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Three keys to the Vikings' 23-17 Week 2 win over the San Francisco 49ers
In the Vikings' home opener, a hometown player lit up the stat sheet and Justin Jefferson rewrote the record book again before getting injured.
Three keys to the Vikings' season-opening 28-6 win over the Giants
The Vikings offense hummed and their defense made it a very long day for Giants quarterback Daniel Jones in a comprehensive victory.
Vikings 2024 schedule preview: Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins but no J.J. McCarthy
The Vikings will see a lot of young quarterbacks on their schedule, including C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson and Caleb Williams, but will not get to show off their own.
Minneapolis' Chuck Aoki wins third Paralympic silver medal in wheelchair rugby
Chuck Aoki, in his fourth Paralympics, has four career medals, but no gold, after the U.S. lost 48-41 to Japan on Monday.
Minnesota's Skylar Dahl wins a silver medal in rowing at the Paris Paralympics
A Centennial High graduate and rower for the University of Virginia, Skylar Dahl races on mixed four with coxswain crew for Team USA.
Eagan's Mallory Weggemann wins fourth Paralympic gold medal in swimming, with her daughter watching
Swimmer Mallory Weggemann is competing in her fourth Paralympics but it's the first time she's racing for medals as a mom.
Suni Lee falls in balance beam final, ends Paris Olympics with three medals
St. Paul gymnast Suni Lee really wanted gold on the beam, but it was not to be. Simone Biles also fell on beam, but won silver in the floor exercise.
Lakeville swimmer Regan Smith wins gold medal in women's medley relay to cap her Olympics
Regan Smith helped the U.S. set a world record in the last event of the Olympic swimming competition, earning her fifth medal in Paris and the eighth of her career.
St. Paul gymnast Suni Lee wins bronze medal in uneven bars at Paris Olympics
Suni Lee, competing last in the uneven bars final, claimed her sixth career Olympic medal, repeating a bronze medal performance from Tokyo. But this one feels different.
Regan Smith gets day off, finally wins Olympic gold medal
After participating in an earlier heat of the mixed medley relay, Lakeville swimmer Regan Smith gained her first Olympic gold medal after the U.S. won the final with a world-record time Saturday.
Lakeville's Regan Smith wins another silver medal at the Paris Olympics, in the 200-meter backstroke
Swimmer Regan Smith finished second to Kaylee McKeown of Australia again to win her fifth career Olympic silver medal.
Another silver medal for Lakeville swimmer Regan Smith
Two days after winning a silver medal in the 100-meter backstroke, Regan Smith took silver in the 200 butterfly on Thursday, her busiest day at the Paris Games.
Olympics recap: Suni Lee wins bronze, Regan Smith silver
It's one of the busiest days for Minnesota's Olympians in Paris. St. Paul gymnast Suni Lee won bronze in the women's all-around final, and Lakeville swimmer Regan Smith won her fourth silver medal, in the 200-meter butterfly.
Lakeville's Regan Smith swims second-fastest time in 200 butterfly semifinals
Regan Smith, a silver medalist on Tuesday, was back in action at the Paris Olympics in heats of the 200 butterfly.
Lakeville's Regan Smith wins silver in 100 backstroke at Paris Olympics
Swimmer Regan Smith of Lakeville claimed her fourth Olympic medal with a silver medal in the 100-meter backstroke on Tuesday at the Paris Olympics. She was edged by her Australian rival Kaylee McKeown for gold.
When to watch Minnesota swimmer Regan Smith at the Paris Olympics
Regan Smith of Lakeville has a busy schedule in the pool at the Olympics, qualifying for three individual events and potentially swimming two relays.
When to watch Minnesota gymnast Suni Lee at the Olympics
Suni Lee, 21, who grew up on the East Side of St. Paul and graduated from South St. Paul High School, will compete in the finals for four Paris Olympic events.
First U.S. medal at Paris Olympics has Minnesota connection
A five-time national champion diver for the Gophers, Sarah Bacon won a silver medal Saturday with Kassidy Cook in the synchronized 3-meter springboard event. The duo trains in Minnesota with Gophers coach Wenbo Chen.
What to watch each day at the Paris Olympics
There will be more than 5,000 hours of live coverage during the Paris Olympics. How do you decide what to watch? Here's a must-see event for each day of the Games and some of the athletes you don't want to miss.
