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• Royals rally to avoid sweep in Twin Cities, win 2-1 in extras.

Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Finally, a win in the dreaded Twin Cities. The Kansas City Royals avoided a sweep in Minnesota, by rallying late to secure a 2-1 win in extra innings. In a stadium, where they had lost 21 of their last 25, it looked like another typical performance from the Royals in Minnesota, but they got enough hits late with runners in scoring position. Kris Bubic was fantasti...2025
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• Royals at Twins, Gamethread 54

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Can we please win a game in Minnesota? The Kansas City Royals wrap up their brief six game road trip, in Minnesota this afternoon. After taking 2 of 3 in San Francisco, the Royals have been walked off the last two games in the Twin Cities. The Royals 17 game winning streak when scoring 4 or more runs also came to an end yesterday as well, after t...2025
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• The “AI Baby” Trend Has Reached the Minnesota Vikings

Whether we like it or not If you’ve spent any time on social media over the past couple of weeks, you’ve no doubt seen a significant number of “AI Baby” videos on various platforms. For those of you who have not, what these videos do is use AI to generate baby avatars. . .I guess, for lack of a better term. . .who then give speeches or other performances with the adult audio behind them. If you’re...2025
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• 20 Years of Excellent Ownership with the Wilf Family

Twin Cities sports fans have always had a love/hate relationship with their teams. They can be very successful, racking up […]...2025
• Vikings Links: Minicamp Is Underway!

Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The offseason practices are on! Minicamp is going and I do not know if there any televised portions but there are ways to see some of it ... To watch the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 rookie minicamp, you can follow the team’s social media channels and watch highlights on their website and YouTube channel. The Vikings will also share content f...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Who Will Get The Next Extension

Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images Brian O’Neill, Josh Oliver, and Josh Metellus are good candidates What player do you think gets the next extension? I think is could/should be O’Neill due to his massive cap hits the this year and next year. Minnesota Vikings News and Links Kevin O’Connell explains why J.J. McCarthy hasn’t been named Vikings’ starting QB Why haven’t the Minnesota Vikings...2025
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• Vikings Links: 2 Days Until The Draft

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Almost time for your final mocks! Let’s see those mocks today with the position you want taken first! A good article about Aeneas Peebles but also includes a caution about Emmanwori. 2025 NFL Draft Value Plays: Comparable talent, better investment after Round 1 Why draft Walter Nolen in the first round when you can take Aeneas Peebles in the third? Wal...2025
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• Vikings Links: Free Agency Day 23 Open Thread

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s JJ or Bust! Minnesota Vikings News and Links 5 QB Takeaways: Kevin O’Connell on Confidence in J.J. McCarthy; Conversation with Aaron Rodgers O’Connell said McCarthy has heard some of the Vikings play calls “100 times now” and knows the entire protection system. “He knows why we change certain runs to run it the other way, and ...2025
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• Vikings Links: Free Agency Day 11 Open Thread

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images We are still waiting on the backup QB spot to be filled The signings continue to trickle in and the pickup of Rondale Moore was a nice addition to the wide receiver group. Moore turns 25 on June 9th and still has a lot of upside IMO. He is averaging 45 catches a year for 400 yards and 1 TD in his short career. He has been banged up and did not play last...2025
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• Recap: Nathan MacKinnon makes history, Wedgewood shines in 3-0 shutout over Blackhawks

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Wedgewood continues to have the best season of his career. It was a night to remember for Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche. MacKinnon became the 100th player in NHL history to secure his 1,000th career point, and the Avalanche completed a perfect six-game homestand with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Monday evening at Ball Arena. Scott Wedgewo...2025
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• Donte DiVincenzo Won't Need Surgery On Toe, Will Be Reevaluated In Three Weeks

Donte DiVincenzo was evaluated by Dr. J. Chris Coetzee at Twin Cities Orthopedics for a stress fluoroscopy of the left great toe per the recommendation of Dr. Richard Ferkel at Southern California Orthopedic Institute and Dr. Robert Anderson at OrthoCarolina. The exam showed a stable turf toe injury with a partial tear of the plantar ligament, not requiring surgery. DiVincenzo will be re-evaluated...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The Plan Is In Action

