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Escape artists: Vikings perform more last-minute magic to beat Jets, go 10-2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Red Lake Nation football team hasn't won a game in years, but its coach keeps kids undefeated
They often play against opponents with twice as many players. Sometimes, coach Nolan Desjarlait wonders how he keeps doing it. The answer always comes: "I refuse to give up on them."
Football playoffs: Georgia vs. Buckeyes, TCU vs. Wolverines; Alabama snubbed
Two days after the College Football Playoff announced it is expanding to 12 teams, the field of four to determine this season's national champion included two schools that did not even win their conferences.
Bonds, Clemens left out of Hall again; McGriff elected
Moments after Fred McGriff was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, almost two decades after his final game, he got the question.
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.
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.
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Jim Souhan
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.
Chip Scoggins
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
Escape artists: Vikings perform more last-minute magic to beat Jets, go 10-2
Scoggins: On off day, Cousins takes hits, makes throws when they matter
Five Extra Points: White just another backup QB; Vikings lucky (and good)
Souhan; Bynum's big plays epitomize bend-sometimes-break defense
Wild
Wild blow big lead in Dallas, but win 6-5 in shootout
Barron, Scheifele score in 3rd period, Jets beat Ducks
Varlamov makes 21 saves as Islanders blank Blackhawks 3-0
Sunday's Wild-Dallas game recap
Gophers
31 points, 22 rebounds: U can't handle Purdue's 7-foot-4 star in loss
Pinstripe Bowl will require Gophers to adapt a different state of mind
Football playoffs: Georgia vs. Buckeyes, TCU vs. Wolverines; Alabama snubbed
Gophers safety Dixon will enter transfer portal
Wolves
Western Conference-leading Suns hand Spurs 11th loss in row
Ja Morant has 21-point 3rd quarter, Grizzlies beat Pistons
Davis scores 55 points, leads Lakers over Wizards 130-119
Monk, Sabonis, Kings overcome LaVine's 41 points, beat Bulls
Loons
American soccer success in men's World Cup remains a dream
Kylian Mbappé leads France past Poland 3-1 at World Cup
England reaches World Cup quarterfinals, beats Senegal 3-0
World Cup: Neymar set to return as Brazil faces South Korea
Lynx
Lynx set to open 2023 WNBA season on May 19
Whalen, Peck lead Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class
Lynx center Achonwa announces pregnancy
WNBA teams to play record 40-game schedule
Twins
Twins could still have a shot at Correa; winter meetings could get ball rolling
Bonds, Clemens left out of Hall again; McGriff elected
Souhan: New Twins boss Joe Pohlad talks expectations and thick skin
Texas Rangers sign ace Jacob deGrom to $185M, 5-year deal
High Schools
Red Lake Nation football team hasn't won a game in years, but its coach keeps kids undefeated
Miracle finish: Watch the Prep Bowl game-ending touchdown that's gone viral
Elk River's clock-burning offense clinches Class 5A Prep Bowl
Nine-Man Prep Bowl: Mountain Iron-Buhl makes history repeat
Outdoors
Anderson: Anglers brave thin ice for walleyes. But why?
Majority shift in Minn. Senate leads way for new fish and game leader
DNR has officers airborne, on ground to catch hunting violators
Anderson: For some bow hunters, the true aim is the self
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Cincinnati hires Louisville's Satterfield as football coach
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Spain is prepared for penalties against Morocco at World Cup
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