Vikings' culture will be tested as training camp opens
The death of rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and arrest of receiver Jordan Addison this month cast long shadows as the Vikings reconvene this week.
Vikings will add cornerback Bryant to Ring of Honor on Sept. 22
Cornerback Bobby Bryant, who played with the Vikings from 1968-80, ranks first in franchise history with 57 career interceptions. He will be the 28th former Viking to be enshrined.
Former U gymnast Wiskus steps away from spotlight after Olympic trials
On Instagram on Monday, former Gophers gymnast Shane Wiskus thanked his home crowd and explained why he didn't participate in events with members of the U.S. Olympic team.
Day 1 of women's gymnastics trials: Rotation-by-rotation recap
At Target Center, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Suni Lee stood out as they try to earn spots at the Paris Olympics. But two contenders, Kayla DiCello and Shilese Jones, had their competition cut short by injuries Friday.
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What you need to know about the U.S. Paralympic swimming trials
The U.S. Paralympic swimming team will be selected from the 87 athletes scheduled to race at the University of Minnesota. The team will be officially announced Sunday morning at U.S. Bank Stadium.
What to watch for in rhythmic gymnastics at the U.S. championships
The event takes place this week in Minneapolis.
Everything to know about the U.S. Olympic gymnastic trials in Mpls.
Simone Biles, Suni Lee and more of the biggest names in gymnastics are coming to town. Here is everything you need to know from the schedule of events, who is competing, plus how to get tickets or watch from home.
American claims surprise win in World Cup cross-country race
Gus Schumacher, a 23-year-old from Alaska, won the men's 10-kilometer freestyle race at Theodore Wirth Park on Sunday, becoming the first American man to win a World Cup distance event since 1983.
How to watch Diggins ski at the Loppet Cup this weekend
Afton's Jessie Diggins, the leader in the World Cup standings, will compete in front of 30,000 spectators in her home state in races at Theodore Wirth Park on Saturday and Sunday — tickets are nearly impossible to find.
Watch Kirk Cousins channel Magic Mike at NFL awards show
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins performed a musical number at the NFL Honors show for the second year in a row. Last year he sang. Thursday night he danced on his surgically repaired Achilles.
Vikings' 2024 opponents include old friend Rodgers
The 7-10 Vikings finished in third place in the NFC North, meaning they will play the third-place teams in the NFC South, NFC East and AFC East: the Falcons, the Giants and Aaron Rodgers and the Jets.
Three keys to the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Lions
Sunday's regular season finale turned into a showcase for receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Justin Jefferson. One came out on top on the stat sheet, the other on the scoreboard.
Three keys to the Vikings' 33-10 loss to the Packers
One quarterback who played college football in Utah looked good Sunday. The other did not. That made all the difference in a lopsided outcome.
Three keys to the Vikings' loss to the Lions. (Hint: Think QBs)
Lions quarterback Jared Goff was clean, Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens was not and that made all the difference Sunday.
Three keys to the Vikings' 27-24 overtime loss to the Bengals
Bengals receiver Tee Higgins stole the show from the Bayou Duo, as Cincinnati made explosive plays and the Vikings couldn't make short-yardage ones.
In an ugly game, Bears use turnovers, third down to beat Vikings
In a sloppy game, the Bears grabbed four interceptions and converted 44% of their third-down attempts to gain an edge against the Vikings.
Three keys to the Vikings' 21-20 loss to the Broncos
The Broncos offense came to life late while the Vikings offense couldn't cash in the final minutes.
Three keys to Vikings' win over Saints: Dobbs, Hockenson, turnovers
New Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs electrified the home crowd, but T.J. Hockenson and the defense made the clutch plays in the team's fifth straight win.
What have the Vikings looked like the few times Cousins missed a start?
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has only missed two starts in 5 1⁄2 seasons with the team. The Vikings didn't do well without him on the field.
Three keys to the Vikings' 24-10 victory over the Packers
Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love had no answers, even when given the opportunity to lead a comeback against the Vikings.
Three keys to the Vikings' 22-17 victory over the 49ers
Two touchdowns by Jordan Addison and two interceptions by Camryn Bynum were the difference for the Vikings against the previously 5-1 49ers.
Three keys to the Vikings' 19-13 win over the Bears
The Vikings had Justin Fields under pressure from the first play as their defense made big plays.
