Sports

Marwan Maalouf out as Vikings special teams coach

January 5, 2021 11:04am CST

The Minnesota Vikings struggled all season with their special teams unit, and coach Mike Zimmer confirmed Tuesday that Marwan Maalouf will not return as a result.

Gary Kubiak 'taking some time' to decide future with Vikings

January 5, 2021 10:23am CST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer wouldn’t confirm Tuesday that offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak is retiring, but his tone with reporters certainly made it feel like Kubiak won’t be returning.

Gophers hockey sweeps Arizona State, off to best start since 1940

January 5, 2021 8:53am CST

The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team is off to its best start in more than 80 years after completing a sweep of Arizona State with a 6-4 win Monday night at 3M Arena at Mariucci.

Wild open training camp at TRIA rink before 56-game season

January 4, 2021 6:05pm CST

The Minnesota Wild opened training camp Monday at TRIA Rink, and there was one noticeable name not on the ice when the afternoon session began.

‘I’m just angry’: Vikings reflect on missing playoffs after 7-9 season

January 4, 2021 3:11pm CST

The Minnesota Vikings finished the season 7-9 and missed the NFC Playoffs for the fourth time in seven seasons under Mike Zimmer.

Gophers improve to No. 16 in AP Top 25 after beating Ohio State

January 4, 2021 1:27pm CST

The Gophers men's basketball team moved up to No. 16 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll after wins over Michigan State and Ohio State in the last week.

With no NFC Playoffs for the Vikings, a look at 2021 opponents

January 4, 2021 1:21pm CST

The Minnesota Vikings finished a disappointing 2020 regular season 7-9 and out of the NFC Playoff picture, and we now know their 2021 opponents and draft position.

Vikings beat Lions 37-35 to finish disappointing 2020 season 7-9

January 3, 2021 8:17pm CST

Justin Jefferson had a historic day and the Vikings ended their 2020 season with a 7-9 record after beating the Lions 37-35 at Ford Field on Sunday.

Jefferson passes Randy Moss, sets Vikings rookie receiving yardage franchise record

January 3, 2021 8:16pm CST

Justin Jefferson passed Randy Moss for the Vikings' franchise record in receiving yards as a rookie in Sunday's game at Detroit.

Robbins leads No. 21 Gophers past No. 25 Ohio State, 77-60

January 3, 2021 7:42pm CST

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team bounced back in a big way from a New Year’s Eve loss at Wisconsin with a dominating 77-60 win over No. 25-ranked Ohio State Sunday night at Williams Arena.

Dalvin Cook, Eric Kendricks among Vikings inactives at Lions

January 3, 2021 10:59am CST

The Minnesota Vikings finish the regular season at the Detroit Lions on Sunday, and as they have been most of the season, they’ll be without several key players.

Wild names defenseman Jared Spurgeon captain for 2021 season

January 3, 2021 10:52am CST

The Minnesota Wild on Sunday announced they’ve named defenseman Jared Spurgeon the team’s captain for the 2021 season.

Dalvin Cook away from Vikings after father's death

December 30, 2020 6:08pm CST

The Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday confirmed Dalvin Cook is mourning the loss of his father, James Cook.

Minnesota sports and COVID-19: What's cancelled, suspended, postponed and more

December 30, 2020 9:00am CST

Here's the latest on cancellations, suspensions, postponements and more as it relates to Minnesota sports and the coronavirus.

Minnesota Gophers to kick off 2020 football season against Michigan on Oct. 24

December 30, 2020 8:38am CST

The Minnesota Gophers will kick off their 2020 season at home against Michigan when Big Ten football returns on Saturday, Oct. 24.