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• Twins Rumors: Cruz, Rotation, Shortstop, Arbitration, Payroll
The Twins made a one-year offer to Nelson Cruz back in October, La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports, but at least for the moment, that offer is no longer on the table. The two sides both still hope to work out a reunion, but because Cruz is still seeking a…...2020
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• St. Paul Saints To Become Twins’ Triple-A Affiliate
The Twins are moving their Triple-A club about 1000 miles closer to home, as La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that they’ll soon announce the St. Paul Saints as their new top affiliate. The Saints had been a member of the independent American Association since 2005 and the now-defunct independent…...2020
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• Twins Decline Option Over Sergio Romo
The Twins have elected to decline their club option over righty Sergio Romo, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. He’ll receive a $250K buyout rather than the $5MM option price. Romo finished the 2020 campaign with a 4.05 ERA over twenty frames while carrying a 23:7 K/BB ratio and allowing three long…...2020
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• Nelson Cruz Reportedly Seeking Two-Year Deal
The Twins and Nelson Cruz have expressed mutual interest in extending their relationship, although it sounds as though that could require a multi-year offer out of Minnesota. LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune writes that Cruz is “believed to be seeking a two-year deal” as he sits on the cusp of a return…...2020
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• Vikings put George Iloka on injured reserve
It’s been a busy Thursday for the Vikings and their roster shuffling continued with a move involving veteran safety George Iloka. The team announced that Iloka has been placed on injured reserve. The team did not specify what injury led to the move, but Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports he tore his [more]...2020
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• Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders reflects on Sid Hartman, who recently passed away
Here’s the Minneapolis Star Tribune with additional reporting on the passing away of a legend, Sid Hartman: If it was Sunday morning in the Saunders household and the phone was ringing at 6 a.m., it was usually only one person doing the calling: Sid Hartman. “He was just looking for the scoop at the house,” … Continue reading "Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders reflects on Sid Hartman, w...2020
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• Twins To Add Top Prospect Alex Kirilloff To Playoff Roster
In a surprise move, the Twins are set to promote top outfield prospect Alex Kirilloff for what would be his MLB debut during the first round of the postseason. Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported last night that the move was being discussed, and both Seth Stohs of TwinsDaily.com and Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com…...2020
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• Adam Sandler film shoot forces Juancho Hernangomez to miss Timberwolves’ workouts
The Minnesota Timberwolves were not invited to the NBA Bubble for the restart of the season, but the Wolves are already holding team workouts to prepare for next season. One player who won’t be present at the team facilities, however, is forward Juancho Hernangomez. According to Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Hernangomez […] The post Adam Sandler film shoot forces Juancho Hern...2020
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• Twins Notes: Arraez, Wisler, Bailey
The Twins will be without second baseman Luis Arraez a bit longer than hoped after he sprained his left ankle while playing in an intrasquad game at their alternate training site, writes La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Arraez, on the IL due to tendinitis in his left knee, was eligible to return…...2020
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• Timberwolves forward Juancho Hernangomez has role in new Adam Sandler basketball movie
The latest Timberwolves news isn’t the usual. Here’s the Minneapolis Star Tribune on a fun development: Timberwolves forward Juancho Hernangomez won’t be present at the team’s voluntary group workouts the next two weeks. But Hernangomez isn’t injured, nor he is staying away because he’s a restricted free agent. Instead, he’s filming a movie… A team … Continue reading "Timbe...2020
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• Vikings put George Iloka on injured reserve
It’s been a busy Thursday for the Vikings and their roster shuffling continued with a move involving veteran safety George Iloka. The team announced that Iloka has been placed on injured reserve. The team did not specify what injury led to the move, but Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports he tore his [more]...2020
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• AL Central Notes: Buxton, Fulmer, Royals
The Twins’ expectation is that center fielder Byron Buxton would’ve been in center field on Opening Day had the season commenced on time, writes Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. The 26-year-old underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder last September, and manager Rocco Baldelli said in a weekend conference…...2020
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• Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly out at least another two weeks
Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns will be sidelined at least two more weeks with a left wrist fracture, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Towns hasn’t played since Feb. 10th due to the injury, although it wasn’t diagnosed as a fracture until 11 days later. At that time, the Timberwolves said they would re-evaluate Towns in two weeks. That timetable passed, and Minnesota...2020
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• Twins have interest in pitcher Taijuan Walker
The Twins added veteran starter Jhoulys Chacin on a minor-league deal over the weekend but might not be through adding experienced arms to their spring rotation mix. Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune writes that the club could yet add right-hander Taijuan Walker to the fray; Miller’s colleague, La Velle E. Neal III, also mentioned Minnesota’s interest in the righty in a previous notebook...2020
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• Report: Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes sustained fractured vertebra in neck
The injury that landed Minnesota Vikings cornerback on injured reserve ahead of the start of the postseason was a fractured bone in his neck, according to Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Hughes appeared on the injury report with a neck injury following the team’s win over the Chicago Bears in the regular season finale [more]...2020
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• Vikings host guard Tyler Shatley as they look to bolster offensive line
The Vikings met with free-agent guard Tyler Shatley on Friday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL.com (Twitter link). Shatley’s visit didn’t end with a deal, but a contract is still possible, tweets Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Minnesota has offered a contract to free-agent center Brett Jones, per Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN (Twitter link). Minnesota is set to experience signific...2019
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• Ehire Adrianza not guaranteed spot on Twins' Opening Day roster?
