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Sunday's Vikings task: Solve Bridgewater's quick release
As Teddy Bridgewater has settled into an offense with the Panthers that emphasizes spread sets and quicker throws, he is proving to be a tougher passer to disrupt than he was during his days with the Vikings.
Three-guard offense gives Gophers a formidable look for opponents
Returning guards Marcus Carr and Gabe Kalscheur combined with newcomer Both Gach to score 66 points in Minnesota's season-opening victory over Green Bay.
Gophers cornerback Durr has persevered through injury, pandemic
Coney Durr has gone from coveted recruit with more than 30 college offers, to rising-star freshman with the Gophers, to now as a fifth-year senior experiencing the physical and mental toll of recovering from injury and COVID-19.
Late start, early end: How Minnesota's high school football season played out
Minnesota's school football players saw an abbreviated schedule and later start during the pandemic. But from the first kickoffs on Oct. 9 to the final whistles on Nov. 20, the games offered a slice of normal.
Loons' attackers clicking like never before as next playoff game nears
Robin Lod, Kevin Molino and Emanuel Reynoso have led a charge to 18 goals in past 11 games.
No. 3 Ohio State cancels game at Illinois after virus spike
The cancelation announcement Friday night came about seven hours after Ohio State said coach Ryan Day tested positive and wouldn't travel with the team to Champaign, Illinois.
Reusse: The tale of Shorty, Fast Eddie and putting for quarters — lots of them
The old time 'WPA' characters of Theodore Wirth golf course refined their short games in calculating ways.
No. 3 Gophers rally to edge No 6 Minnesota Duluth in women's hockey
Abbey Murphy, the preseason WCHA freshman of the year, tied the game and classmate Anne Cherkowski got the eventual game-winner for the Gophers.
Wolves to open preseason Dec. 12 vs. Memphis
The Wolves' preseason is three games: they will host two games against Memphis on Dec. 12 and 14 before traveling to Dallas on Dec. 17.
Scoggins: Canceled game cancels trip from Singapore (and other odd Axe stories)
University graduate Neil Mumm is among the fans who are missing the annual Paul Bunyan Axe rivalry this weekend. So is a guy who turned heads and found a new friend by walking into a bar with his own Axe.
DNR turns to helicopters for restocking fish populations in remote Minnesota lakes
The DNR used to drop trout from planes, but recently tried using a helicopter with more success.
Cleveland, Smith Jr. expected to miss Panthers game; no word on Thielen
The Vikings will likely be without two offensive starters Sunday against the Panthers, and coaches are still waiting to learn if Adam Thielen can come off the COVID list.
Patrick Reusse's Turkey of the Year was done. Then 2020 happened ...
The annual tradition started in 1978 lives on after reports of its demise last November.
Mailbag: Will linebacker Wilson stay with Vikings? An Ezra Cleveland question
Looking at the Vikings upcoming 2021 free agents, Eric Wilson seems to be a big one? That's one of the issues addressed is our latest mailbag.
Vanderbilt women's soccer player will suit up for football team Saturday
Women's soccer player Sarah Fuller will don a football uniform Saturday for Vanderbilt and is poised to become the first woman to play in a Power 5 game when the Commodores visit Missouri.
What will Vikings do if Thielen can't play against Panthers on Sunday?
Adam Thielen, who leads the NFL with a career-high 11 touchdown catches in 10 games, is being tested daily after being placed on the team's COVID list earlier this week.
Ben Goessling's Vikings-Panthers prediction
The Vikings will likely have to reconfigure their offense without Adam Thielen, but if they can do it, they'll be able to make enough plays against the Panthers' defense to win.
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Patrick Reusse
Reusse: The tale of Shorty, Fast Eddie and putting for quarters — lots of them
The old time 'WPA' characters of Theodore Wirth golf course refined their short games in calculating ways.
Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Canceled game cancels trip from Singapore (and other odd Axe stories)
University graduate Neil Mumm is among the fans who are missing the annual Paul Bunyan Axe rivalry this weekend. So is a guy who turned heads and found a new friend by walking into a bar with his own Axe.
Vikings
Sunday's Vikings task: Solve Bridgewater's quick release
Cleveland, Smith Jr. expected to miss Panthers game; no word on Thielen
Mailbag: Will linebacker Wilson stay with Vikings? An Ezra Cleveland question
Ben Goessling's Vikings-Panthers prediction
Wild
Wild's new alternate jersey features a North Stars theme
Time running short for NHL to start next season Jan. 1
NHL jersey launch creates buzz with season 6-plus weeks away
Stanley Cup champs Lightning laying off 30 workers because of virus
Gophers
Scoggins: Canceled game cancels trip from Singapore (and other odd Axe stories)
Three-guard offense gives Gophers a formidable look for opponents
Gophers cornerback Durr has persevered through injury, pandemic
No. 3 Gophers rally to edge No 6 Minnesota Duluth in women's hockey
Wolves
Wolves to open preseason Dec. 12 vs. Memphis
Souhan: Wolves trying to improve roster, appease Towns at same time
Former NBA lottery pick saw wave of Nigerian players coming
Belinelli signs deal to return to his native Italy
Loons
Loons' attackers clicking like never before as next playoff game nears
US women beat Netherlands 2-0 in World Cup rematch
Maradona inspired special devotion to Argentina soccer fans
Dotson draws praise from Loons' Heath for his versatility
Lynx
For Lynx players overseas, challenges continue in 2020
Ex-WNBA player reflects on jail time after Belarus protest
With votes and voices, Minnesota pro athletes answering call to action
Reusse: Grading which sports dealt best with the coronavirus
Twins
Twins add Balazovic, Ober and Rortvedt to 40-man roster
Tampa Bay outfielder Arozarena arrested in Mexico
Braves boost rotation, sign Morton for a year at $15 million
Souhan: Ng's hiring as Marlins GM flouts sexism, racism in sports
High Schools
Late start, early end: How Minnesota's high school football season played out
Great debut: Minnehaha's Suggs scores 24 as No. 1 Gonzaga beats Kansas
Smaller MSHSL fee hikes still leave some schools displeased
Longtime North St. Paul basketball and softball coach Erickson dies at 80
Outdoors
Death in the BWCA: Absence on holiday is a piercing reminder
DNR turns to helicopters for restocking fish populations in remote Minnesota lakes
Anderson: Pair out to catch all 50 state fish make quick work of channel catfish
Canadians warned: Don't let moose lick your car
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Max Verstappen beat Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton's leading time to go fastest in the final practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of qualifying later Saturday.
Oregon State upsets No. 9 Oregon 41-38 on Nolan's late run
Taking his first college snap after starting quarterback Tristan Gebbia limped off, Chance Nolan scored on a 1-yard, fourth-down run with 33 seconds left to give Oregon State a 41-38 upset victory over No. 9 Oregon on Friday night.
No. 7 Wisconsin rolls past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 92-58
Seventh-ranked Wisconsin was too tall – and too everything else – for outmanned Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Williams, Curry help VCU beat cold-shooting Memphis 70-59
Vince Williams Jr. scored 15 points, KeShawn Curry added 12, and VCU beat cold-shooting Memphis 70-59 on Friday night to finish third at the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic.
Dotson draws praise from Loons' Heath for his versatility
Hassani Dotson stepped in for Romain Metanire in the Loons' first-round playoff victory.