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Kubiak announces retirement; Vikings to have sixth OC in as many years

Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak in September.

Offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak had been expected to step down after two years with the Vikings.

  • Podcast: On Vikings connections to NFL’s final four and your offseason questions
  • Your thoughts: Mike Tice was a good Vikings coach with a bad owner?
  • New Lions coach promises players will 'bite a kneecap' and other such things

Uneven mask-wearing in high school games draws call for full compliance

Hopkins forward Maya Nnaji (34) battled for a rebound against Wayzata forward Jenna Johnson (22) and guard Mara Braun (10) in a game Jan. 19 at Wayzat

Game officials, coaches and athletic directors all have roles to ensure players are wearing masks properly, a Minnesota State High School League official said.

  • New-look prep state tournaments envisioned for hockey, basketball
  • Podcast: Hopkins girls' basketball looks even better than last year, if that's possible

With no fans, how will Wild have home-ice advantage?

A sight that won’t be seen this year ... fans streaming into the Xcel Energy Center for the Wild home opener. This photo is from the 2019 opener.

The Wild opens its home schedule Friday night and with no fans, is changing its game operations to be geared more toward the players.

  • Souhan: Eriksson Ek should get next tryout as Wild's No. 1 center
  • Gameday preview: Wild vs. San Jose
  • Third line remains Wild's best in win over Ducks
Scores, schedules and stats

Saunders dissects his own performance after rough Wolves loss

Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders

On Thursday, Wolves coach Ryan Saunders went over several key decisions a day after a heartbreaking 97-96 loss to Orlando.

Twins plan one-day, virtual TwinsFest for Jan. 30

The COVID-19 pandemic is moving the annual Twins Community Fund event into online-only status, seven hours of entertainment, games, memorabilia sales and question-and-answer sessions.

Gophers hockey puts on a show in 10-0 rout over Arizona State

Sammy Walker and Brannon McManus each had a hat trick in Thursday night's game, helping the Gophers wash away last weekend's home losses.

Anderson: Inseparable Lindner brothers built a fishing empire like no other

Ron, left, and Al Lindner built an enduring fishing empire.

The Brainerd-area duo formed a pair of distinction, from tackle to media to a shared faith.

Loaded No. 1 Iowa next test for U wrestlers. Can Hawkeyes knock off Steveson?

The Hawkeyes have three top-ranked wrestlers and hope to upset Gophers heavyweight star Gable Steveson on Friday at Maturi Pavilion.

U.S. Bank Stadium's water woes surface again with bubbly replacement barriers

Contingency fund will be tapped for $800,000 to address the problem; contractor Mortenson had sought $3.2 million to repair the leaky panels.

Souhan: Eriksson Ek should get next tryout as Wild's No. 1 center

So far this young season, Joel Eriksson Ek is tied for second on the Wild in points and tied for first in plus-minus.

Joel Eriksson Ek might not be the perfect fit between Kirill Kaprizov and Zach Parise, but his developing game could be the team's best bet to get the puck on the sticks of those goal scorers.

Reusse: Amid the loneliness, Wolves steal a magical defeat

Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley (5) intercepted a third quarter pass intended for Orlando center Nikola Vucevic (9), who was defended by Timberwolves

Victory was so certain that Alan Horton was relied on to carry it home. The Rosas-ians failed him again.

What's wrong? Why are Kentucky, Duke and North Carolina all unranked?

The three traditional men's basketball powers have a combined .500 record this season and are all unranked at the same time for the first time in 60 years.

Bueckers shakes off ankle injury, helps No. 3 UConn beat No. 25 Tennessee

After rolling her right ankle with just over 3 minutes left, freshman Paige Bueckers hit a huge 3-pointer from the wing with 28 seconds left.

Gophers women's hockey adds six players for 2021-22 team

Goalie Skylar Vetter led the United States to the gold medal in the 2020 Women’s Under-18 World Championship. She plays for the Lakeville North boys

Among the signees are three members of the U.S. gold medal-winning team in the 2020 Under-18 World Championship.

Loons draft Justin McMaster, Nabilai Kibunguchy in MLS SuperDraft

The Loons had the 25th pick, but traded up to get Nos. 17 and 18.

New Lions coach promises players will 'bite a kneecap' and other such things

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell brought up some new on the field tactics during his first news conference.

What exactly just happened? Just the introductory news conference for new Detroit coach Dan Campbell

Lindsey Vonn to make broadcast debut this weekend

The women's World Cup skiing record holder will serve as an analyst for the Olympic Channel and NBCSN.