Three keys to Vikings' 27-20 loss to Chiefs
Kansas City quarterback Mahomes was sharp on third down and in the third quarter to help his team hold off the Vikings.
Three keys to the Vikings' 28-24 loss to the Chargers
If it seemed like you were constantly hearing Keenan Allen's name, you were. He was targeted 20 times, had 215 receiving yards and threw a TD pass for good measure.
Three keys in the Vikings' 34-28 loss against the Eagles
Philadelphia ground down the Vikings with 259 rushing yards, led by former Lion D'Andre Swift.
Three keys to the Vikings' 20-17 loss to the Buccaneers
The Vikings entered Sunday's game with many questions on defense, but it was their offense that struggled against Tampa Bay.
Championship grind: Game-by-game analysis of the Vikings schedule
A division title comes with a first-place schedule, and some high-profile opponents are coming to U.S. Bank Stadium this season.
Everything you need to know about going to Vikings training camp
How do you buy tickets? What time is practice? What food is allowed? When are players signing autographs? Can you bring a selfie stick? We have the answers to these questions, and more.
Vikings sign quarterback David Blough to practice squad
The former Lions player will be the third QB on the team after Sean Mannion and Kellen Mond were cut this week and signed elsewhere.
Players to watch — and how to watch them — at the U.S. Open
The U.S. Open begins Monday in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., and will wrap up Sept. 11.
Preseason game preview: Vikings at Broncos
Both teams have decisions to make about backup quarterbacks in their preseason finale.
How the team figure skating event works at the Winter Olympics
Viewers will be the first chance to see some of figure skating's biggest stars in Beijing in one of nine mixed-gender team events at the Games.
Rachel Blount, La Velle E. Neal III depart for China to cover Olympics for Star Tribune
This will be Rachel Blount's 13th Olympics, and La Velle E. Neal III's first.
Six players to watch at the U.S. Open
Many stars will not play in New York, but that won't take the shine off Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam pursuit.
Lakeville's Ian Seidenfeld wins Paralympic gold in table tennis, adding to the family legacy
His father and coach, Mitchell, is a four-time Paralympic medalist and USA Table Tennis Hall of Famer.
Seeking gender balance, the Olympics add more mixed-gender events
High-profile relays featuring men and women in track and swimming become part of the program at the Tokyo Games.
Eagan's Weggemann earns third trip to the Paralympics in swimming
Natalie Sims of Edina and Summer Schmit of Grant join Weggemann in a strong Minnesota contingent at the Tokyo Paralympics this summer.
Six contenders, two mysteries and one big question for the French Open
With a 14th title in Paris, Rafael Nadal would break Roger Federer's record for career Grand Slam championships. But on the men's and women's sides, the next generation looms large.
After year away, Vikings bring back Alexander to bolster secondary
The 2016 second-round draft pick, who departed last year for the Bengals, is the second significant cornerback signing of free agency.
Tracking the sports schedule: Latest on what's returning and when
Here are the latest updates on sports cancellations and postponements, and when the games may begin again.
Barr out for season, among many notable Week 2 NFL injuries
Linebacker Anthony Barr, a Pro Bowl player, suffered a torn pectoral muscle during the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Colts..
What you will see and hear at the Vikings' opener vs. the Packers
Sure, it's unusual that the Vikings are opening the season at home against the Packers. It has never happened before. But that, unfortunately, is, not the only strange thing about the Vikings' first game of the 2020 season.
Dalvin Cook timeline: How his contract negotiations played out
The running back's contract situation had hung over the Vikings' offseason, but the sides reached an agreement the day before the season opener.
Vikings training camp in Eagan will be closed to fans this year
Last year, the Vikings held 16 open practices for fans at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, with room for up to 5,000 ticketed fans at each of them.
NFL expected to cut preseason schedule in half
One of the Vikings' preseason games would need to be moved to U.S. Bank Stadium in order for them to get a home game.
NYC to MSP: Sports editor connects to new life in strangest of times
Naila-Jean Meyers moved here for a new job at the Star Tribune in January and set out to learn it and make connections in a new place. Then the coronavirus changed everything.
MLS: Season will not resume until at least June
The league had set a target of reopening in mid-May, but its latest projection is to not resume matches before the second week in June.
3/12/20: The day coronavirus leveled sports in Minnesota
It was an unprecedented day with news of cancellations and postponements in Minnesota pro, college and high school sports. Here are all of the stories about the day that changed sports in Minnesota.
