Vikings lack energy in 30-23 loss to Rams, NFC Playoff chances fade

The Minnesota Vikings NFC Playoff hopes are on life support after a 30-23 loss to the L.A. Rams on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

PJ Fleck: Gophers have zero COVID-19 cases ahead of Guaranteed Rate Bowl

The Gophers are scheduled to face West Virginia in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday, and PJ Fleck said Sunday his team has zero COVID-19 cases.

Former Gophers star Rashod Bateman catches first NFL touchdown

It came probably later than he would’ve liked, but former University of Minnesota star Rashod Bateman scored his first NFL touchdown on Sunday.

Dalvin Cook out, Adam Thielen returns for Vikings against L.A. Rams

The Minnesota Vikings host the L.A. Rams at noon in a critical game for their NFC Playoff hopes, and they’ll get one critical piece of the offense back while they already knew they’d be without another.

Karl-Anthony Towns placed in COVID-19 protocol ahead of Wolves game

Karl-Anthony Towns was added to the list of Minnesota Timberwolves players in the league's COVID-19 protocol ahead of Thursday's game in Utah.

NHL confident Winter Classic in Minneapolis will go on, despite COVID-19 worries
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As the new variant cancels some professional sports contests, the NHL says it expects the Winter Classic planned for New Year's Day in Minneapolis to go on without a hitch.

Gophers can cap 2021 season with win over West Virginia at Guaranteed Rate Bowl

The University of Minnesota football team is holding its final practices, making its last preparations before heading southwest to Phoenix, Ariz., for the Guaranteed Rate Bowl against West Virginia.

Vikings get ugly 17-9 win over Bears, sit at 7-7 with 3 games left

There was nothing pretty about it, but the Minnesota Vikings are 7-7 and in the NFC Playoff conversation with three games to play after a 17-9 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Monday Night Football.

Vikings Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson, Harrison Smith selected to Pro Bowl

The Minnesota Vikings are focused on facing the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, but the team announced before kickoff that Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson and Harrison Smith have all been chosen for the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl.

Vikings' Adam Thielen works out in pregame but won't play on MNF
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Adam Thielen tried to give it a go on Monday night against the Bears but is inactive for the game. Greg Coleman and Jim Rich preview the game.

Timberwolves without 5 players at Mavericks Tuesday due to COVID-19 protocols

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without five players for Tuesday night's game at the Dallas Mavericks as more players enter the NBA's health and safety protocols for COVID-19.

Minnesota Vikings face decimated Bears at Soldier Field Monday night

The Minnesota Vikings are in Chicago to face the Bears on Monday Night Football at Soldier Field in what will be the fifth night game for Mike Zimmer against their NFC North rivals.

USA versus Canada exhibition at Xcel Energy Center canceled due to COVID-19

Officials with USA Hockey announced that Monday night’s exhibition between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Canada at Xcel Energy Center has been canceled due to concerns with COVID-19.

Gophers' Blaise Andries to declare for NFL Draft after Guaranteed Rate Bowl

There’s a good chance the Guaranteed Rate Bowl is the last time University of Minnesota football fans see Blaise Andries in a Gophers’ uniform.

NHL players reportedly opting out of 2022 Winter Olympics

Sources tell Fox 9 Sports Director Jim Rich NHL players are opting out of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. An official announcement could come Monday.

NHL halts cross-border games through Dec. 23; mulls Olympic participation

The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.

NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world

The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.