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At the end of the Spielman-Zimmer era, the Vikings were a team on edge

Former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer took the field ahead of a game between the Steelerslast month.

For eight years, Mike Zimmer's unremitting approach yielded more wins than any coach not named Bud Grant or Dennis Green, but ultimately wore thin on his players.

Comeback for shorthanded Gophers men's basketball team falls short in loss to Iowa

Hawkeyes guard Tony Perkins, right, put pressure on Gophers guard Luke Loewe at the basket during the first half Sunday at Williams Arena.

The Gophers trailed 23 points in the second half, but cut it to a three-point game late with only seven scholarship players.

Teaching Steph and Seth Curry is Melissa Nori's 'claim to fame'

The wife of Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori worked with Dell Curry's sons in Toronto 22 years ago.

Scores, schedules and stats

Ruled out: Australia deports Djokovic for being unvaccinated

Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on Sunday after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19.

Former Gophers running back Ky Thomas transfers to Kansas

The former Topeka, Kan., prep standout returned to his home state.

Souhan: Wolves have the players — finally — but on-court presence, maturity still lacking

Karl-Anthony Towns could be the centerpiece of a playoff team this year.

If this team can grow up, quickly, it could join the (short) list of most-likable squads in franchise history.

Gophers' men's basketball top-scorer Jamison Battle overlooked no more

Battle shined even on a loaded Minnesota AAU team, but his path to Gophers leading scorer took a few years.

Neal: Announcement of MLB Hall of Fame voting carries less drama than it should

Will Barry Bonds make the Baseball Hall of Fame? We should all have to wait until announcement day to find out.

Writers who choose to disclose their ballots on websites and social media do injustices to the candidates, shoo-ins or not.

Anderson: Amid pandemic, memories often are glue that connects longtime outdoor friends

A gathering of longtime friends, pre-pandemic. In back row, from left, Bob Lessard, Norb Berg, Pat Smith, Bud Grant. Front row from left, Dick Hanouse

Communicating by phone, text or email is a poor substitute for in-person gatherings

Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, 26-19 over Raiders

Paul Brown Stadium nearly shook in triumph. The city of Cincinnati might have, too.

Ohio State dials up the pressure to beat U women's basketball 83-75

The Gophers had virtually no answer for Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon, who scored 32 points with seven assists and five rebounds.

Vikings request interviews with seven coaches, including Todd Bowles

The team asked to speak with NFL assistants who are currently coaching in the playoffs like the Packers' Nathaniel Hackett and the Cowboys' Kellen Moore and Dan Quinn.

Reusse: College hockey season has become 190 days of constant uncertainty

Minnesota State Mankato coach Mike Hastings led the Mavericks to the Frozen Four last season.

Roster depletion from the Olympics and, of course, COVID-19 have only added to the concerns.

Recuperating Talbot holds high hopes for Wild when it gets healthy

The Wild's top goalie, who has been out since the Winter Classic, expects the team to be among the league's best.

Wild Card Weekend: TV/radio, game updates, statistics and scores

Here's where to find the information to follow the games before, during and after they're played — everything from previews to in-game updates to weather forecasts.

Twins open signing period by signing Acuna, younger brother of Braves All-Star

Bryan Acuna, 16, tops list of international players to agree to deals. His brother is Atlanta's Ronald Acuna Jr.

Mark Craig's NFL wild card picks against the spread

Five of the six playoff games are rematches, including two games with division foes facing off for the third time.

Virtual interviews to in-person meetings: How the Vikings' GM process may play out

Playoff games and the Rooney Rule will impact the schedule for interviewing general manager candidates.

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Souhan: Wolves have the players — finally — but on-court presence, maturity still lacking

If this team can grow up, quickly, it could join the (short) list of most-likable squads in franchise history.

La Velle E. Neal III

Neal: Announcement of MLB Hall of Fame voting carries less drama than it should

Writers who choose to disclose their ballots on websites and social media do injustices to the candidates, shoo-ins or not.

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