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images Kwesi is up next, then free agency! KOC got his well deserved extension and Kwesi’s deal is being discussed now. I expect an extension for Kwesi to be announced soon. His drafting has left a lot to be desired but the team has been successful nonetheless. He deserves his share of credit and an extension keeps the program intact. I am leaning heavily to...2025
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• Vikings Links: Offseason Planning Has Begun

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Will the team be able to build a championship roster? This offseason is off to a great start. The debates are going to be fierce but great. What will and should they do at QB? When will they extend KOC and KAM? What positions will they target in free agency and then the draft? Will they trade for or away anyone? Will someone answer the dang phone? How ...2025
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• Vikings Links: It’s An Exciting Time To Be A Vikings Fan!

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images Meaningful football late in the season plus playoffs is great! It is hard to wait for this game but what can you do? I like to do other things so that I am not thinking about the game too much. I really am not smart enough to talk about the X’s and O’s with any conviction or authority. So, I watch college football in search of future Vikings and I do ...2025
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• Joining Harrison Smith as Teammates a Bit Surreal for Byron Murphy
The cornerback said he experienced a similar feeling when he was drafted by Arizona in 2019 and got to play two seasons with eight-time Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson, who spent the past two seasons with Minnesota before joining Pittsburgh this offseason. "Just to talk to [Harrison] and have his knowledge on the field is a blessing for us," Murphy said. "When it's time to get serious, [I can] ask him...2023
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• The Legend of Farzata: How Two Midwest Teams Formed an Unlikely Bond
MembershipPrograms & GrantsThis article appears in the July/August edition of US Lacrosse Magazine, a digital-only publication available exclusively to US Lacrosse members. Join or renew today for access to this 96-page edition, which includes immersive and interactive features as well as video tips from professional players. Thank you for your support! Jeff Weiner and his wife, Angie, could n...2020
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• Report: Kirk Cousins ‘on a variation of the Tom Brady diet’
It’s all but certain that Kirk Cousins will ink a massive deal with the Minnesota Vikings sometime on Thursday. However, the Vikings organization had to audible out of their standard wine-and-dine game plan for free agents due to Cousins recently taking to a more restrictive diet touted by New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady.The Vikings welcomed Cousins, his wife, Julie, and son, Cooper, ...2018
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• Lunch and Circuses: How the NFL Squeezes Extra Summer Cash out of Fans
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• Why Your Favorite NBA Team Won't Win the Title
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• KG, the Oral History, Part 2: Glory in Boston, Quirky Traits and Returning Home
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"Date and Time: 13 January 2025, 7:00 PM Central time Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona Television Coverage: KSTP-5 in the Twin Cities, ABC affiliates around the country, ESPN, ESPN+ Radio Coverage: Vikings Radio Network, SiriusXM Channel 226 (Vikings feed), SiriusXM App Channel 820 Line: Vikings -2."

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"In Week 7, the Lions will travel to the Twin Cities to square off with the Vikings, in a battle for the top spot not only in the North but the entire NFC."

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"Thielen's run in the Twin Cities has come to an end"

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"Vikings' Camryn Bynum on hot start, building a Twin Cities home and defense's rise: 'That's the standard'"

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"Vikings breakout receiver K.J. Osborn helps build new home for single mother in the Twin Cities"

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"And while reports of a potential trade could be overblown, noise coming from the Twin Cities has not died down."

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"Cruz brings more than big bat to Twin Cities"

2018
"Covering the Vikings for four seasons in the mid-to-late ‘90s for both newspapers in the Twin Cities, I got at least acquainted with several of the old Vikings who routinely came to the team’s games in the Metrodome."

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"MLS made in Minnesota: Past, present & future of soccer in the Twin Cities"

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"Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz will receive his share of unique send-offs as he makes his way through his retirement tour, but no farewell present will top the one his former Minnesota Twins teammates gave him during his final trip to the Twin Cities."

