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These five painful decisions by Mike Zimmer led to one brutal loss

“Obviously our backs are to the wall,” Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said after losing to the Lions.

Football Across Minnesota: How did the Vikings lose to the winless Lions? Let's count the ways. But while the Vikings were faceplanting on the road, an important game was being played in their home.

Gophers bring back Ciarrocca as offensive coordinator

Under offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, the Gophers averaged 34.1 points per game in 2019. On Monday, he rejoined P.J. Fleck to run the Gophers of

Kirk Ciarrocca, who helped Minnesota go 11-2 in 2019, spent this season as senior offensive analyst at West Virginia.

Towns returns, but Wolves can't keep pace with hot-shooting Hawks

Karl-Anthony Towns returned from injury and finished with 31 points and 16 rebounds.

Karl-Anthony Towns returned to action, but point guard D'Angelo Russell sat out because of an ankle injury and Atlanta made 25 three-pointers, shooting 51% from beyond the arc.

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Breakdown: Vikings pass defense woes started before Lions' winning drive

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), defended by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) catches a 11-yard pass for a touchd

There were issues even when the Vikings didn't get hurt by them — including a busted coverage on the play when Cameron Dantzler intercepted a pass.

So much love: Tributes pour in for new Hall of Famers Oliva and Kaat

Tony Oliva waited 45 years to be elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. Now that he has, it may take him another 45 to acknowledge all the adulation he has received.

Vikings defensive dilemma on full display in final drive of Lions loss

Members of the Minnesota Vikings stand on the field after the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in

Ben Goessling's Second Thoughts: Why didn't the Vikings put more pressure on Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the game's final minutes? Coach Mike Zimmer had to choose between two defensive shortcomings.

Wild captain Spurgeon is close to returning, and likes what he sees

After six victories in a row, the Wild plays high-scoring Edmonton on Tuesday night at Rogers Place.

Missing Powell, Gophers women come up short against Nebraska

Point guard Jasmine Powell missed the Big Ten opener with a sprained ankle and the Gophers couldn't get stops late as the Cornhuskers improved to 9-0.

United star Reynoso investigated in alleged attack on teenager

Argentina daily newspaper La Nacion reported authorities are investigating whether Emanuel Reynoso attacked the boy with a pistol over the weekend.

DNR drops plan to end CWD testing after another deer tests positive near Brainerd

Testing in the Brainerd area will continue for several more hunting seasons because a whitetail recently tested positive for chronic wasting disease.

Barr is Vikings' nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

The Vikings recognized the linebacker for his eight years of work supporting single mothers, as well as his involvement with the team's social justice committee.

McDaniels returns from illness that had him 'dizzy all the time'

Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels returned from a three-game absence.

Coach Chris Finch said McDaniels could barely make it out of bed because of the flu-like illness he contracted that caused him to miss the last three games

Girls' basketball preview: 5 story lines, 1 dream team, 10 players to watch

Hopkins is back with all of the players who felt the pain of having their 78-game winning streak ended during last year's state tournament. And a look at some future Gophers who are among the state's elite.

Reusse: Oliva's prime a magnificent thing for a young man to watch

It was an April afternoon in 1964, when games on television were rare, that a young Tony Oliva made a lasting impression by showing he wouldn't be intimidated in the batter's box.

Mattison replaces Cook, but runs into familiar wall for Vikings offense

Trouble near the goal line — especially in two-point conversion situations — bedeviled the team in a two-point loss.

Prep athletes of the week: Chisago Lakes' Danielle Burgen makes history

The Wildcats standout has reached milestones with her 100th goal and her 200th point already this season.

Boudreau's 1st game coaching Canucks is 4-0 win over Kings

Thatcher Demko made 30 saves and Bruce Boudreau won his first game as coach of the Vancouver Canucks in a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

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These five painful decisions by Mike Zimmer led to one brutal loss

Football Across Minnesota: How did the Vikings lose to the winless Lions? Let's count the ways. But while the Vikings were faceplanting on the road, an important game was being played in their home.

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Reusse: Oliva's prime a magnificent thing for a young man to watch

It was an April afternoon in 1964, when games on television were rare, that a young Tony Oliva made a lasting impression by showing he wouldn't be intimidated in the batter's box.

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