Sports

At O'Gara's, getting ready for pull-tab gambling
A new era in Minnesota gambling could be just hours away if a state board approves electronic pull-tab games that the Legislature is relying on to help pay for a new Vikings stadium.
The Minnesota Wild is offering season ticket holders credit, plus interest, if games are canceled as a result of the National Hockey League's labor dispute.
Downtown St. Paul business owners are bracing for the fallout from an National Hockey League lockout that went into effect on Saturday night.
Vinatieri, Luck lead Colts past Vikings 23-20
Adam Vinatieri made a 53-yard field goal with 8 seconds left Sunday to give Andrew Luck and Indianapolis a 23-20 victory over Minnesota.
Is the NFL concerned by head injuries?
Head injuries, and their implications on long-term health, are becoming a bigger issue for football players. But does the NFL really care? One sportswriter isn't so sure.
NHL lockout all but set with no bargaining planned
The NHL says there will be no bargaining with the players' union Saturday, leaving nothing to stop a lockout.
The word "lockout" is looming over another major pro sport, this time the National Hockey League. In question-and-answer form, this is a look at the issues and implications of a work stoppage in the NHL.
Stadium's architect firm to be picked by Oct. 5
The panel charged with building a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings says they'll pick an architect by Oct. 5.
A sneak peek at the new stadium?
Here’s what looks to be a preview of the contenders to design the new Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis. One of the team working to select the architectural firm left these in his back seat — clearly visible in the Metrodome parking lot before the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority meeting on Friday. The HNTB rendering…