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"“But even a team such as Minnesota,” the Globe’s Nick Cafardo wrote, “where he once played and where he first befriended Torii Hunter — who did return to the Twin Cities this season — wouldn’t be a lure."

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"According to Judd Zulgad of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities, they are on the verge of naming Paul Molitor to the open position."

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• 2025 NFL Draft: Round 7 Discussion

Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images And now, the end is near. . . And after waiting for months for it to arrive, the 2025 NFL Draft is now on the verge of being finished, as we’re rolling into the seventh and final round of this year’s selection meeting in Green Bay. The Minnesota Vikings do not have any picks in this round as it stands right now, and unless they want to dip in...2025
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• Who Would You Stay At #24 For?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Let’s talk about a different scenario As they’re heading into the 2025 NFL Draft armed with just four selections, the common wisdom surrounding the Minnesota Vikings is that they’ll be doing what they an to trade down and acquire more draft capital over the course of that weekend. All things being equal, that’s what I would like for them to do...2025
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• Sting is giving you a few more chances to see him in his iconic face paint

AEW on TV’s Instagram The Icon has added more opportunities for fans to see him ‘in full gear’ before he puts the make-up and trenchcoat away in 2026. He’s free for AEW All In Texas, and will be in Vegas around the WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony... Back in January, Sting revealed he’s taking the next step in his retirement from pro wrestling. A year after having his last match at AEW Revolution...2025
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• Vikings Links: Free Agency Day 13 Open Thread

Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images The veteran Quarterback search continues! The free agency period is slowing down significantly but there still are some good players available. Obviously, the Vikings need a backup QB of some sort. He who shall not be named is off the radar apparently but there are still those who believe it is no dead yet. With Crab Legs Winston getting signed by the Gian...2025
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• Recap: Nathan MacKinnon makes history, Wedgewood shines in 3-0 shutout over Blackhawks
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• Recap: Nathan MacKinnon makes history, Wedgewood shines in 3-0 shutout over Blackhawks
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• Donte DiVincenzo Won't Need Surgery On Toe, Will Be Reevaluated In Three Weeks
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• AEW Announces Live Event Schedule For Spring 2025
AEW has announced the live event schedule for spring 2025. The schedule features the first-ever AEW Collision at Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA. From AEW: -- Schedule Includes AEW’s Philadelphia Pay-Per-View Debut For AEW Dynasty, First-Ever AEW Collision In Oakland and AEW’s Return To The Twin Cities For AEW Dynamite -- January 22, 2025 – All Elite Wrestling today announced its spring schedule fo...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams: How to Watch, TV Schedule, Radio, Streaming and More

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images It’s finally our turn! Five of the six games slated for this Super Wild Card Weekend are officially in the books, and now it’s finally our turn. Tonight, the Minnesota Vikings will take on the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football to determine the final participant in the Divisional Round. We want everyone to be able to keep track of all of tonight’s...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions: How to Watch, TV Schedule, Radio, Streaming and more

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Waiting all day for Sunday night It’s game day, ladies and gentlemen, and the final day of the 2024 NFL regular season is upon us. We’re going to have to wait all day for Sunday night, as the league has made today’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions the final game of the year. Since we want everyone being able to keep track of al...2025
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• Who Would You Stay At #24 For?
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• Recap: Nathan MacKinnon makes history, Wedgewood shines in 3-0 shutout over Blackhawks
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• Randy Moss’ Health Issues Are None Of Our Business

Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images Unless and until he shares them with us On Tuesday night, a bit of controversy broke out on social media about the health of Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss. Moss, as we talked about a week or so ago, is dealing with undisclosed health issues that he addressed on ESPN’s NFL Countdown show before announcing he was taking a leave of absence from the...2024
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• Ortiz nixes trade possibilities: I'm in Boston 'rest of my career'
David Ortiz has no desire to play his home games anywhere other than Fenway Park. When asked Thursday if he’d ever agree to be traded away from the Boston Red Sox, the veteran slugger was unequivocal in his response. “No chance,” Ortiz said, via The Boston Globe. “This is the team I’ll be with the rest of my career. “I couldn’t do that to my family. I couldn’t just go to another team and fit in af...2015
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• NBA Lottery Results 2015: Full Selection Order, Analysis and More
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• Vikings release Adam Thielen: Former Pro Bowl WR heading to free agency after nine seasons in Minnesota

