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Penn State shuffles QBs in 33-21 win at Minnesota

Penn State shuffles QBs in 33-21 win at Minnesota

Matt McGloin threw two touchdown passes to Derek Moye for Penn State in relief of injured starter Rob Bolden, and the Nittany Lions used struggling Minnesota to get their first Big Ten win, 33-21 on Saturday.

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U of M athletics director on the search for a new football coach

U of M athletics director on the search for a new football coach

The University of Minnesota is looking for a new football coach after firing head coach Tim Brewster on Sunday. Gopher athletics director Joel Maturi talked with MPR's Tom Crann about why he made that decision, and what's next for the football program.
by Tom Crann

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Photos: Vikings vs. Cowboys

Photos: Vikings vs. Cowboys

The Minnesota Vikings overcame another uneven game by Brett Favre in a 24-21 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

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Favre, Vikings hold on for 24-21 win over Cowboys

Favre, Vikings hold on for 24-21 win over Cowboys

Percy Harvin's 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown gave Minnesota a spark to start the second half, and the Vikings overcame another uneven game by Brett Favre in a 24-21 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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Dungy turns down alma mater's inquiries

Tony Dungy has told Minnesota that he's not interested in returning to the sidelines to coach his alma mater.

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Gophers fire football coach Tim Brewster

Gophers fire football coach Tim Brewster

The University of Minnesota has fired football coach Tim Brewster. Athletic director Joel Maturi made the announcement Sunday morning, one day after the Golden Gophers lost to Purdue to fall to 1-6 in Brewster's fourth season.
by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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AP Source: Favre says sorry to Viking teammates

AP Source: Favre says sorry to Viking teammates

Brett Favre has apologized to the Minnesota Vikings for the distraction caused by an NFL investigation into allegations that he sent racy messages and lewd photos to a Jets game hostess in 2008.

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Twins' Cuddyer says he will need knee surgery

Twins' Cuddyer says he will need knee surgery

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer says he will need arthroscopic surgery on his right knee this offseason.

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Game 3: Twins vs. Yankees

Game 3: Twins vs. Yankees

The New York Yankees swept the Minnesota Twins out of the playoffs Saturday night at Yankee Stadium.

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Rookie Jeff Skinner leads Hurricanes past Wild 2-1

Rookie Jeff Skinner scored the only goal of a shootout and Cam Ward was strong in goal, leading the Carolina Hurricanes past the Minnesota Wild 2-1 Friday for a sweep of the two season-opening games in Finland.

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