Sports

In London, Vikings get season's first win
Greg Jennings made two touchdown catches, Adrian Peterson ran for two scores and the Vikings' defense made a big stop with time running out to preserve a 34-27 win over the Steelers on Sunday for their first win of the season.
Hawkeyes muscle Gophers aside, 23-7
With this series having started in 1891 and these programs playing for the 107th time, the old-fashioned styles each team took with them to this game was fitting. But only the Hawkeyes held up their end of the bargain. They've yet to allow a rushing touchdown this year.
Analysis: Three turning points in the Viking stadium deal
By now, the state of Minnesota and its NFL franchise were supposed to have sealed a 30-year deal to live happily ever after in a new downtown stadium. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) and the team were scheduled to sign a final deal this morning. But something has happened on the way to the Read more →
Photos: Vikings get their English on in London
The Minnesota Vikings face the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday, but they're a long way from home -- in London, England. Here's some of the hoopla over the NFL's annual effort at international marketing.
In sports, the Vikings have announced that Matt Cassell will start at quarterback on Sunday in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in London. First string quarterback Christian Ponder has a rib injury. And the University of Minnesota football team begins the Big Ten portion of their schedule when they host Iowa tomorrow at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about those stories.
Cassel starts in London, Ponder injured
Citing rib fracture, the Vikings say they will be starting their backup quarterback, Matt Cassel, against the Steelers in London. The move follows a disappointing loss to Cleveland last week.
Photos: Lynx vs. Mercury highlights
The Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-62 in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night. Here's some of what that looked like.
Lynx run all over Mercury for 85-62 win
Lindsay Whalen and Maya Moore scored 20 points apiece and Seimone Augustus added 18 to lead the Minnesota Lynx to an 85-62 win in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night.
The 79-year-old Selig has repeatedly said since 2003 that his retirement was imminent, but Thursday marked the first time he issued a formal statement.