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NEWS

Unheralded Vikings LB Kendricks on verge of breakout season

October 17, 2019 Rick Solem

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — For an accomplished, experienced group like the Minnesota Vikings’ defense, maintaining that edge is more of the goal than plowing new ground. If there’s unheralded one player still primed for a breakout, though, middle linebacker Eric Kendricks would be the guy. He’s the most prominent member of the defense yet to […]

NEWS

Cousins, Diggs fly past Eagles in Vikings’ 38-20 win

October 13, 2019 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two weeks ago, Stefon Diggs was a dissatisfied star with a decreasing role for a Minnesota team in a mini-crisis on the passing attack. Patience was all Diggs needed, as it turned out, to re-establish himself as a prominent receiver for Kirk Cousins and the Vikings. Cousins threw to Diggs for three […]

NEWS

As Eagles return to Super Bowl site, Vikes await in key game

October 11, 2019 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When the Philadelphia Eagles arrive in Minnesota, their first visit since winning Super Bowl 52, there might be some subtle reminders at U.S. Bank Stadium of the scene that night when the franchise’s first Lombardi Trophy was secured. They’ll have to look and think hard, though. The interior decoration will be different, […]

NEWS

Cousins, Vikings bounce back with revived passing attack

October 7, 2019 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Everson Griffen was asked what felt the best about the stress-reducing victory by the Minnesota Vikings over the New York Giants, and the 10th-year defensive end was as quick with an answer as he often is into the backfield on a pass rush. “I’m proud of Kirk Cousins,” Griffen said. “That’s our […]

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Cousins, Thielen lead Vikings in dominant win over Giants

October 6, 2019 Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — So much for the Minnesota Vikings being one dimensional. The passing game is back in synch with the run. Add in the defense, and the reality is the Vikings have it all. Kirk Cousins threw two touchdowns to Adam Thielen, Dalvin Cook ran for 132 yards and the Vikings made […]

MLB

A capsule look at the Twins-Yankees playoff series

October 4, 2019 Associated Press

A look at the best-of-five American League Division Series between the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees: Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Friday, at New York, 7:07 p.m. (MLB); Game 2, Saturday, at New York, 5:07 p.m. (FS1); Game 3, Monday, Oct. 7, at Minnesota, TBA (FS1 or MLB); x-Game 4, Tuesday, Oct. 8, […]

NEWS

Vikings WR Diggs ‘trying to work through’ dissatisfaction

October 3, 2019 Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs says he’s dissatisfied with the state of the team and “just trying to work through it,” stopping short of explicit confirmation that he’d prefer to be traded. Diggs spoke to reporters on Thursday for the first time in two weeks and was on the field […]

MLB

Mold-breaking Twins pitching coach makes positive impression

October 3, 2019 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins had a lead on the New York Yankees that had dwindled to one run on this late July night, and rookie Lewis Thorpe was in a daunting situation with one out in the sixth inning. After giving up hits to three of the first four batters he faced, the […]

NBA

Tight-knit Timberwolves relishing fresh start

October 2, 2019 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The tension that the Minnesota Timberwolves lugged into last season has been long stamped out, replaced by talk of creating culture, establishing process and building relationships under a new regime. This team will be flying under the radar in the star-bursting Western Conference, facing a steep climb to the fringe of the […]

MLB

Haves, have-nots: MLB ties mark for 100-win, 100-loss teams

September 23, 2019 Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball’s haves and have-nots sure do have it this year. The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Major League Baseball its third 100-win team while Kansas City became its fourth 100-loss club Sunday, matching big league records for success and futility. The Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4, joining the 102-win New York […]