Posts Tagged ‘Minnesota’
Twins fire Molitor, eye new manager to ‘grow a young team’
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two years ago, the Minnesota Twins made Derek Falvey their chief baseball officer with the precondition that Paul Molitor remain as manager. Molitor presided over a playoff…
Read MoreAs Mauer mulls retirement, Twins bound for big roster change
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The final afternoon of the regular season for the Minnesota Twins was filled with cheers, chills and even a few tears as a lively crowd at Target…
Read MoreWATCH: Minnesota fans give standing ovation as hometown hero Joe Mauer comes out in catching gear for likely final time with Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Mauer isn’t sure if Sunday marked the end of his time with the Minnesota Twins. Just in case, though, the regular season finale turned into a…
Read MoreGoff has 465 yards, 5 TDs, propels Rams past Vikings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jared Goff hit Cooper Kupp in stride with a 70-yard touchdown pass that was just as gloriously wide-open as Rams coach Sean McVay had predicted when…
Read MoreCousins, McVay back together when Vikings visit LA Rams
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kirk Cousins was an eager young quarterback and Sean McVay was a precocious offensive coordinator when they got together in Washington. After they collaborated on two…
Read MoreRams backup cornerbacks set to step up against Vikings
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sam Shields expects to be tested if the Los Angeles Rams do not have their two starting cornerbacks available against Minnesota on Thursday night. “That’s…
Read MoreNot-so-new-look Wild bring ‘extra hunger’ for deeper run
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — When the Minnesota Wild changed general managers during the offseason, following a third straight first-round exit from the playoffs, owner Craig Leipold was adamant that…
Read MoreVikings DE Griffen remains out with mental health trouble
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Last week, the Minnesota Vikings were concerned enough about Everson Griffen’s state of mind that they barred the three-time Pro Bowl defensive end from practice until…
Read MoreHumbled Vikings seek to move forward from annual dud
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With a boost from an illegal block penalty by the Buffalo Bills during a punt, the Minnesota Vikings finally crossed midfield with 9:36 left in the third…
Read MoreTowns getting $190 million extension from Wolves
Karl-Anthony Towns is getting a new deal from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jimmy Butler is still waiting to get a new address. Towns announced Saturday night that he is recommitting to…
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