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Saturday shocker: Lowly Bowling Green beats Gophers 14-10 in historic upset

Minnesota Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) was tackled by a host of Bowling Green Falcons defenders during a rush in the second quarter.

Minnesota's offense misfired all game long, and the Falcons took advantage to spring the upset.

Scoggins: Gophers' loss to Bowling Green inexcusable embarrassment

Under coach P.J. Fleck, the Gophers are 0-17 when trailing at halftime.

P.J. Fleck wonders why a large metropolis looks down at his program with such negativity and skepticism. Saturday's game was Exhibit A.

Winless Vikings are plodding but wiser Cousins is peaking

Kirk Cousins threw a pass Sunday at Arizona.

Mike Zimmer says Kirk Cousins is a better leader. He's more mobile and more accurate. Teammates see it. And yet, a loss Sunday in Cousins' 50th regular-season start in Minnesota would mean big trouble.

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After early season woes, Lynx believe they're prepared for playoff run

The Minnesota Lynx open WNBA playoff action Sunday afternoon vs. Chicago.

Lynx team that started 0-4 earned the No. 3 seed in WNBA playoffs.

What does Rosas' firing signal for the Lore-Rodriguez regime?

Marc Lore promised to take action if something didn't align with his values. Also, where does this leave the Wolves in Ben Simmons talks?

Fast start carries Minnesota United to another victory over Houston

Robin Lod scored 47 seconds in as the Loons improved to 3-0 vs. the Dynamo this season.

U.S. Ryder Cup team takes commanding 11-5 lead into singles matches

The Americans need only 3 ½ points from 12 singles matches on Sunday to win their first Ryder Cup since 2016.

Anderson: Waterfowl season debuts with traditions renewed, though ducks are few

Tom Larson, left, and Matt Slater await a flight of ducks while hunting northwest of Willmar on Saturday, opening day of the 2021 Minnesota watrerfowl

A new duck hunting season at a camp that has long history dawned Saturday. Though few ducks were overhead, the morning's enjoyment, ultimately, would not be defined solely by the number of birds bagged.

Wild names Dumba, Foligno alternate captains for 2021-22 season

Matt Dumba and Marcus Foligno are the Wild's newest alternate captains, replacing Zach Parise and Ryan Suter after the two had their contracts bought out in July.

Souhan: Can these Lynx win it all again? Playoffs-ready Powers might have the answer

Aerial Powers went by Seattle’s Steph Talbot during an Aug. 24 game at Target Center.

A fifth title could come, if the Lynx can get healthy enough together in time. Aerial Powers is healed, and that's a really big deal.

Neal: St. Thomas impresses in Division I home debut, and awes veteran

St. Thomas running back Hope Adebayo ran the ball in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Also in the weekly 3-2 pitch: Kirill Kaprizov impresses again, a salute to Justin Morneau and (not so optimistic) predictions for the Twins final week and Vikings-Seahawks.

Reusse: MIAC turns a page, with familiar script in St. John's and Bethel

Ravi Alston, a St. John’s star as receiver Saturday, with mom Tyrisa & girlfriend Kiana Reedy on the field after Saturday’s game.

The Johnnies edged the Royals 31-25 at Collegeville in an entertaining game that concluded with a shootout.

Vikings vs. Seattle: 3 story lines, 2 key matchups, 1 prediction

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has a 7-0 record against Minnesota. Can he do it again?

Scoggins: Vikings coverage problems getting worse not better despite overhaul

Mike Zimmer loves coaching defensive backs, such as safety Xavier Woods, and he needs to be at his best with this group now.

Opposing quarterbacks are completing nearly 80% of their passes after two games, and the road doesn't get any easier.

Vikings add Ameer Abdullah back to active roster

But the team did not call A.J. Rose up from the practice squad, which could be a good sign for Dalvin Cook.

Vikings' Cook questionable; Barr still out; Griffen will play

The availability of a trio of stars will play a key role as 0-2 Vikings play the 1-1 Seahawks on Sunday for the 2021 home opener at U.S. Bank Stadium

Morneau joins Twins Hall of Fame after a career beyond his dreams

Former Twins first baseman and MVP Justin Morneau was a big part of one of the franchise's best runs of success.

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Neal: St. Thomas impresses in Division I home debut, and awes veteran

Also in the weekly 3-2 pitch: Kirill Kaprizov impresses again, a salute to Justin Morneau and (not so optimistic) predictions for the Twins final week and Vikings-Seahawks.

Patrick Reusse

Reusse: MIAC turns a page, with familiar script in St. John's and Bethel

The Johnnies edged the Royals 31-25 at Collegeville in an entertaining game that concluded with a shootout.

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