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On this day 3 years go: The Vikings and the 'Minneapolis Miracle'

January 16, 2021 6:27am CST

On this date three years ago, Case Keenum hit Stefon Diggs for a 61-yard walk-off touchdown to lift the Vikings over the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Divisional Playoffs. The play, tabbed the “Minneapolis Miracle” put the Vikings one win away from playing a virtual home game in the Super Bowl.

Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns says he's tested positive for COVID-19

January 15, 2021 6:03pm CST

Karl-Anthony Towns announced Friday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, as the NBA has postponed the Wolves' Friday night game versus the Grizzlies.

Timberwolves game postponed due to COVID-19 protocols

January 15, 2021 5:41pm CST

The NBA announced Friday that the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols with Minnesota.

Gophers finish brutal 9-game stretch against No. 7 Michigan Saturday

January 15, 2021 3:59pm CST

The Gophers men's basketball team finishes a stretch of playing nine straight ranked opponents Saturday, hosting No. 7 Michigan at Williams Arena.

Gophers football in 2021: How does the schedule look?

January 15, 2021 2:49pm CST

Coming off a 3-4 season, the Gophers football team opens 2021 against No. 3-ranked Ohio State at TCF Bank Stadium.

Kaprizov scores game-winner in OT, Wild beat Kings 4-3 in opener

January 15, 2021 9:13am CST

The Minnesota Wild couldn’t have asked for a better script in a 4-3 win in overtime at the L.A. Kings Thursday night to open a 56-game season shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wolves' Rubio, Hernangomez out Friday night due to COVID-19 protocols

January 14, 2021 5:58pm CST

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without Ricky Rubio and Juancho Hernangomez when they host the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night at Target Center due to COVID-19 protocols, the team announced on Thursday.

Rick Spielman says Vikings will stay 'status quo' in replacing George Paton

January 14, 2021 4:56pm CST

Rick Spielman talked Thursday about George Paton's departure after 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings to be the general manager for the Denver Broncos.

Gopher hockey stays at No. 1 after first loss, split at Wisconsin

January 14, 2021 3:36pm CST

After losing its first game of the season last Saturday, the Gophers men's hockey team earned a split at Wisconsin and remained the No. 1-ranked team in the country.

'We need to have urgency': Frustrated Wolves blow 4th quarter lead in loss to Grizzlies

January 14, 2021 1:13pm CST

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders is trying to preach patience with a young roster still trying to mesh and find its identity, while also having a sense of urgency trying to stay relevant in the Western Conference in a 72-game season shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gophers' 5-time cancer survivor Casey O'Brien retires from football

January 13, 2021 7:15pm CST

Casey O'Brien, a 5-time cancer survivor who played football for the Gophers, is retiring from college football and entering the business world.

Hockey is back: Wild opens 56-game season at L.A. Kings Thursday

January 13, 2021 3:28pm CST

It’s been five months since the Minnesota Wild played a hockey game, but that will all change Thursday night as the Wild open a 56-game season at the L.A. Kings.

George Paton leaving Vikings to take over as Denver Broncos GM

January 13, 2021 12:32pm CST

After 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, George Paton is leaving the organization to become the next general manager of the Denver Broncos.