Over the past 25 seasons, new Twins managers have inherited positive situations. Derek Shelton knows the territory, comes into a losing situation. … [Read more...] about Neal: New Twins manager Derek Shelton, unlike predecessors, is not set up for success
With potent Lions up next, reeling Vikings defense is not in ‘panic mode’
The multitude of defensive problems are stark for an expensive and veteran-laden group, but the Vikings insist they can change the trajectory of the season. … [Read more...] about With potent Lions up next, reeling Vikings defense is not in ‘panic mode’
The Call: Everything to know ahead of Gophers vs. Michigan State
After Minnesota was embarrassed last week at Iowa, Saturday’s showdown with Michigan State will go a long ways to determining the outcome of the rest of the season. … [Read more...] about The Call: Everything to know ahead of Gophers vs. Michigan State
After another loss, Wild coach John Hynes wonders, ‘Why don’t we get a little bit tougher?’
The Wild have lost five games in a row, including the first four in a six-game homestand. They were drubbed 4-1 by the Penguins on Thursday. … [Read more...] about After another loss, Wild coach John Hynes wonders, ‘Why don’t we get a little bit tougher?’
RandBall: Ranking Vikings veteran quarterbacks from Jim McMahon to Carson Wentz
Try as they might to identify quarterbacks of the future, the Vikings are usually better with quarterbacks of the past. … [Read more...] about RandBall: Ranking Vikings veteran quarterbacks from Jim McMahon to Carson Wentz