We're in the holiday break for most students in Minnesota — but many high school sports teams across the state will be taking part in holiday tournaments next week.
Eighteen players this fall joined the Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey program, the first of its kind in Minnesota. Players come in many sizes and ages. The game's a little different, but the thrill is the same.
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer chatted with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker about the University of Minnesota's top-40 ranking for football recruiting, the outlook for Gophers basketball this season, and the upcoming Vikings-Lions game on Sunday.
Lindsey Vonn is hoping to return from injury next month and resume her pursuit of the all-time World Cup wins record, according to the U.S. Ski Team's head coach.
Dalvin Cook had a career-high 136 yards and two touchdowns on a season-high 19 carries as Minnesota stayed in control of a spot in the playoffs with a 41-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
John DiFillipo's firing comes as the Vikings cling to a half-game lead for the lowest-ranking wild card spot in this season's playoffs, with three other teams poised to overtake them.
Higher temperatures cause more snowmelt and shorter ski seasons. Two seasons ago, the university's Nordic ski team could not participate in the American Birkebeiner, which was canceled because of warm weather.
In a rematch of last February's Olympic gold medal match, the U.S. men's curling team beat Sweden on Sunday to win a Curling World Cup event in Omaha, Neb.
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