Caleb Williams had a lot to answer for when he returned to the Chicago Bears lineup. He had missed three games with a hamstring injury sustained late in a rough 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and the team’s subsequent 31-7 blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers occurred while he was sidelined. The Bears […]
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Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray learned the hard way in Week 1. Alex Smith explains why he should NEVER slide on the football field again.
With the Miami Heat preparing for the regular season opener on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, all eyes will be on the injuries the team is dealing with, especially when it comes to captain Bam Adebayo. As the Heat’s new era starts with Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront, the star would give a […]
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The Indianapolis Colts have fired GM Chris Ballard, promoting Ed Dodds as interim front‑office chief while Shane Steichen stays as head coach. The move follows a 2‑4 start to the 2026 season, contrasting sharply with the Vikings’ perfect 5‑0 record. With former Vikings like Cam Bynum, Laquon Treadwell and Jerry Tillery on the Colts roster, Minnesota faces a familiar foe on Oct. 25 at 12:00 p.m. The fire‑sale may spark roster shake‑ups, targeting players such as Quenton Nelson, Jonathan Taylor and DeForest Buckner before the trade deadline, adding intrigue to the Week 7 showdown.
Chris Finch said the Timberwolves' rebounding is the biggest concern entering the season, but Minnesota has paths to fixing this flaw.
Kirill Kaprizov scores his league‑leading 10th goal of the season on a power play 3:06 into the second period, giving the Minnesota Wild a 2‑1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Grand Casino Arena. Danila Yurov opened the scoring, but Adam Fantilli tied it a minute later. Jesper Wallstedt backs Minnesota with 13 saves while Cam Talbot stops 32 of 34 for Columbus. The victory moves the Wild to 6‑2‑1, top of the Central Division, and extends Kaprizov’s point streak to six games.
Week 3 of the 2026-27 fantasy hockey season brings several takeaways. Kirill Kaprizov (ADP 11.0) hits double‑digit goals in just nine games, while Florida’s resurgence adds early excitement. Defenseman Olen Zellweger leads the NHL with 20 shots on goal, and Neal Pionk’s five‑point stretch proves injury replacements can pay off. Seven hat tricks—including two from Brady Tkachuk—keep Panthers stacks hot, with Tkachuk, Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart topping the goals leaderboard. Goaltending volatility spikes as backups earn starts in Montreal, San Jose and Carolina. Buffalo’s Jack Quinn emerges as a must‑grab after a two‑goal, four‑point night, and Minnesota’s Jesper Wallstedt leads all goalies with three wins and a 1.99 GAA. Injuries sideline Josh Morrissey and John Tavares, and early breakout hopes Luca Cagnoni and Tristan Luneau see reduced minutes, signaling potential waiver‑wire moves.
After spending a bit of time on the road, the Wild were able to get in some games on their home ice this past week. They had a good start…
The New York Giants recently fell to 3-2-1 with a tough home loss to the New Orleans Saints. JJ McCarthy made his Giants debut in this one after his recent trade from the Minnesota Vikings, taking over for a struggling Jameis Winston and nearly leading a miraculous comeback for the team. It was an impressive […]
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The Bulls may have found a key player in Leonard Miller, who was acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves last season.
LaMelo Ball is finally part of a winning team, and his teammates are talking about how hungry he is to win—a mentality that will help the Timberwolves.
The Minnesota Vikings should not wait for Jauan Jennings’ disappointing fit to become an offseason regret. Before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, they should call the San Francisco 49ers and turn an underused veteran into future draft capital. Jennings joined Minnesota on a one-year contract after spending his first five NFL seasons with San Francisco. […]
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Minnesota Timberwolves second-round pick Trey Kaufman-Renn is headed back to college, just not to Purdue.
