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U football players end boycott, will play in upcoming bowl game

U football players end boycott, will play in upcoming bowl game

The University of Minnesota football team will play in the Holiday Bowl, reversing a threat to boycott the game because of the suspension of 10 players accused of sexual assault.
by Associated Press

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U officials and players meet, but no agreement to end boycott

U officials and players meet, but no agreement to end boycott

The university's president and athletic director met with a group of football players Friday night, the university said, as they tried to find common ground. But there were no decisions immediately announced when the meeting concluded.
by Associated Press

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Peterson practices with Vikings; game status unclear

Peterson practices with Vikings; game status unclear

Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson returned to the active roster and took part in a walk-through practice session Wednesday, the first since suffering a torn meniscus in a Sept. 18 game.
by MPR News Staff

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Midway stadium developers keep ball rolling, aim for major construction in spring

Midway stadium developers keep ball rolling, aim for major construction in spring

Preliminary work on the stadium is underway. But developers still don't have full control of the site, and they're awaiting a key property tax break from the state amid a legislative power shift.
by Matt Sepic

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Agency shifts on Vikes stadium seat perks; no more friends, family

Agency shifts on Vikes stadium seat perks; no more friends, family

The proposed policy change calls on the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority to ID visitors to the U.S. Bank Stadium suites and explain why they're using the agency's premium seats. Friends and family of agency executives will no longer be allowed.
by Tim Nelson

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Groundbreaking today, expansion draft tomorrow for MN's new MLS team

Groundbreaking today, expansion draft tomorrow for MN's new MLS team

Soccer journalist Brian Quarstad joined MPR News host Tom Weber for an update on the stadium and the MLS expansion draft, which takes place Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Gopher men's basketball on the upswing

It's a big time for sports in Minnesota Friday night.

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Zimmer says his eye is 'good to go' after latest follow-up

Zimmer says his eye is 'good to go' after latest follow-up

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has received further clearance to travel with the team this weekend, following surgery to repair a detached retina.
by Associated Press

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