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From left, head coach Mike Zimmer, quarterback Kirk Cousins, general manager Rick Spielman and owner Mark Wilf pose for a photo after Cousins was introduced as the new Minnesota Vikings quarterback during a news conference at Twins Cities Orthopedic Performance Center in Eagan, Minn., on Thursday, March 15, 2018. John Autey / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Bud Grant: New Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins one 'very happy camper'

EAGAN, Minn. — When legendary Vikings coach Bud Grant had lunch this week with Kirk Cousins, he noticed the recently signed quarterback...

sports/football 3 min 22 sec ago

This is how the interior of the Bell Bank Gate at the new Minnesota United's Allianz Field stadium in St. Paul will look when it's completed next year. Submitted illustration

Fargo-based Bell Bank announces partnership with Minnesota United soccer team

FARGO—The Minnesota United pro soccer team and Fargo-based Bell Bank have announced a 10-year partnership that involves naming a gate after...

sports/soccer 8 hours 2 min ago

Twins' LaMarre ends Puerto Rico marathon in 16th

Ryan LaMarre lined a single to center field to score Eddie Rosario with no outs in the bottom of the 16th inning Wednesday night, giving the Minnesota Twins a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians and a split in their two-game series in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The first Major League...

sports 16 hours 30 min ago

April 18, 2018

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taj Gibson (67) shoots the ball over Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and center Clint Capela (15) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday night. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Paul, Rockets cruise past Wolves

Chris Paul rebounded from a ragged Game 1 while Gerald Green provided a boost of energy off the bench as the Houston Rockets rolled to a 102-82...

sports 16 hours 45 min ago

In a publicity photo from the mid-1960s, Bruno Sammartino, the pro wrestling legend. Sammartino, an Italian immigrant and fan favorite who was heavyweight champion of the World Wide Wrestling Federation, the precursor of World Wrestling Entertainment, for a record 11 years in the 1960s and '70s, has died at 82, the WWE announced on April 18, 2018. (Handout via The New York Times Copyright 2018)

Bruno Sammartino, 'Living Legend' king of pro wrestling, dies at 82

Bruno Sammartino fled to the mountains of Italy with his family during World War II and came to the United States at 14, weighing just 80 pounds....

sports/wrestling 19 hours 12 min ago

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots the ball during the fourth quarter as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) defends and guard Derrick Rose (25) looks on in Game 1 of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston on April 15, 2018. Troy Taormina / USA TODAY Sports

Is it a travel? Andrew Wiggins says James Harden's step back is 'a legal one'

HOUSTON — James Harden killed the Timberwolves in Game 1, with the presumptive MVP tallying 44 points and eight assists. But the legality...

sports/basketball 22 hours 11 min ago

Byron Buxton

Migraines force Byron Buxton to disabled list for Twins

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, April 18, after being unavailable...

sports/baseball 22 hours 34 min ago

Minnesota Wild forward Zach Parise (11) celebrates his goal with defenseman Ryan Suter (20) in the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Jan. 20, 2018. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports

COMMENTARY: Wild missing more than their high-priced veterans

ST. PAUL — The Wild played on an ice sheet this season composed in part of water from all around the state, brought by fans throughout...

sports/hockey 22 hours 39 min ago

Vikings need an offensive lineman in the draft but might not rush it

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings' biggest need entering next week's NFL draft is on the offensive line, but that doesn't necessarily mean they...

sports/football 22 hours 47 min ago

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second period against the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on April 15, 2018. Marilyn Indahl / USA TODAY Sports

Secret to Wild defenseman Matt Dumba's success: 'a short memory'

ST. PAUL — Whenever polarizing Wild defenseman Matt Dumba is feeling beaten down by the haters on Twitter, he remembers a Foot Locker commercial...

sports/hockey 23 hours 12 min ago

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (middle) talks on the field before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Packers QB Rodgers says he's 'frustrated and emotional' with lack of personnel influence

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has lingering discontent over some of the team's offseason moves and his lack of input regarding...

sports/football April 18, 2018 - 2:17pm

Indians-Twins still on despite Puerto Rico blackout

Puerto Rico is in the midst of an island-wide power outage, but Wednesday night's game between the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins will...

sports/baseball April 18, 2018 - 1:39pm

MASTER GARDENERS: Early thoughts on spring ephemerals

Spring ephemerals are early blooming, short-lived wildflowers that emerge in early spring and disappear by early summer. They develop above ground...

sports/outdoors April 18, 2018 - 8:15am

April 17, 2018

Parise, Suter gone when needed most

ST. PAUL—Even for a franchise accustomed to disappointment, in a sports market accustomed to having the football pulled away at the last...

sports/hockey April 17, 2018 - 11:12pm

Winnipeg Jets defensemen Dustin Byfuglien (33) skates after the puck in the second period against Minnesota Wild forward Nino Niederreiter (22) in game four of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday night. Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Jets' goalie notches 30 saves as Wild fall behind in series 3-1

ST. PAUL—Connor Hellebuyck recovered from a shaky performance to notch 30 saves, and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-0...

sports/hockey April 17, 2018 - 11:09pm