeah, she chewed us out.' Lynx hear from Reeve at intense film review
Describing her coach as "salty,'' Lynx center Sylvia Fowles said the players understood, and expected, what coach Cheryl Reeve had to say.
Twins in driver's seat for wild-card berth entering season's final week
The twins are on the verge of being the first team to lose 100 games and make the playoffs the following season. It could happen tonight.
Backs should be ready for Gophers opener; Croft still suspended
Rodney Smith and Shannon Brooks are on track to play against the Terrapins after suffering injuries during the Gophers' nonconference schedule.
Listen: Was there ever any doubt Case Keenum would shine for Vikings?
Open: Case Keenum lit up the Buccaneers, just like everybody (nobody) expected. 8:00: Dalvin Cook is really good in all phases of the game. Who knew a running back was allowed to do that? 16:00: Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen: Where do they rank among NFL receiving duos. 30:00: A thoughtful national anthem discussion. 38:00: The Lions got hosed last week, and now they play the Vikings. 45:00: Your questions.
Listen: Do the Timberwolves have what it takes to make the playoffs?
In the first episode of our new Timberwolves podcast, Jerry Zgoda and Michael Rand examine the perceived strengths and weaknesses of this year's Timberwolves, who enter the season with internal and external optimism. How will some key roster battles shake out? Will the Wolves have enough shooters? We attempt to answer those questions and more.
Gophers' Murphy sees impact on his family in Virgin Islands after hurricanes
Gophers junior forward Jordan Murphy still concerned for his family in the Virgin Islands after Hurricane Maria. Hopes to see more aid and support come for victims
Wild players getting their 'grump' on ahead of game at Dallas
Tuesday's game will be a pivotal one for many roster hopefuls. There are 37 players battling for spots on the Wild's 23-man squad.
Maryland will start third-string quarterback against Gophers
Sophomore Max Bortenschlager is expected to start after Kasim Hill tore an ACL last week. The Terrapins' season-opening starter, Tyrrell Pirgrome, also tore an ACL.
Souhan: Troll Patrol (Keenum, Sano and taking a knee)
Case Keenum has played well in two-and three-game stretches before. He has never performed well for an entire season.
Trump begins the morning by slamming the NFL again
Following a weekend of kneeling and protesting across the NFL, the Cowboys and their owner displayed their own version of unity Monday night
NCAA assistant coaches among 10 facing charges of corruption
Four NCAA assistant basketball coaches were among those arrested on federal corruption charges Tuesday as part of a scheme to steer NBA-destined college stars toward certain sports agents and financial advisers.
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Gophers Basketball
Gophers' Murphy sees impact on his family in Virgin Islands after hurricanes
Gophers junior forward Jordan Murphy still concerned for his family in the Virgin Islands after Hurricane Maria. Hopes to see more aid and support come for victims
Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: New Twins regime's patience pays off, now and in future
Wholesale change might have produced desirable results, but this season has reinforced that patience also can be rewarded with unexpected success.
Vikings
Lid pops off the Vikings offense with deep balls, big catches now in play
Vikings' Cook tries to keep up with new workload
Read the replay: Vikings Live Chat with Mark Craig
Trump begins the morning by slamming the NFL again
Gophers
Backs should be ready for Gophers opener; Croft still suspended
Goldy runs over youth football player during Vikings mascot game
Tommies-Johnnies: So when will the Target Field rematch take place?
Four-star basketball recruit Hunter cancels Gophers visit
Twins
Twins in driver's seat for wild-card berth entering season's final week
Scoggins: New Twins regime's patience pays off, now and in future
Latest Wild Card update: Twins win and they're just about in
Molitor's 1982 Brewers provide cautionary tale for Molitor's 2017 Twins
High Schools
Top football games this week: South St. Paul, Mahtomedi meet in battle of ranked teams
Top volleyball games this week: Maple Lake meets Mayer Lutheran in clash of top-ranked teams
Prep athletes of the week: Minneapolis Washburn junior pushed into girls' top spot in Class 2A cross-country
Top boys' soccer games this week: Stillwater battles East Ridge in important Suburban East tilt
Wolves
Muhammad returns to Wolves after long-term deals didn't come
Crawford says Wolves' Thibodeau is one of a kind
Thibodeau wants Wolves players to speak freely, stand during anthem
Timberwolves veteran Jamal Crawford has seen a lot, but not this
Lynx
'That's what I call Loserville': Angry Reeve unimpressed with Lynx comeback
Lynx misery times three: Watch these final seconds losses to L.A.
After falling behind 28-2, frantic Lynx comeback falls just short
'Yeah, she chewed us out.' Lynx hear from Reeve at intense film review
MN United
Loons' Miguel Ibarra 'in a completely different place'
Sporting KC tops Galaxy, extends home unbeaten streak to 24
Atlanta extends home unbeaten streak to 12, beats Impact 2-0
Valeri scores twice and Timbers beat Orlando City 3-0
Outdoors
DNR estimates surge in wolf population in Minnesota
Anderson: Ducks scarce at Minnesota River hunting reunion
Wilderness is deeper than pristine beauty, writer says. At its core is human history.
Vehicle hits and kills 200-pound bear in Twin Cities suburb
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Hall of Fame inductees describe their Hall of Fame shots
Two putts, a 6-iron and an 11-wood.
Former Vikings player reveals he can sing, stuns judges on 'The Voice'
On Monday night, 300-pound retired defensive tackle Esera Tuaolo traded knocking over football opponents for stunning the judges during the season premiere of NBC's "The Voice."
NFL anthem protests evolve past Kaepernick's original intent
their reasons for demonstrating as varied as their methods.
Maryland turns to 3rd starting QB after Hill's knee injury
The Maryland football team is turning to its third starting quarterback of the season.
U.S. Bank Stadium security firm is fired after investigation
U.S. Bank Stadium operator SMG abruptly terminated Tuesday the contract with security provider Monterrey Security one year into a three-year contract amid concerns that it failed to comply with state licensing requirements for its employees.