Deadline: NBA, players in danger of cancellationsOctober 10, 2011 9:55 AMNegotiators for owners and players will meet again Monday, the deadline Commissioner David Stern set for when there must be a deal to avoid canceling the first two weeks of the regular season, scheduled to begin Nov. 1.
Play53min 59secWill voters get to decide on a Vikings stadium?October 10, 2011 12:00 AMBy Tony BennettIt is a big week for the Vikings and their plan for a new football stadium in Arden Hills. Another public hearing is scheduled, plus a commission may decide whether to give Ramsey County residents an important vote on the stadium.
Peterson powers Vikings to 34-10 win vs. CardinalsOctober 9, 2011 3:12 PMBy Dave Campbell, Associated PressAdrian Peterson powered in for three first-quarter touchdowns to build a lead large enough even Minnesota couldn't lose it, and the Vikings finally earned their first victory Sunday by beating the bumbling Arizona Cardinals 34-10.
Photos: Vikings trounce CardinalsOctober 9, 2011 3:03 PMAdrian Peterson ran for three touchdowns Sunday as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Arizona Cardinals 34-10 in Minneapolis.
Hundreds pack MSP to greet champion LynxOctober 8, 2011 6:02 PMBy Rupa ShenoyHundreds of people packed the baggage claim area of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Saturday afternoon to greet WNBA champions the Minnesota Lynx as they returned from Atlanta.
Purdue routs Minnesota 45-17October 8, 2011 3:36 PMAkeem Shavers caught a touchdown pass and ran for another score to help Purdue beat Minnesota 45-17 on Saturday.
Play4min 18secLynx a win away from WNBA gloryOctober 7, 2011 10:52 AMThe Minnesota Lynx are on the verge of their first WNBA Championship. The team leads the Atlanta Dream 2-1 in a best-of-five series. They play game three tonight in Atlanta against the Atlanta Dream.
ESPN, Hank Williams Jr. part ways after Hitler commentOctober 6, 2011 9:42 AMIn a statement to The Associated Press, Williams says: "I have made MY decision. ... Me, My Song, and All My Rowdy Friends are OUT OF HERE."
Play3min 33secRowdy crowd cheers Lynx to Game 1 victoryOctober 3, 2011 7:08 AMBy Rupa ShenoyMore than 15,000 people filled the Target Center for the game, waving free, white pom-poms under video screens that read, "Atlanta Dream, Welcome to your Nightmare."
Lynx win first game of WNBA FinalsOctober 2, 2011 10:10 PMBy Jon Krawczynski, Associated PressRebekkah Brunson had 26 points and 11 rebounds and Seimone Augustus added 22 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to an 88-74 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA finals on Sunday night. The Lynx turned a close game into a runaway with a 13-0 run to open the fourth quarter.