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Sports

Analyzing the Vikings' win over the Packers

The Minnesota Vikings are now 4-0, after beating the Green Bay Packers 30-23 last night in a highly-anticipated matchup. It was the first time Vikings quarterback Brett Favre competed against the team that he led for 16 seasons.
by Phil Picardi

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Favre takes it to the Packers: Vikings win 30-23

Favre takes it to the Packers: Vikings win 30-23

Brett Favre was clearly uncomfortable this week with all the attention on this reunion, trying to downplay the significance of playing the Green Bay Packers and stumbling through denials that his main motivation to unretire last year was revenge.

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Next big game at the Dome: Vikes and Favre vs. Packers

Next big game at the Dome: Vikes and Favre vs. Packers

Brett Favre's presence in Minnesota Vikings' purple galls most fans in Packers Nation. And the nausea level among Cheeseheads could be off the charts Monday night if Favre leads his latest team past the one he quarterbacked so successfully for so long.

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Farewell to the Metrodome? Not quite yet

Farewell to the Metrodome? Not quite yet

Sunday's post-game ceremony commemorating the Twin's last game at the Metrodome seemed a bit strange. Why? The season isn't over yet.
by Brandt Williams

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Twins will play (at least) another day in the Dome

The Minnesota Twins held a ceremony Sunday to mark their last game in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, but there was one hitch. The team will play at least one more game in the Dome against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday.
by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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Rouge and Tumble: Women's roller derby is back

Rouge and Tumble: Women's roller derby is back

They wear lipstick, tattoos and roller skates and go by tough names like "Kim Jong Kill," "Shiv & Let Die" and "Mary Tyler Roar." They race around in circles crashing into each other while the crowd cheers.
by Jeff Baenen, Associated Press

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Twin Cities Marathon events set for this weekend

Twin Cities Marathon events set for this weekend

The 28th annual Twin Cities Marathon will kick off this weekend, drawing thousands of runners from 20 countries and all 50 states.
by Madeleine Baran

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Pawlenty says Minnesota needs to keep Vikings

The governor said on his weekly radio show Friday that the Metrodome's time is fading and that "we need to find a way to keep our Minnesota Vikings."
by Tim Pugmire

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