NEWS

Vikings still on track for playoffs, but questions persist

December 5, 2019 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings remain on a clear track for the playoffs, closer in perception to the four teams ahead of them in the NFC than the pack behind. After their setback in Seattle on Monday night, though, there’s a persistent question about whether they can produce a complete, winning performance on the […]

NEWS

Seahawks take over 1st place in NFC West, beat Vikings 37-30

December 2, 2019 Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Rashaad Penny scored one touchdown rushing and one receiving, Russell Wilson hit David Moore for a 60-yard TD pass, and the Seattle Seahawks built a big second-half lead before holding off the Minnesota Vikings for a 37-30 win Monday night. Seattle (10-2) moved into a tie with San Francisco atop of the […]

NEWS

Wilson, Cousins renew connection as Seahawks host Vikings

December 2, 2019 Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — When Russell Wilson made the decision to transfer to Wisconsin for his final college season, he became connected with Kirk Cousins. It started that season when Wilson’s Badgers and Cousins’ Michigan State squad played a pair of memorable games, including a Big Ten championship game won by Wilson. It continued that offseason […]

BADGERS

After 129 years, Badgers-Gophers battle for axe, exactly tied, 60-60-8

November 25, 2019 Rick Solem

A shot at No. 3 Ohio State and bragging rights in the 129-year series playing for Paul Bunyan’s axe is on the line this weekend. The No. 13 University of Wisconsin football team heads to U.S. Bank Stadium to take on ninth-ranked Minnesota for Paul Bunyan’s axe. This game isn’t just just about breaking a […]

NEWS

AP Top 25: Badgers, Gophers move up, ahead of axe battle for Big Ten West title

November 25, 2019 Associated Press

No. 2 Ohio State gained some ground on No. 1 LSU in The Associated Press college football poll and Oregon dropped out of the top 10 after being upset by Arizona State. The Tigers remained No. 1 for the fifth straight week in the AP Top 25 poll, receiving 50 first-places votes. The Buckeyes got […]

COLLEGE

In Minnesota, everyone’s aboard the Gophers boat

November 20, 2019 Rick Solem

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — At 73, Allan Vergin has been waiting a long time for his Golden Gophers to make it to a meaningful bowl game. When Minnesota beat Penn State earlier this month — giving the Gophers their first 9-0 record since 1904 — tears rolled down Vergin’s face as he told a friend: “I’m […]

HIGH SCHOOL

Caledonia’s King finalist for Minnesota Mr. Football

November 19, 2019 Rick Solem

As the Caledonia High School football team looks for its fifth consecutive state championship and undefeated season — with a nation’s best win streak of 67 game, so far — quarterback Noah King has been named a finalist for the state’s Mister Football award. Ten players were announced as finalists yesterday by the Minnesota Football […]

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NEWS

Despite tight goal-line D, Vikings need better pass coverage

November 19, 2019 Rick Solem

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — After all the long passing plays and fourth-down conversions the Minnesota Vikings surrendered against Denver, the defense still had the game in its hands. Forcing three straight incompletions by Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen inside the 5-yard line, the Vikings and their fans sweated out the final 10 seconds and pulled out […]

MLB

Twins prospect Ryan Costello found dead in New Zealand hotel

November 18, 2019 Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Minnesota Twins prospect Ryan Costello was found dead in his New Zealand hotel room Monday, days after joining his team in the Australian Baseball League. The 23-year-old third baseman died in his sleep, the Auckland Tuatara said. No cause was given. Concerns were raised when Costello failed to report for […]

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COLLEGE

AP Top 25: Georgia edges past Alabama to No. 4; Minnesota slips out of Top 10

November 18, 2019 Associated Press

Georgia edged past Alabama to No. 4 in The Associated Press college football poll after the Bulldogs had a quality road victory and the Crimson Tide lost star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for the season. LSU remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 presented by Regions Bank, receiving 54 first-places votes. No. 2 Ohio State […]