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BLOGS + COLUMNISTS

Dennis Anderson

Anderson: Inseparable Lindner brothers built a fishing empire like no other

The Brainerd-area duo formed a pair of distinction, from tackle to media to a shared faith.

Jim Souhan

Souhan: Eriksson Ek should get next tryout as Wild's No. 1 center

Joel Eriksson Ek might not be the perfect fit between Kirill Kaprizov and Zach Parise, but his developing game could be the team's best bet to get the puck on the sticks of those goal scorers.


Vikings

Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak in September.

Kubiak announces retirement; Vikings to have sixth OC in as many years

U.S. Bank Stadium's water woes surface again with bubbly replacement barriers
Your thoughts: Mike Tice was a good Vikings coach with a bad owner?
Podcast: On Vikings connections to NFL's final four and your offseason questions

Wild

A sight that won’t be seen this year ... fans streaming into the Xcel Energy Center for the Wild home opener. This photo is from the 2019 opener.

With no fans, how will Wild have home-ice advantage?

Souhan: Eriksson Ek should get next tryout as Wild's No. 1 center
Third line remains Wild's best in win over Ducks
Wild flips script: Starts strong, scores on power play, holds on to beat Anaheim

Gophers

Minnesota Gophers center Sammy Walker (9), Gophers left wing Blake McLaughlin (27), and Gophers right wing Scott Reedy (19) celebrate McLaughlin’s f

Gophers hockey puts on a show in 10-0 rout over Arizona State

Gophers women's hockey adds six players for 2021-22 team
Loaded No. 1 Iowa next test for U wrestlers. Can Hawkeyes knock off Steveson?
Former Gophers catcher, Richfield star Mike Sadek dies at 74

Wolves

Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders

Saunders dissects his own performance after rough Wolves loss

Reusse: Amid the loneliness, Wolves steal a magical defeat
Ugly loss to Orlando will test Wolves in new ways. What happened?

Loons

Justin McMaster

Loons draft Justin McMaster, Nabilai Kibunguchy in MLS SuperDraft

Striker Luis Amarilla leaves Minnesota United
Sepp Blatter spent a week in an induced coma, daughter says
Leicester piles more misery on Chelsea to go top of EPL

Lynx

Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler currently owns the Atlanta Dream, but has been at odds with players.

Dream close to being sold, taking Loeffler out of WNBA

Minnesota teams pledged $40M for justice. Where is it going?
Joens makes go-ahead shot, No. 24 Iowa St. women top Sooners
The Latest: ACC postpones two women's basketball games

Twins

Fans lined up before the start of TwinsFest last year at Target Field.

Twins plan one-day, virtual TwinsFest for Jan. 30

Twins balance rotation by adding veteran lefty Happ
Twins getting Happ is a boring move . . . the kind that wins titles
'A minefield.' Women in baseball media on working amid harassment

High Schools

Hopkins forward Maya Nnaji (34) battled for a rebound against Wayzata forward Jenna Johnson (22) and guard Mara Braun (10) in a game Jan. 19 at Wayzat

Uneven mask-wearing in high school games draws call for full compliance

New-look prep state tournaments envisioned for hockey, basketball
Podcast: Hopkins girls' basketball looks even better than last year, if that's possible
Rolling on: No. 1 Hopkins smashes fourth-ranked Wayzata 102-52

Outdoors

Ron, left, and Al Lindner built an enduring fishing empire.

Anderson: Inseparable Lindner brothers built a fishing empire like no other

It's a 'finch winter' and other birds to watch for in Minnesota
Grand Marais mayor's dog survives wolf attack
Suet is surefire way to bring hungry woodpeckers

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Canadiens beat Canucks 7-3, add to season-opening road run

Tyler Toffoli had two more goals and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens became the first NHL team in 46 years to open a season with at least a point in five straight road games by beating the Vancouver Canucks 7-3 on Thursday night.


AP PHOTOS: Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open in just 6 months

The postponed Tokyo Olympics are due to open in just six months. Local organizers and the International Olympic Committee say they will go ahead on July 23. But it's still unclear how this will happen with virus cases surging in Tokyo and elsewhere around the globe.


Bills' Diggs among NFL elite receiving company this weekend

With his name plastered on election campaign-style lawns signs — "Allen-Diggs 2020" — popping up across Buffalo, receiver Stefon Diggs requires no further introduction.


Amid cancellation talk, Tokyo Olympics `focused on hosting'

IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be canceled.


Leftwich helping Brady transform potent Buccaneers offense

Byron Leftwich remembers traveling to Lambeau Field for the first time, walking into the legendary stadium and soaking up the atmosphere.


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