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J.J. McCarthy throws for 2 TDs and runs for a score in his return as Vikings beat Lions 27-24
J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in his return from an ankle injury, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Wild stop 5-game losing streak with 5-2 win over Canucks for 1st regulation home win in 7 tries
Marco Rossi scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and Vladimir Tarasenko had a goal and two assists, helping the Minnesota Wild stop a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.
Lindsey's OT touchdown run helps Minnesota deny Michigan State first Big Ten win with 23-20 victory
Drake Lindsey scored on a 3-yard run on third down in overtime after he had the tying rushing touchdown with 29 seconds left in regulation, and Minnesota kept Michigan State winless in Big Ten play with a 23-20 victory on Saturday.
Julius Randle scores 30 as Timberwolves beat Hornets 122-105
Julius Randle scored 30 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Charlotte Hornets 122-105 on Saturday night, their first victory since All-Star Anthony Edwards was sidelined with an injury.
WNBA and players union agree to 30-day extension for CBA negotiations, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the decision says the WNBA and players union have agreed to a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.
Lakers fend off Timberwolves on Austin Reaves’ buzzer-beater for 116-115 win
Austin Reaves swished the 12-foot winner in the lane right before the buzzer to finish with 28 points and lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-115 victory after the Minnesota Timberwolves had taken the lead with a late 14-2 run.
J.J. McCarthy, Vikings hit ‘reset button’ at QB while Carson Wentz preps for season-ending surgery
The quarterback situation might be settling into place in this frustrating and painful start to the season for the Minnesota Vikings. J.J. McCarthy has been cleared to return for Sunday's game at the Detroit Lions. He missed five starts with a high ankle sprain.