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Minnesota Vikings get shutout for first time in 18 years
Minnesota Now sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined host Nina Moini to talk about the Vikings shutout loss and more uplifting Minnesota sports news.
Minnesota Vikings waive veteran receiver Adam Thielen — at his request
The Vikings announced Monday that they’ve waived receiver Adam Thielen — at the veteran player’s request. The team said Thielen wanted the chance for more playing time in what he says will be his final NFL season.
St. Thomas Volleyball heads to NCAA tournament for first time; U of M also plays later this week
The University of St. Thomas women's volleyball team will face Iowa State in the first round of the NCAA tournament later this week. The University of Minnesota will face off against Fairfield on Friday.
Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer overwhelmed by Seahawks as Vikings’ offensive struggles continue
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell says his team can’t play offensive football like it did Sunday and expect to win. The Vikings were having enough problems with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback, and McCarthy missed the game against the Seattle Seahawks because of a concussion. 
Timberwolves top the San Antonio Spurs with a 125-112 victory
Anthony Edwards scored 32 points to become Minnesota’s all-time leader in games with 30 or more points, Julius Randle added 22 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and the Timberwolves pulled away from the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter of a 125-112 victory.
Minnesota Frost shutout new Seattle Torrent team 3-0 in front of historic 16,000 fans
In front of 16,014 fans — breaking the record for the largest crowd for a women’s hockey game in a U.S. arena — the Minnesota Frost shutout the 3-0 Seattle Torrent at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Friday.
Vikings to start Max Brosmer at quarterback against the Seahawks
The Minnesota Vikings will start rookie Max Brosmer at quarterback on Sunday at Seattle after J.J. McCarthy’s practice time was limited all week by the concussion protocol. Coach Kevin O’Connell made the announcement after practice on Friday that McCarthy is out against the Seahawks.
Gophers make Badgers a true rivalry game again under Fleck, as stability provides a niche in new era
The Gophers under P.J. Fleck have managed to make the battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe a true rivalry game again with four wins over the Badgers in the last seven matchups in stopping a 14-game losing streak that was the longest for either side in the 135-year history of the series.