With eight games until the end of Spring Training, infielder Ehire Adrianza isn’t assured of a spot on the Twins’ Opening Day roster, writes LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Adrianza is out of minor league options, so if he doesn’t break camp with the club he’d be exposed to outright waivers. Minnesota’s addition of Marwin Gonzalez and the emergence of Willians Astudillo have l...2019
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• Twins, RHP Kyle Gibson discussing extension
The Twins and right-hander Kyle Gibson are discussing an extension that would keep him in Minnesota beyond the current season, Gibson himself revealed to Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Gibson is set to become a free agent after the 2019 campaign, but Miller notes that agent Randy Rowley has been in Ft. Myers for the past few days and met with the Twins to discuss a deal. Gibson is al...2019
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• Vikings avoid losing CB Xavier Rhodes for playoff push
The Vikings received some excellent news on Monday when an MRI revealed cornerback Xavier Rhodes suffered a "very, very mild" hamstring injury, head coach Mike Zimmer told reporters, including Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune (Twitter link). While Minnesota does have depth in its secondary (Mackensie Alexander, Holton Hill), the club had already lost rookie first-round corner Mike Hug...2018
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• Dalvin Cook to return in Week 9?
The Vikings may have their preferred starting running back in action earlier than expected. Dalvin Cook is on track to play Sunday against the Lions, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. Cook has been dealing with a hamstring injury for most of the season and hasn’t played since Week 4. While the Vikings having the 2017 second-rounder back would help their cause, Krammer adds he...2018
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• Vikings DT files suit against police for excessive use of force
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson has filed a lawsuit in U.S District Court in Minneapolis against two police officers from the city he accused of using excessive force against him in connection with Johnson’s arrest in October of 2014. Johnson accused off-duty officers John LaLuzerne and Patrick McCarver of unreasonable seizure, false arrest and use of excessive force. He alleged tha...2016
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• KG, the Oral History, Part 2: Glory in Boston, Quirky Traits and Returning Home
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Minneapolis Star-Tribune trade, contract, salary rumors
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• Twins Rumors: Cruz, Rotation, Shortstop, Arbitration, Payroll
The Twins made a one-year offer to Nelson Cruz back in October, La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports, but at least for the moment, that offer is no longer on the table. The two sides both still hope to work out a reunion, but because Cruz is still seeking a…...2020
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• Nelson Cruz Reportedly Seeking Two-Year Deal
The Twins and Nelson Cruz have expressed mutual interest in extending their relationship, although it sounds as though that could require a multi-year offer out of Minnesota. LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune writes that Cruz is “believed to be seeking a two-year deal” as he sits on the cusp of a return…...2020
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• Timberwolves forward Juancho Hernangomez has role in new Adam Sandler basketball movie
The latest Timberwolves news isn’t the usual. Here’s the Minneapolis Star Tribune on a fun development: Timberwolves forward Juancho Hernangomez won’t be present at the team’s voluntary group workouts the next two weeks. But Hernangomez isn’t injured, nor he is staying away because he’s a restricted free agent. Instead, he’s filming a movie… A team … Continue reading "Timbe...2020
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• Denard Span On His Future
It’s been nearly 20 months since Denard Span suited up in a big league game, and the former Twins, Nationals, Giants, Rays and Mariners outfielder suggests in an interview with Patrick Reusse of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune that he may not do so again. Span reveals that he received offers in the 2018-19 offseason, although they clearly…...2020
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• Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly out at least another two weeks
Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns will be sidelined at least two more weeks with a left wrist fracture, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Towns hasn’t played since Feb. 10th due to the injury, although it wasn’t diagnosed as a fracture until 11 days later. At that time, the Timberwolves said they would re-evaluate Towns in two weeks. That timetable passed, and Minnesota...2020
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• Kubiak accepted Vikings job because he wanted to call plays again
From 2017-20, the Vikings will have featured four different play-callers. But the procession from Pat Shurmur to John DeFilippo to Kevin Stefanski to now Gary Kubiak found the former Super Bowl-winning head coach a bit hesitant. Kubiak stepped away from the Broncos after the 2016 season, because of health issues, and has not called plays since. But after briefly debating the move from offensive ad...2020
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• Twins have interest in pitcher Taijuan Walker