The Flames clinched their first home victory of the season Sunday, beating the Carolina Hurricanes, and gear up for a Thursday showdown with the Minnesota Wild. In this Monday Mailbag, fans ask about honoring the inaugural Saddledome game players, alumni involvement in the 2004 tribute nights, and attendance trends. Contributors note standout rookie defensemen Kevin Bahl and Simon Nemec, praise low ticket prices (24th‑lowest in the league), and applaud the team’s transparency on its youth‑first rebuild and Saddledome farewell celebrations. The discussion also touches on player development priorities over wins, with mixed opinions on forward Huska’s future.
Joan Beringer will have some growing pains as he adjusts to a bigger role, but the Timberwolves must be patient with him. Luckily, it sounds like they will be.
The Twins’ offseason buzz is heating up as pitcher Griffin Jax (22) faces a potential Game 7 start for the Guardians, while Minnesota dismisses former pitching coach Pete Maki and hires former Rays Triple‑A pitching coach Brian Reith. Brooks Lee makes the Gold Glove finalist list, and several local writers preview 2027 prospects and predict the starting rotation. Across baseball, the Rays inch toward a World Series berth, the Brewers eye a matchup, and the Dodgers lament a NLCS sweep.
Kansas announces the transfer of ex‑Purdue big man Trey Kaufman‑Renn, a move that could boost the Jayhawks' title hopes. While the school’s release highlights his 11.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game and his experience in the Elite Eight, Sweet Sixteen and championship game at Purdue, it leaves out that he was selected 59th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Draft. Kaufman‑Renn declined an NBA contract, secured a preliminary injunction for another NCAA season, and will join Kansas as a sixth‑year senior. Coach Bill Self emphasizes his readiness and basketball IQ as the team looks to capitalize on his extra year of eligibility.
Per Alec Lewis of The Athletic, Vikings GM Nolan Teasley “is open to pursuing a bevy of ideas at the trade deadline.” Lewis headlined a few position that would make sense for the Vikings, and was clear asking price and cap implications will determine the extent of potential moves. He feels tight end is a […]
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The Minnesota Vikings may need a long-term answer at safety, and one insider floated a name that should sound awfully familiar to Gophers fans.
Coming off a tough 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets return home for another week of practice and games as they continue trying…
In Week 6 of the "Mendoza Meter", Kirk Cousins rallied to change a conversation we might otherwise legitimately be having about who the Raiders' starting quarterback should be.
The weaknesses of the Indianapolis Colts seem to run into the strengths of the Minnesota Vikings ahead of their Week 7 matchup.
The Vikings' offense still struggles, and with Kyler Murray still finding his stride, the running game needs an upgrade before the 2026 trade deadline. Vikings Territory highlights five RBs on the market: Tony Pollard (Titans), a 14th‑ranked rusher with solid receiving skills; Alvin Kamara (Saints), a veteran dual‑threat despite a decline; Tyler Allgeier (Cardinals), a 26‑year‑old who once topped 1,000 yards but now averages 3.0 ypc; Breece Hall (Jets), the most promising 25‑year‑old talent though likely pricey; and Emanuel Wilson (Seahawks), a dependable RB3 option amid Seattle’s rebuild. Each candidate offers a different blend of run and pass ability for Minnesota to consider.
The Nuggets remain a threat in the West, but the Timberwolves haven't struggled against them in a while. Denver's poor depth only strengthens Minnesota's case.
Through Week 6 the NFC North stands out as the NFL’s strongest division, with all four clubs holding winning records while most of the rest of the NFC flounders. Yet each squad harbors a glaring weakness: the Detroit Lions boast a No. 2 scoring offense but rank 29th‑30th in pass‑defense metrics, exposing a vulnerable secondary; the Green Bay Packers have surged defensively but sit dead‑last in rush‑blocking, making their run game virtually nonexistent; the Minnesota Vikings dominate defensively—leading in points allowed and blitz rate—but lack an offensive identity, ranking near the bottom in yards and points per drive; the Chicago Bears appear most balanced, sitting 12th in points scored and 6th in points allowed despite quarterback injuries. These flaws could derail the North’s championship hopes.