Sports

NBA owners, players reach tentative deal
The sides reached a tentative agreement early Saturday to end the 149-day lockout and hope to begin the delayed season with a marquee tripleheader Dec. 25.
History and future of the Metrodome
Longtime Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission director Bill Lester discusses the history of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, and its future. What kinds of facilities does Minnesota need, and for what purposes? Who should pay for them?
Vikings stadium hearings set at Capitol
Plans are set for two state Senate hearings on the proposal for the state to help fund construction of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.
Vikings' Chris Cook faces domestic assault hearing
Cook was charged in October with one count of domestic assault by strangulation. Earlier this month, prosecutors added another charge of third-degree assault.
Photos: Vikings vs. Raiders
Carson Palmer threw for 164 yards and a touchdown and the Oakland Raiders capitalized on mistakes by Minnesota in a 27-21 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.
Gophers lose to Northwestern, 28-13
The Golden Gophers got solid performances from MarQueis Gray and Duane Bennett but couldn't pull this one out. Minnesota is now 2-9 under first-year coach Jerry Kill.