The Twins added veteran starter Jhoulys Chacin on a minor-league deal over the weekend but might not be through adding experienced arms to their spring rotation mix. Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune writes that the club could yet add right-hander Taijuan Walker to the fray; Miller’s colleague, La Velle E. Neal III, also mentioned Minnesota’s interest in the righty in a previous notebook...2020
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• Twins Notes: Donaldson, Polanco, Sano
The Twins’ initial four-year offer to Josh Donaldson was for $84MM, per Phil Miller and La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Shortly thereafter, the team grew pessimistic about signing him, as reports that Donaldson was seeking a $110MM guarantee surfaced. Minnesota’s addition of a fifth-year option with a huge buyout ($16MM…...2020
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• Twins reportedly ‘pessimistic’ in pursuit of Josh Donaldson
Recent reports have indicated that Josh Donaldson’s reps have been pushing their asking price toward $110M over a four-year term, and it now seems as if at least one bidder is preparing to push their chair back from the table. The Twins have grown ’pessimistic’ about their chances of acquiring the veteran third baseman, according to a report from Phil Miller of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, citing...2020
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• Vikings host guard Tyler Shatley as they look to bolster offensive line
The Vikings met with free-agent guard Tyler Shatley on Friday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL.com (Twitter link). Shatley’s visit didn’t end with a deal, but a contract is still possible, tweets Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Minnesota has offered a contract to free-agent center Brett Jones, per Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN (Twitter link). Minnesota is set to experience signific...2019
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• Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly out at least another two weeks
Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns will be sidelined at least two more weeks with a left wrist fracture, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Towns hasn’t played since Feb. 10th due to the injury, although it wasn’t diagnosed as a fracture until 11 days later. At that time, the Timberwolves said they would re-evaluate Towns in two weeks. That timetable passed, and Minnesota...2020
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• Timberwolves waive little-used guard Allen Crabbe
The Minnesota Timberwolves waived guard Allen Crabbe today. Crabbe played in just nine games this season for the Timberwolves, for an average of 3.2 points and 1.3 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game. Per the Minneapolis Star Tribune: According to ESPN’s front office insider Bobby Marks, Crabbe had roughly $4.6 million remaining on his $18.5 … Continue reading "Timberwolves waive little-...2020
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• Twins reportedly ‘pessimistic’ in pursuit of Josh Donaldson
Recent reports have indicated that Josh Donaldson’s reps have been pushing their asking price toward $110M over a four-year term, and it now seems as if at least one bidder is preparing to push their chair back from the table. The Twins have grown ’pessimistic’ about their chances of acquiring the veteran third baseman, according to a report from Phil Miller of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, citing...2020
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• Jose Berrios declined extension offer from Twins
The Twins have already extended a pair of young players this winter, inking both Max Kepler (five years, $35M) and Jorge Polanco (five years, $25.75M) to long-term deals, and they at least made an attempt to hammer out a long-term arrangement with Jose Berrios as well. The young righty tells Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune that he and his representatives at Wasserman turned away an ext...2019
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• Gorgui Dieng: 'I don't care' about the Jimmy Butler trade situation
The Timberwolves‘ roller coaster season hit a new turn on Friday, with the team suffering a 30-point loss to the Bucks in front of their home crowd. Minnesota has been rocked by trade rumors centered around Jimmy Butler, who remains on the roster nearly six weeks after his trade request went public. Despite the constant, sometimes nagging attention from media and fans, Wolves players have tried to...2018
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• Vikings trying out rookies in new positions
While analyzing their new rookie class, the Vikings experimented with position changes for two players at their minicamp this weekend. The team has tried shifting fourth-round pick Jalyn Holmes from defensive end to defensive tackle and undrafted rookie Hercules Mata’afa was shifted from defensive tackle to linebacker.“I’m up for the challenge and got good coaches that are actually teaching me wha...2018
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• Vikings pick Ade Aruna tells funny story about playing Andrew Wiggins in HS
Minnesota Vikings draft pick Ade Aruna is already somewhat acquainted with another famous Minnesota athlete.The Tulane defensive end, who was picked by the Vikings in the sixth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday (No. 218 overall), told a funny story to reporters about playing Timberwolves star Andrew Wiggins in high school basketball.Aruna bragged about beating Wiggins “pretty bad,” saying that th...2018
