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New women's professional hockey league, with hopes of staying power, ready to drop the puck
The dream of having one North American women's hockey league bringing together the world's top players is now reality. The Professional Women's Hockey League will kick off the new year and its inaugural season on Monday, when the yet-to-be named Toronto franchise hosts New York.
First edible mascot in sports history stars in the Pop-Tarts Bowl
Kansas State beat NC State, 28-19, after which the winning team devoured the giant pastry that emerged from an even more giant toaster in what was a clever marketing move.
Ex-NHL defenseman Klee takes over as pro women's coach in Minnesota after Burggraf steps down
The newly established Professional Women’s Hockey League has its first coaching change even before its first game. Former NHL defenseman Ken Klee is taking over in Minnesota after Charlie Burggraf stepped down. 
A new league for a new mom as Kendall Coyne Schofield relishes her return to hockey with PWHL launch
Schofield is a three-time Olympian and former U.S. captain. At 31, she is driven by wanting to overcome the stigma that elite female athletes have to choose between having a child or a career. 
Kirill Kaprizov scores in 4th straight game as Wild beat the Red Wings 6-3
Ryan Hartman and Marcus Foligno scored 52 seconds apart in the third period to break a tie and Minnesota Wild defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6-3. Kirill Kaprizov extended his goal-scoring streak to four games, Marcus Johansson scored twice and Matt Boldy added a goal for Minnesota.
Vikings turn to Jaren Hall again in latest spin of QB carousel
The Minnesota Vikings have switched starting quarterbacks for the fourth time in nine weeks. They're handing the offense again to rookie Jaren Hall with two must-win games left for making the playoffs.
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson makes a pitch for Kirk Cousins' future in Minnesota
With the future of the Minnesota Vikings’ offense in an uncertain position because of quarterback Kirk Cousins’ injury and pending free agency, star receiver Justin Jefferson once again made his feelings about Cousins well known on Wednesday.
Taylor's big day helps Minnesota beat Bowling Green 30-24 in Quick Lane Bowl
Freshman Darius Taylor returned from a leg injury to rush for a career-high 208 yards, and Minnesota beat Bowling Green 30-24 in the Quick Lane Bowl on Tuesday. Plus a roundup of the Guaranteed Rate Bowl and the First Responder Bowl.