Sports

Sid Hartman releases CD of old sports interviews
Longtime Star Tribune sports columnist Sid Hartman has released a new CD called "Sid Hartman and his Close Personal Friends--The Lost Tapes." The CD includes Hartman's interviews through the years.
Shaky Favre, Vikings stunned by Panthers 26-7
The Carolina Panthers used a ferocious defense to stifle Minnesota quarterback Brett Favre and running back Adrian Peterson in a 26-7 victory over the Vikings Sunday night.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty is tempering expectations around a new football stadium a day after a public commission released a fresh design and cost figures.
Texas moved one step away from the second volleyball championship in school history, sweeping Minnesota 25-19, 25-20, 25-15 in Thursday night's national semifinal.
Vikings cool to proposed stadium plan
The Minnesota Vikings are brushing off proposed new options for overhauling the Metrodome, which were unveiled today by the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission.
Gophers prepared for strong competition at NCAA volleyball tourney
The University of Minnesota Gopher women's volleyball team is in Tampa Thursday for the NCAA Final Four. The Gophers, who were seeded 11th in the tournament, take on the number two seed Texas.
Heads up: is there a hidden concussion problem among athletes?
Under pressure, the NFL changed its policy on when players may return to games after suffering concussions. But some are concerned that the culture of playing through concussions in the NFL remains, and has filtered down to colleges and high schools. And football isn't the only sport seeing an increase in head injuries.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf have met privately to discuss the team's hopes for a new stadium.
Longtime Tommies baseball coach retiring
The longtime baseball coach at the University of St. Thomas is retiring after 15 years and two national championships.
Peterson, Vikings bounce back, beat Bengals 30-10
Adrian Peterson ran as if he was angry about his recent struggles, and the Minnesota Vikings rode his resurgence to an important victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.