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• Timberwolves waive Shabazz Muhammad (contract buyout)
The Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday waived forward Shabazz Muhammad. Muhammad appeared in 32 games this season for the Wolves, averaging 3.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 9.4 minutes per game. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, “by agreeing to the buyout, Muhammad forgoes a veteran’s minimum player option for next season. He re-signed with the Wolves to [...]...2018
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• AL Central Notes: Sano, Merrifield, Mondesi, Napoli
Major League Baseball conducted its interview with Miguel Sano today as part of its investigation into assault allegations that were brought forth against him back in December, report La Velle E. Neal III and Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Sano missed the Twins’ afternoon workouts today as he complied with the investigation and won’t be in the lineup for their evening game. As Neal a...2018
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• AL Central notes: Twins remain in need of rotation help
The Twins made a splash by upgrading their DH slot with yesterday’s addition of Logan Morrison, but Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com takes a look at the organization’s continued need for rotation help. While Minnesota has made one mid-level addition by picking up Jake Odorizzi, the team will be without Ervin Santana for as much as a month and still lacks certainty in the starting group as a whole. C...2018
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• Twins Rumors: Cruz, Rotation, Shortstop, Arbitration, Payroll
2020
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• Ehire Adrianza not guaranteed spot on Twins' Opening Day roster?
2019
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• Report: Twins to make changes to coaching staff
Following the hiring of new manager Rocco Baldelli, it seems that the Twins will make further changes to the coaching staff. Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that while hitting coaches James Rowson and Rudy Hernandez will return to the organization, pitching coach Garvin Alston won’t be retained for a second season. Moreover, bench coach Derek Shelton, the runner-up to Baldelli in the team’s sear...2018
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• Joe Mauer undecided on playing beyond 2018
Each one of Joe Mauer’s nearly 8,000 career plate appearances has come in a Minnesota Twins uniform. The St. Paul native has said in the past in stating that he can’t see himself playing anywhere other than Minnesota if he’s to continue his career beyond the 2018 campaign — the final season of a franchise-record eight-year, $184M contract. But while Mauer has previously said he’d like to continue ...2018
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• AL Central Rumors: Escobar, Gibson, Royals, ChiSox
Prior to trading infielder Eduardo Escobar to the Diamondbacks, the Twins approached Escobar’s camp about a potential extension, reports La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. However, talks between the two sides didn’t gain much in the way of momentum, which ultimately led Minnesota to move him for a package of three prospects.…...2018
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• Twins sought an extension for Escobar prior to trade
Prior to trading infielder Eduardo Escobar to the Diamondbacks, the Twins approached Escobar’s camp about a potential extension, reports La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. However, talks between the two sides didn’t gain much in the way of momentum, which ultimately led Minnesota to move him for a package of three prospects. Neal adds that the Twins are open to trading impending...2018
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• Vikings looking to keep a tight knit group for future seasons
Despite spending heavily on Kirk Cousins this offseason, the Vikings are still intent on trying to keep their core of young players together. This includes Anthony Barr, Stefon Diggs and Danielle Hunter, who the team hopes to extend according to Chip Scoggins of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Though they hope to get the deals done, the Vikings know that will be a tough task. General manager Rick Sp...2018
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• Stephen Curry passes Dell Curry in NBA points
Dell Curry was a fantastic NBA player. His son Stephen Curry is other-level, though. Here’s the Minneapolis Star Tribune with the latest: Golden State superstar Stephen Curry surpassed his father in NBA career points scored with a three-pointer in the third quarter of Friday’s game against the Timberwolves at Target Center. Dell Curry scored 12,670 points a 16-year career [...]...2017
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• NHL Free Agents 2016: Rumors, Predictions for Milan Lucic, Kyle Okposo, More
2016
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• NHL Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on Kevin Shattenkirk, Nail Yakupov and More
2016
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• Nick Wiggins Released by Timberwolves: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
2015
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• Korey Stringer's Sacrifice and the Battle to Stop Football Heat Stroke Deaths
2015
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• Blair Walsh Comments on Missing Potential Game-Winning Field Goal vs. Seahawks
2016
