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Cook to miss Vikings season finale vs. Lions due to death of father

Running back Dalvin Cook is not practicing with the Minnesota Vikings this week, due to the death of his father.

Wolves Fastbreak: Minnesota's hot start fizzles against Clippers

Annie Sabo and Kevin Lynch break down the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 124-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

HIGHLIGHTS: Clippers 124, Timberwolves 101

Check out the best highlights from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 124-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Senior Spotlight: Southwest soccer star Ramzi Ouro-Akondo

Senior Spotlight: Southwest High School soccer star Ramzi Ouro-Akondo

Vikings place TE Kyle Rudolph on injured reserve

After missing the last three games due to a foot injury, tight end Kyle Rudolph will also be inactive for the Minnesota Vikings’ season finale.

Twins sign veteran reliever Hansel Robles to one-year deal

The Minnesota Twins added a veteran arm Tuesday, signing right-handed pitcher Hansel Robles to a one-year deal.

Vikings 2021 draft pick scenarios heading into Week 17

The final slate of regular-season games will determine where the Minnesota Vikings are slotted in the 2021 draft.

Vikings plan on ending season strong vs. Detroit

The Minnesota Vikings technically have nothing to play for but that will not slow down their effort against the Detroit Lions.

No. 21 Gophers pound No. 17 Michigan State 81-56

The Minnesota Golden Gophers put together a great performance in their 81-56 win over Michigan State.

Vikings Snap Counts: Blake Lynch makes unlikely start at linebacker

Blake Lynch’s first career start at linebacker and more from the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 16 snap counts.

Mohamed Ibrahim returning to Gophers for 2021 season

Mohamed Ibrahim is returning to the University of Minnesota for one more season.

Gophers RB Ibrahim named to AP All-America third team

Ibrahim, who was also named the Big Ten Running Back of the Year, is the first Gophers running back to be named an All-American since Laurence Maroney in 2005.

Upset win over Iowa propels Gophers into AP top-25 poll

After defeating fourth-ranked Iowa 102-95 in overtime Friday, the Minnesota Gophers (8-1, 1-1) moved into the AP top-25 poll at No. 21.

Wolves Fastbreak: Minnesota stumbles in loss to Lakers

Annie Sabo and Rebekkah Brunson break down the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 127-91 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Without Towns, Timberwolves fall 127-91 to Lakers

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 127-91 without Karl-Anthony Towns.

HIGHLIGHTS: Lakers 127, Timberwolves 91

The best highlights from the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-91 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Timberwolves' Towns out vs. Lakers with dislocated wrist

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that Karl-Anthony Towns suffered a dislocated wrist.

Wolves Fastbreak: Minnesota picks up another win in Utah

The Minnesota Timberwolves had five players score in double figures as they improved to 2-0 on the season.

Timberwolves start season 2-0 after win vs. Jazz

D’Angelo Russell had 25 points and six assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-111 victory over the Utah Jazz

HIGHLIGHTS: Timberwolves 116, Jazz 111

D’Angelo Russell scored 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Jazz to start the season 2-0.

Upon Further Review: Kamara's record day knocks out Vikings

What we learned from the Minnesota Vikings’ 52-33 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 16.

Carr, Johnson help lift Gophers to 102-95 overtime win over No. 4 Iowa

Brandon Johnson made all four his 3-point attempts in overtime and finished with 26 points and nine rebounds, leading Minnesota’s late surge to upset No. 4 Iowa

Kamara, Saints run Vikings out of playoff picture

Minnesota (6-9) was eliminated from playoff contention while allowing the most points by any Vikings team since 1963.

Preview: Vikings spend holiday in clash vs. Saints

This will be the fifth meeting in four years, including two playoff games in which Minnesota scored the winning touchdown on the final play of each.

Gophers, college teams fend off holiday loneliness in pandemic-altered season

This pandemic-altered season feels even more isolated with campuses largely cleared out and arena doors closed to fans in many places.

Minnesota Vikings predictions: Week 16 at Saints

Predictions from around the web on the Minnesota Vikings game against the New Orleans Saints.

HIGHLIGHTS: Timberwolves 111, Pistons 101

The best highlights from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 111-101 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Wolves Fastbreak: Minnesota pulls away from Pistons in fourth quarter

Annie Sabo and Rebekkah Brunson break down the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 111-101 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Towns, Beasley power Timberwolves to 111-101 win over Pistons

The Minnesota Timberwolves opened the 2020-21 season with a 111-101 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Karl-Anthony Towns dedicates game ball to his late mother

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns dedicated the game ball to his late mother.