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Timberwolves fall to Lakers as Doncic drops 49
Luka Doncic scored 49 points and became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Vikings fall to Chargers as QB Carson Wentz endures painful night
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz gave what he had with his left shoulder in a brace and his right arm seemingly out of magic. In what could be the veteran’s last start before J.J. McCarthy returns from a high ankle sprain, Wentz was unable to get the Vikings into the end zone until late in the third quarter of a 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night.
Heat’s Rozier and Trail Blazers' Billups charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, once a Timberwolves player, and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people charged in connection with schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia, authorities said on Thursday.
 Vikings will start Wentz at QB on short rest in LA
Carson Wentz will make his fifth straight start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings with J.J. McCarthy lacking time in a shortened week to keep building up his sprained right ankle.
Minnesota Vikings condemn racist messages sent to player
The Minnesota Vikings are condemning racist comments directed at cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. Rodgers posted screenshots of several messages he received after Sunday’s loss; the messages contained expletives and racial slurs.