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Darnold, O‘Connell not blaming missed face mask call as reason why Vikings lost to Rams

Darnold, O‘Connell not blaming missed face mask call as reason why Vikings lost to Rams

Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold didn’t blame the officials for a missed face mask call when he was sacked for a safety late in the fourth quarter of the Vikings’ 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Instead, Darnold lamented the situation that pinned Minnesota deep in the first place. 
by The Associated Press

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Edwards hits late free throws to lift the Timberwolves past the Kings, 117-115

Edwards hits late free throws to lift the Timberwolves past the Kings, 117-115

Anthony Edwards hit a pair of free throws with 2.4 seconds remaining and the Timberwolves spoiled Sacramento’s opener by beating the Kings 117-115. Edwards got fouled by Domantas Sabonis on a drive with the game tied and calmly hit the free throws to give him 32 points to help Minnesota get the win.
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UConn star Paige Bueckers arrives at her final season, eager to chase that elusive national title

UConn star Paige Bueckers arrives at her final season, eager to chase that elusive national title

UConn star Paige Bueckers is entering her final season with the second-ranked Huskies in pursuit of an elusive national championship. UConn hasn't won a title since 2016, though it was the national runner-up in 2022.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota hosts Maryland for homecoming. Both teams beat fading USC this month to get back on track

Minnesota hosts Maryland for homecoming. Both teams beat fading USC this month to get back on track

Minnesota hosts Maryland this week for homecoming with both teams trying to stay on track for bowl eligibility ahead of a tough final month of the schedule. The Gophers are 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten. The Terrapins are 4-3 and 1-3. Minnesota is favored by 4½ points according to BetMGM odds.
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Youth cheerleading is getting more athletic — and riskier

Youth cheerleading is getting more athletic — and riskier

As the female-dominated sport gets more acrobatic, girls are racking up more concussions and other injuries. A new pediatricians’ report calls for change.
by Pien Huang

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Rudy Gobert confirms he reached a contract extension that's a 'win-win' with the Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert confirms he reached a contract extension that's a 'win-win' with the Timberwolves

Minnesota center Rudy Gobert has confirmed that he has reached a contract extension with the Timberwolves. ESPN and other outlets reported earlier Tuesday that Gobert is getting a three-year, $110 million extension with Minnesota, which acquired the French big man in a trade with Utah in 2022.
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Minnesota Lynx enter offseason with five starters ready for 2025

Minnesota Lynx enter offseason with five starters ready for 2025

Courtney Williams, Bridget Carleton, Alanna Smith, Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier will continue with the team following a five-game WNBA Finals series.  
by Anika Besst

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Vikings lost a close game to the Lions in the margins. They'll need a cleanup to keep contending

Vikings lost a close game to the Lions in the margins. They'll need a cleanup to keep contending

The Minnesota Vikings fell into a first-place tie in the stacked NFC North with Detroit at 5-1 with a 31-29 loss to the Lions. They showed nothing to suggest they're not built to last in the division race and beyond in a defeat that was remarkably even statistically. 
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