The young Vikings quarterback is only 22 when he steps onto the field. … [Read more...] about RandBall: J.J. McCarthy’s authentic state is the hour between dog and wolf
Gophers open women’s college basketball season by beating North Dakota
Freshman Makena Christian led the way with 23 points and veteran Mara Braun returned to the lineup at Williams Arena. … [Read more...] about Gophers open women’s college basketball season by beating North Dakota
Obscure NHL rule gives Wild strange victory over Predators
The Wild’s overtime goal Tuesday came with Nashville’s net halfway to the end boards, but Marcus Johansson’s shot was good nevertheless. … [Read more...] about Obscure NHL rule gives Wild strange victory over Predators
Derek Shelton, after hard seasons in Pittsburgh, returns to Minnesota as Twins manager
Experience and adversity were important, Shelton says, to his development as a leader. He takes over a Twins team that had the second-worst record in the American League. … [Read more...] about Derek Shelton, after hard seasons in Pittsburgh, returns to Minnesota as Twins manager
RandBall: The Vikings didn’t do anything (foolish) at the NFL trade deadline
Kirk Cousins is still in Atlanta, which means we can put a silly reunion to rest for now. … [Read more...] about RandBall: The Vikings didn’t do anything (foolish) at the NFL trade deadline