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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The odds have been against Bill Musgrave from the start this season. He left his job as quarterbacks coach in Atlanta to become the offensive coordinator inMinnesota, but the lockout …
23 Dec 11
DT Kevin Williams was limited again in practice because of a knee injury. He’s expected to play, but there’s no question this season has taken its toll on Williams physically and mentally. The team might try …
23 Dec 11
THE STORY: There may be 14 points between them in the Western Conference standings, but the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers are going through similar mid-season pains as they meet Thursday night at Rexall Place. …
22 Dec 11
Wild-Oilers(Edmonton, Alberta) — The Minnesota Wild are in the middle of a five-game losing streak and hope to snap it north of the border tonight. Minnesota plays struggling Edmonton in Alberta at 8:30 p.m. Wild …
22 Dec 11
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings need to win their final two games to avoid the worst record in the franchise’s 51-year history. Whatever happens, coaches and players know that many jobs are …
22 Dec 11
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Timberwolves refused to panic down the stretch and came away with a victory. Michael Beasley made two free throws with 9.1 seconds left to lift Minnesota to an 85-84 comeback victory …
22 Dec 11
Here is the latest sports news: A pair of former Twins finalized their deals with new teams Tuesday. The Flames foiled the skidding Wild. The Wolves wrap up preseason play tonight. Rockies Finalize Three-Year Deal …
21 Dec 11
C John Sullivan has impressed the Vikings enough to earn a five-year, $25 million contract extension. An undersized center, Sullivan has worked hard to improve his technique and strength. He has made improvements, especially in …
21 Dec 11
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile is making a few stops around the area this week. The need for blood is constant, with someone in the US needing a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. Around 44,000 …
