Vikings expecting tough battle from Lions despite 0-10-1 record

The Minnesota Vikings head to Ford Field Sunday to take on the Detroit Lions with the two teams heading in opposite directions with six regular season games to play.

Byron Buxton's goal after signing $100 million deal with Twins? 'Win a ring'

Byron Buxton made one thing very clear as he talked Wednesday for the first time since signing a new contract: His only goal is to bring at least one World Series to the Minnesota Twins.

Vikings expecting tough battle from Lions despite 0-10-1 record
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The Vikings had a two-game win streak snapped after last Sunday?s 34-26 loss at the 49ers, but they?re still firmly in the NFC Playoff conversation and can improve to 3-0 in the NFC North with a win at Detroit. The Lions are 0-10-1, with their only non-loss being a 16-16 tie against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1.

Twins lock Byron Buxton into new $100 million deal
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Outfielder Byron Buxton spoke with the media on Wednesday after inking a seven-year, $100 million extension with the Minnesota Twins.

Entire Minnesota offensive line earns All-Big Ten honors

The Big Ten on Wednesday announced its all-conference honors for the 2021 football season, and every University of Minnesota starting offensive lineman earned an award from the league.

Finalists revealed for name of new Minnesota women's soccer team

Community owners are casting their votes for one of three finalists for the name of the new Minnesota women's pre-professional soccer club.

Lakers' LeBron James enters COVID-19 protocols, scratched from lineup

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is out for Tuesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings due to NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Minnesota Vikings defense could be short-handed at Detroit Sunday

The Minnesota Vikings head to Detroit Sunday to face the winless Lions, and could be without as many as six starters on defense between injuries and COVID-19 issues.

Mikko Koivu to have No. 9 retired: Minnesota Wild ‘became home for me’

Former Minnnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu talked with reporters on Tuesday at Xcel Energy Center, less than 24 hours after it became official the team is retiring his No. 9 jersey.

Gophers defense lands 5 players on All-Big Ten lists

The University of Minnesota football team had five defensive players earn All-Big Ten honors on Tuesday.

Jerry Kill to return to Minnesota in September 2022 with New Mexico State

New Mexico State made it official Tuesday morning that Jerry Kill is taking over as the school’s new head football coach. The Gophers open the 2022 season against the Aggies.

Gophers volleyball earns No. 12 seed, home regional for NCAA Tournament

The University of Minnesota volleyball team will host a first and second round regional after receiving the No. 12 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament Sunday night.

Gophers' PJ Fleck parting ways with offensive coordinator Mike Sanford Jr.

The University of Minnesota football team finished the regular season 8-4 after a 23-13 win over rival Wisconsin on Saturday, and it appears they’ll have a new offensive coordinator for the 2022 season.

Mike Zimmer says Vikings RB Dalvin Cook 'day to day' with shoulder injury

The Minnesota Vikings dropped to 5-6 on the season after a 34-26 loss at the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, and now they wait for the health status of running back Dalvin Cook.

Vikings place DB Patrick Peterson on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Minnesota Vikings announced on Monday they’ve placed veteran defensive back Patrick Peterson on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Gophers DB Justin Walley named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Gophers’ defensive back Justin Walley has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week after a big game in Minnesota’s 23-13 win over Wisconsin on Saturday to take back Paul Bunyan’s Axe.

Former Hopkins star, UConn standout Paige Bueckers signs NIL deal with Gatorade

Former Hopkins star and current UConn standout Paige Bueckers is the first college athlete to sign a name, image and likeness deal with Gatorade.

Minnesota Wild retiring Mikko Koivu’s No. 9 jersey on March 13

The Minnesota Wild announced on Monday it will retire the No. 9 jersey of former captain Mikko Koivu at a pregame ceremony before the team hosts the Nashville Predators on March 13.

Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to compete in Masters, dies at 87

A native Texan who developed his game during segregated times while caddying, Elder made history in 1975 at Augusta National, which had held an all-white tournament until he received an invitation after winning the Monsanto Open.

Vikings lose to 49ers 34-26, fall to 5-6 with Dalvin Cook hurt

The Minnesota Vikings let a huge opportunity for positioning in the NFC Playoffs slip away after a 34-26 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.