Posts Tagged ‘Minnesota’
New T-wolves president Rosas vows aggression, collaboration
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gersson Rosas has firsthand experience with success from unconventional strategy from his 17-year run with the Houston Rockets. An outside-the-box approach might be necessary, if the Minnesota…
Read MoreVikings address OL with first-round pick
While the Green Bay Packers went with a pair of Big Ten defensive players in the first round of the NFL draft, the Minnesota Vikings addressed their offensive line. With…
Read MoreWith O-line still in flux, Vikings have clear need in draft
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will be constructing a new front five yet again this year. Perhaps this will be the spring they can finally plant a couple of…
Read MoreVikings Draft Preview Capsule
MINNESOTA (8-7-1) LAST SEASON: Crumbled underneath weight of Super Bowl goal they carried into 2018 with new QB Kirk Cousins following trip to NFC championship game previous year, fading down…
Read MoreThielen deal shows Vikings’ commitment to keep core together
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Two years away from free agency, Adam Thielen was among the best bargains in the NFL. Facing a tight salary cap situation, the Minnesota Vikings could…
Read MoreWolves seek establishment of stability, return to playoffs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rarely has a pro sports team experienced such a difference in drama levels from the start to finish of one season that these Minnesota Timberwolves did. As…
Read MoreMinnesota builds a (living) wall
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After this particularly harsh winter in the north, Minnesota’s ballpark has been fully activated for spring. The wall behind center field sure came alive. Why, yes, it’s…
Read MoreWisconsin wins 5th NCAA women’s hockey title
HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Senior captains Sophia Shaver and Annie Pankowski each scored, and Wisconsin won its fifth NCAA women’s hockey championship with a 2-0 victory over Minnesota on Sunday.…
Read MorePitino, Minnesota seek more progress in 6th year at program
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has had no bigger fan over the last six seasons than coach Richard Pitino’s father, with Rick Pitino taking plenty of opportunities along the way to…
Read MoreESPN analyst Bilas thinks Louisville-Minnesota unnecessary
ESPN analyst Jay Bilas thinks the NCAA selection committee did a decent job overall seeding this year’s tournament, though there is one matchup he would rather not see in the…
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