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Vikings-Packers game draws largest cable TV audience ever

Brett Favre's matchup with his former team has attracted the largest cable television audience ever.

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Twins take the Central in dramatic fashion

Twins take the Central in dramatic fashion

Last night the Minnesota Twins won the American League Central division title by beating the Detroit Tigers 6 to 5 in a marathon 12-inning game at the Metrodome.
by Brandt Williams

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O, for the simple happiness of a Packers fan

O, for the simple happiness of a Packers fan

Packers fans seem to have fun whether their team wins or loses. Why can't Vikings fans achieve that simple, childlike joy?
by Peter Smith

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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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