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• Vikings players in attendance at George Floyd memorial service
A memorial service for George Floyd is taking place in Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon and members of the Vikings are among those mourning his death. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that running back Alexander Mattison and tight end Kyle Rudolph organized the group of about a dozen players who are in attendance. The Vikings canceled [more]...2020
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• Tony Sparano reportedly joining Vikings as offensive line coach
The Vikings didn’t renew the contract of offensive line coach Jeff Davidson earlier this week and they’re reportedly replacing him with Tony Sparano. Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that Sparano has landed the job on Mike Zimmer’s coaching staff. Zimmer and Sparano previously worked together on the Cowboys staff when Bill Parcells…...2016
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• Dubnyk, Wild agree on six-year contract: report
The Minnesota Wild have agreed to terms with goaltender Devan Dubnyk on a six-year, $26 million contract, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Saturday. The contract has an average annual value of $4.33 million, with the highest salaries in t......2015
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• Harrison Smith has “no intentions” of leaving Minnesota
One of the Vikings’ core defensive players has indicated he would be open to staying with the club for the long term. In an interview Saturday with the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Minnesota free safety Harrison Smith said he has “no intentions of going anywhere else.” Smith is entering the final year of his contract, though…...2015
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• A Man in Full: The Many Sides of Kevin Garnett, the Player Who Changed the NBA
2015
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• Vikings new home already has a $4 million leaky roof
The Vikings haven’t even moved into their new stadium, and it already needs a major repair. According to Rochelle Olson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, contractors are going to have to take about 30 percent of the roof off U.S. Bank Stadium to fix leaks. The cost of the repair is estimated at $4 million. M.A.…...2016
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• Mike Yeo Fired by Wild: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
2016
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• Mike Wallace Released by Vikings: Latest Comments and Reaction
2016
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• Giants Acquire Eduardo Nunez
The Giants have announced a deal to acquire Twins infielder Eduardo Nunez, as LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune first reported (via Twitter). Lefty Adalberto Mejia is headed to Minnesota in return. Nunez, 29, has revived his career in Minnesota over the last two years. Once a prized Yankees farmhand, he had struggled to gain traction…...2016
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• Vikings launch damage control over defensive back mutiny
After Sunday’s season-killing loss to the Packers, it was regarded as true and accurate that the stunning defiance of the defensive game plan by the Minnesota defensive backs lasted for the entire first half. There was no attempt by the team to refute that account, which appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and it became…...2016
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• Twins, Angels Swap Ricky Nolasco, Hector Santiago In Four-Player Deal
3:05pm: The Twins are also getting righty relief prospect Alan Busenitz from the Halos, tweets MLB.com’s Alden Gonzalez. Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press tweets that the Twins are sending $4MM to Nolaso next season to balance out the 2017 salaries, and the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Phil Miller tweets that the Twins are…...2016
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• Week 3 Waiver-Wire Pickups: Sleepers Available in Majority of Fantasy Leagues
2016
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• Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: Top 50 Flex and PPR Players
2016
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• Teddy Bridgewater, Stefon Diggs, Mike Wallace Post-Week 7 Fantasy Advice
2015
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• Daily Fantasy Football October 20: DFS Stock Up, Stock Down
2015
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• Korey Stringer's Sacrifice and the Battle to Stop Football Heat Stroke Deaths
2015
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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: Best NBA DFS DraftKings Lineup for Jan. 25, 2015
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• Week 14 Fantasy Football Projections: Stat Predictions for Top 100 Players
2014
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• Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 14: Smart Matchup Plays, Sleepers and More
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• Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 13: Making the Call on Fantasy Football Fringe Starters
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• Week 12 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy Football Stars to Play and Bench
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• Twins Notes: Arraez, Wisler, Bailey
2020
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• Twins’ Wilfredo Tovar Tests Positive For COVID-19
