WARRIORS 116, TIMBERWOLVES 108 Stephen Curry had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and Golden State got the win in Draymond Green’s return to the lineup. Klay Thompson scored 26 points and Kevin Durant had 22 as Golden State prepared for Wednesday’s showdown with Toronto by earning its fourth straight win. Curry went 7 […]
Vikings offense sputters in loss at Seattle
While the Minnesota Vikings are still fully in control of their path to the postseason, Adam Thielen knows it’s starting to slip away. Ten points last week in New England. Seven points on Monday night in an ugly 21-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. It’s not good enough. The Vikings know it, and the frustration […]
Wolves take on champs tonight
The Golden State Warriors plan to welcome back Draymond Green when they open a two-game home stand Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Green has missed the last 11 games with a sprained toe, during which the Warriors went 6-5, winning the last three to complete a winning five-game trip. Green was so excited to […]
Gopher women stay unbeaten
Sophomore Destiny Pitts scored a career-high 35 points to spark No. 14/18 Minnesota (9-0) to a 77-69 comeback win at Boston College (8-2) Sunday afternoon in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Pitts shot 9-of-13 from the floor, including 6-of-8 from 3-point range, and was 11-of-12 at the free throw line as she surpassed her previous career high […]
Wagner, Seahawks Ready For Vikings
Bobby Wagner walked to his locker and noticed there was perhaps a bit too much noise and laughter less than 24 hours after a loss. Wagner didn’t raise his voice. He respectfully said a few words and the noise immediately died down. ”His voice is bigger than ever and he’s taken to it,” Seattle Seahawks […]
Monday Night Matchup
With where both the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks sit in the NFC standings, Monday night’s matchup might as well carry a playoff title. NFC play-in game? NFC elimination game? ”I think going on the road with that crowd and the type of football team that they are, I think yeah, a little bit. These […]
Wild right back on ice tonight
It hasn’t taken long for Oscar Klefbom to buy into what Ken Hitchcock has been preaching. Klefbom looks to continue his timely production for the Edmonton Oilers when they play host to the Minnesota Wild on Friday night. Selected 19th overall in the 2011 NHL Draft, Klefbom’s best season came in 2016-17, when he established […]
Vikings-Seahawks preview
Being one win away from a Super Bowl appearance last season and armed with an upgrade at quarterback, the Minnesota Vikings expected to be one of the front-runners for the Lombardi Trophy in 2018. While quarterback Kirk Cousins has lived up to his mega-deal for the most part, the Vikings have been a disappointment in […]
Twins add 2B Schoop
Second baseman Jonathan Schoop and the Twins agreed to a $7.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, another step in an offseason remake of Minnesota’s infield. Schoop’s deal would allow him to earn a $100,000 performance bonus for reaching 600 plate appearances, plus additional award bonuses. He was an All-Star with Baltimore in 2017 when he […]
Rudolph continues with generous attitude
Kyle Rudolph’s value to the Minnesota Vikings could easily be taken for granted at this stage of his career, given his streak of 61 consecutive games started that’s the longest active run by a tight end in the NFL. Whether his contributions have been fully appreciated or not, Rudolph has continually carried a significant presence […]