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• Adrian Peterson Reportedly to Skip Vikings OTAs, Could Lose $250K Workout Bonus
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• Justin Jefferson hands out laptops to students in North Minneapolis
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The NFL’s best receiver does it again In addition to being the best wide receiver in the National Football League, Justin Jefferson is becoming quite the off-field ambassador for the Minnesota Vikings as this offseason moves on. Last week, Jefferson partnered with the folks from Microsoft to pass out 30 brand-new laptops at the Northside Achievement Zone ...2023
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• Kirk Cousins, Vikings work out contract extension that will pay him entirely in Kohl’s Cash
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A bold move for the Vikings With the Minnesota Vikings dealing with some salary cap issues and Kirk Cousins looking for some long-term security, the two parties have worked out a historic deal that should give both sides exactly what they want. The Vikings and Cousins have announced that they have agreed to terms of a three-year, $120 million contract ex...2023
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• NBA Pecking Order for 2015-16 Becoming Clear After Another Busy Offseason
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• Cortes Conquers Twin Cities
Victoria sobre las Aztecas! Yup, that was 100% a Hernando reference for all my conquistador aficionados out there. It's not so much that I like Hernan Cortes as I just really hate Aztecs, but let me tell you about a Cortes I do really like. Nestor Cortes lead the New York Yankees to their eighth straight win Friday night pitching seven strong innings, allowing just six base runners, and striking o...2021
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• Royals rally to avoid sweep in Twin Cities, win 2-1 in extras.
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• 2025 NFL Draft: Round 7 Discussion
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• Vikes Views: Offseason Blues

Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images The NFL season is officially over. There are plenty of key dates upcoming for the Vikings, but there isn’t any football that counts for another 6 1⁄2 months. Diving into the draft, free agents and all of the offseason fun seems to be the more exciting part for some fans. I’m curious how everyone feels when the season if over. Personally, I’m excited a...2025
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• The Super Bowl (Just About) Nobody Wanted Is Upon Us

Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images Hooray Well, there’s only one game left on the schedule for the 2024 NFL season, and with two weeks before it happens you’re likely going to be hearing a lot of people complaining about it. Super Bowl LIX. . .that’s 59 for you non-Romans out there. . .is set for New Orleans on 9 February, and it will see the Philadelphia Eagles representing the NFC a...2025
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• Trey Lance’s name might come up with the Vikings losing QB J.J. McCarthy for the season

Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports The first major QB injury of the season may have implications for Dallas. There has been plenty of talk surrounding Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Trey Lance this week following his preseason debut with the team against the Rams, and it was a mixed bag as his offense was held out of the end zone for four full quarters. Lance came into training camp and the ...2024
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• Vikings host visit for RB Kareem Hunt

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Another veteran heads to Eagan Over the past week or so, the Minnesota Vikings have brought in a couple of veterans that were still available on the free agent market in offensive lineman Dalton Risner and cornerback Ronald Darby. On Friday, they brought in another veteran for a workout, and this one might raise a few eyebrows. Per numerous sources, th...2023
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• Justin Thomas faces shocking FedEx Cup Playoffs reality after missing 3M Open cut
BLAINE, Minn. — Justin Thomas walks the 12th hole during the second round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities on July 28, 2023. | Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Thomas needed a to play well and have a strong performance at the 3M Open in Minnesota this week, but he did not deliver. Justin Thomas has hit rock bottom. He again missed the cut at the 3M Open in Minnesota, as his chances of ...2023
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• Dalvin Cook to take part in “The Catch” fishing tournament this weekend
Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images It will be aired live on CBS Over the past few weeks, there’s been plenty of speculation concerning the future of Dalvin Cook with the Minnesota Vikings. This weekend, Cook will be taking part in an activity that a lot of other people take part in when they’re facing uncertainty. He’s going fishing. Cook is one of nine current NFL stars that will be taki...2023
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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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