Infielder Wilfredo Tovar has tested positive for the coronavirus, Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey told reporters (including MLB.com’s Do-Hyoung Park and Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune). Tovar was included on Minnesota’s 60-man player pool but was training at the minor league site in St. Paul. Tovar initially tested negative on the intake…...2020
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• Twins nearing extension with Max Kepler
The Twins are nearing the completion of a new contract with right fielder Max Kepler, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. If and when the deal is completed, it’d be the second long-term deal hammered out by the Twins this week, as the team is also reported to be finalizing a five-year pact with shortstop Jorge Polanco. The Twins, notably, have scheduled a press conference for 10 a...2019
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• Twins still looking to add arms after Martin Perez acquisition
The Twins’ reported agreement with left-hander Martin Perez won’t preclude them from adding further arms this offseason, writes Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. “I think there are still some guys on the board that are interesting, certainly that could fit, so we remain engaged with those,” chief baseball officer Derek Falvey tells Helfand. Falvey wouldn’t rule out adding another pitche...2019
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• Twins mulling their options, including Nelson Cruz
Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey tells Jim Souhan of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune that Minnesota isn’t ruling out the addition of an established hitter in free agency. Asked specifically about the possibility of adding a slugger such as Nelson Cruz, Falvey spoke in general terms about the “trade-off” of adding an established bat to “take pressure off other guys in the lineup” at the expen...2018
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• Vikings avoid losing CB Xavier Rhodes for playoff push
2018
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• Dalvin Cook to return in Week 9?
2018
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• Timberwolves center Justin Patton reportedly injured again
Here’s the Minneapolis Star Tribune with a Timberwolves injury report that will presumably be confirmed by the team soon: After two surgeries on his left foot cost him two summer-league and one training camp experiences, Timberwolves center Justin Patton now has broken his right foot in pre-camp workouts. Patton will undergo surgery to repair that right foot [...]...2018
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• Vikings approach Anthony Barr, Stefon Diggs about extensions
Now that Eric Kendricks and Danielle Hunter have signed their extensions, the Vikings’ defensive fortification efforts are nearly complete. They now have Harrison Smith, Linval Joseph, Everson Griffen, Xavier Rhodes, Kendricks and Hunter under contract long-term. Barr represents the final piece for this current veteran core. Stefon Diggs is the other key Viking whose contract is up after 2018, and...2018
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• Vikings make a few lineup switches
At Vikings OTAs this week, they placed Mike Remmers back at right tackle, per Michael Rand of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Remmers finished last season playing guard, and the Vikings used a second-round pick on tackle Brian O’Neill out of Pittsburgh. Minnesota had UFA signee Tom Compton working as its first-string right guard during OTAs, per Rand. Compton has never been a full-time starter in hi...2018
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• Timberwolves struggling badly on road
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minnesota Timberwolves (@timberwolves) on Dec 21, 2018 at 7:58pm PST The Timberwolves are 14-18 through Friday’s games, and their home vs away record is shocking: They’re 12-5 when playing in Minneapolis, and just 2-13 as the Away team. Here’s the Minneapolis Star Tribune reporting...2018
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• Twins Notes: Archer, Rays, Arrieta, Sano, Duke
The latest buzz from the Twin Cities… The Twins made the Rays a trade offer involving Chris Archer “as recently as two weeks ago,” La Valle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. The two clubs have often been linked in rumors this winter as Minnesota explores seemingly all free agent and trade…...2018
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Anthony Davis' Big Night Reminds Us What He's Capable Of
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• NHL Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on Kevin Shattenkirk, Nail Yakupov and More
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• NHL Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on P.K. Subban, Cam Fowler and More
2016
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• Four arrested for assault of Vikings fan
The shocking video of 49ers fans beating and kicking a Vikings fan on Monday night served an important purpose: It helped police in Santa Clara identify four suspects in the crime. Via the Minneapolis Star Tribune, those suspects have been arrested. Three California men and a 17-year-old girl were arrested on Thursday night, with the…...2015
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• Korey Stringer's Sacrifice and the Battle to Stop Football Heat Stroke Deaths
2015
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• A Man in Full: The Many Sides of Kevin Garnett, the Player Who Changed the NBA
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