Sports

Vikings reach playoffs with win over Giants
Ryan Longwell's 50-yard field goal with 5 seconds left lifted the Vikings to a 20-19 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon, making Minnesota NFC North champions for its first postseason appearance in four years.
For the Vikings, playoffs on the line
The Vikings take on the New York Giants at the Metrodome on Sunday. If they win, they'll clinch their division and secure a spot in the playoffs for the first time since the 2004 season.
Today on All Things Considered, sportswriter Stefen Fatsis remembered legendary sports journalist George Plimpton. In July, Tom Crann talked to Fatsis about his new book, written in true Plimpton style.
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.
Regents approve beer, wine sales in premium sports seating
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has approved a proposal allowing the sale of alcohol in premium seating areas at the new Gopher football stadium and other on-campus sports venues.
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.