Gophers wrestler Gable Steveson wins Olympic gold with buzzer beater takedown

University of Minnesota wrestler Gable Steveson came from behind in the last 13 seconds to win gold in the finals of the 125-kilogram freestyle class at the Tokyo Olympics Friday.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins calls COVID-19 vaccine 'a private health matter for me'

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins talked Thursday after being removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list and returning training camp practice after missing five days while in protoocols.

Olympics: Tamyra Mensah-Stock 1st Black US woman to win gold in freestyle wrestling

American Tamyra Mensah-Stock defeated Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu 4-1 in the women’s 68-kilogram freestyle wrestling final to become the first American Black woman to win Olympic gold in the sport and the second American woman overall.

Sunisa Lee returns to Minnesota after gold medal win
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Gymnastics star and St. Paul native Suni Lee returned home on Thursday after her gold medal win at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings practice, won't comment on vaccine status
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After missing several practice sessions, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was back to training camp but he wasn't interested in talking about whether or not he's been vaccinated for COVID-19.

Thielen preps for pivotal season with the Purple in 2021
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FOX 9’s Hobie Artigue chatted with Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen ahead of the 2021 season. The Vikings wide out discusses expanding his game after a 14 touchdown season & how he’s been preparing for his 9th NFL season.

Kirk Cousins says COVID-19 vaccination status is private, will follow protocols vigilantly
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will keep his COVID-19 vaccination status private, but said he will follow the NFL's COVID-19 protocols vigilantly to avoid missing any more practices or games. Cousins had to sit out several training camp practices this past week after another quarterback on the team he was in close contact with tested positive for COVID-19.

Gable Steveson to wrestle for Olympic gold

University of Minnesota wrestler Gable Steveson is 3-0 in the 125-kilo freestyle weight class at the Olympic Games in Tokyo and will wrestle for the gold medal Friday morning.

Mike Zimmer: Kirk Cousins returning to Vikings practice Thursday

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer confirmed on Wednesday he’s expecting quarterback Kirk Cousins to be back at TCO Performance Center and practicing at training camp on Thursday.

Vikings await return of Kirk Cousins as training camp continues on
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With three quarterbacks missing time due to COVID-19 protocols, the Vikings are ready for the return of Kirk Cousins for offseason training on Thursday.

Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso named MLS All-Star

Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso on Wednesday was selected to the 28-man roster for Major League Soccer’s All-Star Game.

Paige Bueckers files to trademark 'Paige Buckets' nickname

UConn hoops star and Minnesotan Paige Bueckers is making moves off the court to potentially profit on her stardom.

Minneapolis man catches 54.5-inch musky on Bde Maka Ska

A Minneapolis man netted a 54.5-inch musky on Bde Maka Ska Monday, leaving his friends and family stunned.

Minnesota Twins announce 2022 regular season schedule

The Minnesota Twins will open the 2022 regular season at the Chicago White Sox on March 31. The Twins will have their home opener at Target Field on April 7 against the Seattle Mariners.

Gophers basketball to play in Asheville Championship Nov. 12-14

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team announced Wednesday it will play in the inaugural Asheville Championship, set for Nov. 12 and 14 in North Carolina.

Dean Evason: Wild 'going forward' without Zach Parise, Ryan Suter

The Minnesota Wild will have a vastly different look when it comes together for training camp, and two very familiar faces won’t be there when the team hits the ice at TRIA Rink.

NCAA gender equity probe calls for combined women's, men's Final Four

A law firm hired to investigate gender equity concerns at NCAA championship events says the association has not lived up to its own standards.