To beat the Eagles, the Vikings have some more work to do. They won't have the crowd noise or the fast surface, for one. And they'll have to face a defense just as strong if not stronger than the Saints.
Justin Morneau, the 2006 AL MVP and Minnesota Twins first baseman whose career was derailed by concussion symptoms, is retiring after 1,603 hits and 247 home runs in 14 major league seasons.
Stefon Diggs and the Vikings set Twitter on fire Sunday night with their last-play stunner against the Saints. One of the most popular memes in Minnesota speculated that Prince, the Purple One, had something to do with the victory.
When cross-country skier and Minnesota native Jessie Diggins heads to the Olympics next month, she could help break a longstanding drought. It's been more than 40 years since an American has medaled in cross-country skiing -- and no American woman ever has.
The play the Vikings ran, believe it or not, is called "Seven Heaven." Kyle Rudolph, Jarius Wright and Diggs all ran sideline routes from the right of the formation, with Diggs the deepest with his break coming at about 25 yards.
The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang will be the first to allow figure skaters to perform to vocal music. Organizers hope the change will help create a new generation of fans for the sport.
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