Wild
October 21, 2023
Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek fought against the Columbus Blue Jackets defense during Saturday's game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Sluggish Wild fall 5-4 to Blue Jackets in OT after another video review

The Wild have lost back-to-back for the first time this season, both times with a video review going in the other team's favor. Saturday, Jack Roslovic scored in overtime to seal a well-deserved victory for the Blue Jackets.
Gophers
October 21, 2023
Iowa celebrated after a touchdown by defensive back Cooper DeJean (3), who returned a punt late in the game against Minnesota on Saturday in Iowa City

Scoggins: Fair catch or not, football gods smiled on Gophers

Saturday's Gophers victory at Iowa was many layers of ugly. But it will be remembered for one play.
Gophers
October 21, 2023
Gophers men's hockey coach Bob Motzko yelled at players late in the first period during a game earlier this season.

Gophers men's hockey settles for series split at North Dakota

The trend continued Saturday, as the Gophers fell 2-1 to the Fighting Hawks and returned home with a split for the fifth consecutive series in Grand Forks.
Gophers
October 21, 2023
Gophers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (8) and defensive lineman Theorin Randle (99) carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy after their 12-10 win over Iowa

Hog wild: Gophers win at Iowa 12-10 for first time in 24 years after thrilling finish

A struggle for yards all afternoon appeared to turn for the Hawkeyes late in the fourth quarter but a punt return was called back, and the Gophers escaped with the historic victory.
Gophers
October 21, 2023
Minnesota running back Darius Taylor (1) is tackled by Northwestern linebacker Xander Mueller (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football g

Williams out for season, but Taylor returns for Gophers vs. Iowa

Linebacker Cody Lindenberg was listed as questionable but did not play, and Darius Taylor left in the fourth quarter.
Gophers
October 21, 2023
The Gophers hope to avoid scenes like this one from last season, when fans left early during a one-sided loss to Maryland.

In expanding Big Ten, U basketball knows there's catching up to do

Both Gophers head coaches — Ben Johnson and Dawn Plitzuweit know this is a vital season to climb the standings and build their brands — as competition will only get fiercer when the Big Ten grows to 18 teams.
Sports
October 21, 2023
Minnesota Wild fans cross Seventh St. SW. ahead of a Minnesota Wild game Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 outside Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild

Live: Wild take on Columbus, follow the action on Gameview

The Wild continue their homestand at Xcel Energy Center. Tap here for play-by-play plus scores and stats from around the NHL.
Vikings
October 21, 2023
Vikings left guard Ezra Cleveland left last week’s game in Chicago with a foot injury and will miss Monday night’s matchup against the 49ers.

Vikings' Cleveland, 49ers' Samuel out for Monday Night Football

Offensive lineman Dalton Risner will make his first start for the Vikings, while the 49ers will be without receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Trent Williams is doubtful.
Vikings
October 21, 2023
Home field has been a significant advantage for the Vikings over the years, but they have started this season 0-3 at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Where are the wins? Vikings try to avoid first-ever 0-4 start at home.

The Vikings have started 0-3 at home for only the sixth time in franchise history. They seek their first win at U.S. Bank Stadium this season Monday vs, the 49ers.
Wolves
October 21, 2023
Rudy Gobert

Rudy Gobert: Retreating from darkness and into the spotlight again

Gobert had a tumultuous first season with the Wolves, who acquired him in a trade after nine seasons in Utah. By his own admission, he didn't live up to his standards.
Twins
October 21, 2023
Minnesota Twins' Jorge Polanco (11) celebrates with Max Kepler (26) after hitting a home run against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning of a ba

Kepler, Polanco remain joined at the hip as Twins teammates

Signed before the 2010 season as teenagers, the two came up through the system together and have similar contracts — with options for next year.
Twins
October 21, 2023
In this photo from Apr. 18, 2023, Oakland Athletics' Trevor May (65) throws against the Chicago Cubs in the eighth inning at the Coliseum in Oakland,

Reusse: May steps away from baseball, but still intends to be heard

The former Twins reliever had a fabulous season with Oakland, then announced his retirement at age 34 and promptly ripped the A's owner to shreds.

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