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Vikings miss chance against Falcons
The Minnesota Vikings missed a chance to wrap up their first division title since 2000, as they lost to the Atlanta Falcons 24 to 17 at the Metrodome yesterday.
Vikings can clinch division title with win against Atlanta
The Minnesota Vikings take on the Atlanta Falcons at the Metrodome on Sunday. If the Vikings win, they will clinch their division and secure a spot in the playoffs for the first time since the 2004 season.
National champs for the second year in a row
Concordia University's women's volleyball team has now won two straight national titles. The team, which competes at the NCAA's Division Two level, has generated plenty of enthusiasm on campus.
Judge extends injunction against NFL suspensions
A Minnesota judge has extended his preliminary injunction against the NFL's suspension of five players for violating the league's anti-doping policy, meaning the players can remain active for at least the next two weeks.
The University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs football team will be in Alabama on Saturday to play in the NCAA Division II national championship game. The undefeated Bulldogs will take on Northwest Missouri State University.
A sportswriter's take on the Timberwolves' coaching change
When the Minnesota Timberwolves face the Utah Jazz tonight at the Target Center, Kevin McHale will be coaching the team. McHale begins his second stint as coach of the Wolves after yesterday's firing of Randy Whitman.