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MLB

AP source: Dodgers, Twins, Sox divvy Betts deal into 2 swaps

February 9, 2020 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Moving Mookie Betts out of Boston proved to be quite the task for the cost-cutting Red Sox. The trade wound up taking all week — and being divvied into two different deals. The Minnesota Twins agreed Sunday to send bullpen prospect Brusdar Graterol to the Los Angeles Dodgers for starting pitcher Kenta […]

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BADGERS

Davison’s return to Badgers sure to be jeered by Gopher fans

February 5, 2020 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brad Davison is one of the many Minnesota natives who have crossed the border to play for Wisconsin, a sure path to enemy status in college sports. The junior guard has also been widely branded, fair or not, as the biggest villain in the Big Ten for his intense habits on the […]

NBA

Wolves send Covington to Rockets, while Hawks get Capela in four-team trade

February 5, 2020 Rick Solem

The Minnesota Timberwolves were part of the first trade deadline transaction and it was a big one. In a four-team trade, the Wolves sent Robert Covington to the Houston Rockets, and will receive Malik Beasley, Juancho Herangomez and Jarred Vanderbilt from the Denver Nuggets, along with the Atlanta Hawks’ Evan Turnver and their first-round pick […]

NEWS

Vikings name Andre Patterson, Adam Zimmer as co-DCs

January 27, 2020 Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer promoted his son on Monday to help fill a key vacancy on his staff, appointing Adam Zimmer and Andre Patterson as co-defensive coordinators. The Vikings announced their revamped lineup of assistant coaches, which includes two new hires and four internal promotions. Assistant head coach Gary […]

NEWS

Vikings Pick Up 5 Additions To Pro Bowl, Including Cousins

January 21, 2020 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have five additions to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, giving them eight players in the all-star game for their highest total in 10 years. The NFL announced Tuesday that quarterback Kirk Cousins, defensive end Everson Griffen, fullback C.J. Ham, linebacker Eric Kendricks and cornerback Xavier Rhodes were picked as […]

MLB

AP source: Twins, 3B Donaldson agree to $92M, 4-year deal

January 14, 2020 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and 2015 AL MVP Josh Donaldson have agreed to a $92 million, four-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the deal had not been announced. The contract includes a club option for […]

NEWS

Zimmer, Vikings aim to get over hump with changes inevitable

January 14, 2020 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For the first time in his six years with the Minnesota Vikings, coach Mike Zimmer told his assistants to take a break right after the end of the season before the staff reconvenes in a week or so to assess the roster. The extra time, Zimmer theorized, will minimize the personal sentiment […]

NEWS

Browns hire Vikings offensive coordinator as next coach

January 12, 2020 Associated Press

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Stefanski coached running backs, tight ends and quarterbacks in Minnesota. He’s about to take on his most challenging group yet — the Browns. The Vikings offensive coordinator, who came close to getting Cleveland’s job last year but finished second to Freddie Kitchens, was hired as the Browns new coach — their […]

NEWS

Thielen better: Vikings’ offense has made major progress

January 9, 2020 Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Adam Thielen learned in college the psychological art of pivoting from a bad play, courtesy of a toy toilet the Minnesota State team kept on the sideline during games to flush away negative feelings and leave them in the past. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver has had to lean hard on […]

NEWS

Cousins, Zimmer quiet skeptics in playoff win for Vikings

January 7, 2020 Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — In their boisterous locker room in New Orleans after the overtime victory, the Minnesota Vikings roared in celebration when coach Mike Zimmer gave the game ball to quarterback Kirk Cousins. “How does it feel to win a playoff game?” Zimmer asked Cousins with a question that needed no answer following the […]