High Schools
December 6, 2021
Chaska at Hopkins. December 04, 2021. Photo by Earl J. Ebensteiner

Girls' basketball preview: 5 story lines, 1 dream team, 10 teams to watch

Hopkins is back with all of the players who felt the pain of having their 78-game winning streak ended during last year's state tournament. And a look at some future Gophers who are among the state's elite.
Loons
December 6, 2021

Minnesota United starts new development league team called MNUFC2

The Loons will be among 21 MLS franchises with teams in the MLS development league starting in 2022.
Wild
December 6, 2021
Mason Shaw

Mason Shaw called up from Iowa as Wild leaves on four-game road trip

The 23-year-old forward has six goals for the team's top minor league affiliate.
Vikings
December 6, 2021
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) scores a third quarter touchdown over Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25).

Buzzer beaten: Needing one last stop, Vikings allow the Lions to win, at last

Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown on the final play of the game to stun the Vikings 29-27 and give Detroit its first victory of the season.
Sports
December 6, 2021
Reusse's views: Zimmer failed, Oliva hailed and so much Gophers news

Reusse's views: Zimmer failed, Oliva hailed and so much Gophers news

Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand on the Daily Delivery for an unforgettable look back at a wild weekend that showcased the best and worst of Minnesota sports.
Randball
December 6, 2021
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Armon Watts (96) walked off the field after Sunday’s 29-27 loss.

With loss to Lions, Vikings continue to defy the laws of classical physics

Vikings fans were filled with the sort of dread that only 60 years of history could produce. Sometimes you just know a team:
Twins
December 6, 2021
Tony Oliva, photographed at Target Field Wednesday, made the Hall of Fame on Sunday in a vote by the Golden Days Era Committee.

Twins greats Tony Oliva, Jim Kaat elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

The two stars of yesteryear were chosen to baseball's shrine by the Golden Days Era Committee, along with Minnie Minoso and Gil Hodges.
Twins
December 6, 2021
July 23, 1968 Twins Tony Oliva (left), ***** The two, along with Rod Carew, have ***** July 21, 1968 Donald Black, Minneapolis Star Tribune

Reusse: Oliva's prime a magnificent thing for a young man to watch

It was an April afternoon in 1964, when games on television were rare, that a young Tony Oliva made a lasting impression by showing he wouldn't be intimidated in the batter's box.
Wild
December 6, 2021
Marcus Foligno (17), Matt Dumba (24), Joel Eriksson Ek (14) and Jordan Greenway (18) receive congratulations after a goal against the Toronto Maple Le

Wild's reliable line steals the show in victory over Maple Leafs

Jordan Greenway, Marcus Foligno and Joel Eriksson Ek, entrusted with checking Auston Matthews' line, did so — and contributed two goals.
Gophers
December 6, 2021
Alanna Micheaux

Micheaux develops post presence as U women open Big Ten play

Alanna Micheaux has given the Gophers strong inside play and a shooting touch that should have ripple effects throughout the team's offense.
Vikings
December 6, 2021
Lions quarterback Jared Goff

Five extra points: Vikings make Goff 'perfect,' Kubiak's bad 2-point calls

Detroit QB Jared Goff had a flawless passer rating through most of the first half, Mike Zimmer was annoyed by Klint Kubiak's extra-point calls and Oli Udoh had another 'flag day.'
Vikings
December 6, 2021
Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer

Zimmer doesn't get desired results with shuffled offensive line

Mike Zimmer made three changes to account for one injury against Detroit when there was a simpler alternative. And the Lions were elated with the result.

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