Joshua Dobbs' scrambling speed is a vital skill that has given the Minnesota Vikings an unexpected jolt after the season-ending Achilles tendon injury to Kirk Cousins.
Braelon Allen rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns to carry Wisconsin past rival Minnesota 28-14 and give the Badgers possession of Paul Bunyan’s Axe after a two-year absence.
Marc-Andre Fleury wore a custom mask in warmups for the Minnesota Wild’s Native American Heritage Night on Friday after being told by the NHL it was not allowed.
Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points and 11 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 112-99 win against the Philadelphia 76ers, who were playing without MVP center Joel Embiid.
Earlier this year the Minnesota native spoke publicly about recent struggles with her eating disorder, after 12 years of recovery. This week she told reporters why she feels it’s important to share her story — and she said her priority is a “happy and healthy season.”
Anthony Edwards had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 points, and the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New York Knicks 117-100.
The Minnesota native and longtime Twins player was a six-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove winner and the 2009 American League MVP. He’s the only catcher to win three batting titles. This is his first time under consideration for baseball’s Hall of Fame.
Cole Koepke was en route to a minor league game with Syracuse of the AHL when he heard from a friend that Adam Johnson had been cut by a skate blade during a game in Britain.
William Nylander scored in overtime to help the Toronto Maple Leafs extend their winning streak to four with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild to complete the NHL’s Global Series in Sweden.
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