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Lynx guard Danielle Robinson underwent ankle surgery after an injury suffered against Las Vegas.

Lynx guard Robinson undergoes ankle surgery

In Robinson's place, Tanisha Wright and Lindsay Whalen will have to tag-team for now to take care of point guard duties.
Randy Moss on his Hall of Fame tie: 'We're in a crisis right now'

Randy Moss on his Hall of Fame tie: 'We're in a crisis right now'

Randy Moss discusses his controversial tie worn during his Hall of Fame enshrinement.
Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano died Sunday. The team has cancelled today's practice for his memorial service.

Vikings players shocked, saddened by Tony Sparano's sudden death

News of the death of Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano spread quickly.
Minnesota Vikings first-round pick cornerback Mike Hughes participates in drills during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May 3, 2018, i

Vikings sign first-round draft choice Mike Hughes

The signing comes just days before the rookies and quarterbacks are set to report to training camp Tuesday. All eight of the Vikings' rookies are now under contract.
Andy Macdonald competed in the skateboard vert contest during last year's XGames.

X Games moves skateboard vert qualifier to Wednesday night

The X Games will start a day earlier than scheduled.
The Minnesota Lynx Seimone Augustus (33) dribbles by the Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) during the first quarter Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Tar

WNBA All-Star game enters Minneapolis with a twist

The WNBA has done away with traditional Eastern and Western Conference rosters for the All-Star game.
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Design for X Games 2018 medals revealed: Medals pay homage to state's love of fishing

Every year the X Games aim to design the awards in a way that gives a nod to the host city.
Amy Foster first went to a Vikings game in 2007 and tailgated in the parking lot for the first time in 2014. She's cherished the ticket stubs for ever

Romance, heartbreak, family: Tales of cherished Vikings ticket stubs

These aren't just throwaway pieces of paper, discarded like fast-food receipts. Ticket stubs mean a lot to many of you, and more now that they're becoming relics in the digital age.
Amy Foster first went to a Vikings game in 2007 and tailgated in the parking lot for the first time in 2014. She's cherished the ticket stubs for ever

Share with us your most cherished Vikings ticket stubs

The Vikings have eliminated paper ticket stubs, but your all-time favorites will remain in your heart -- and your scrapbooks, shoe boxes and wallets -- forever.
Terrell Owens in 2012

Terrell Owens says he won't attend his football Hall of Fame induction

The gold jacket ceremony. A bust revealed. A welcoming into football's most exclusive fraternity. Terrell Owens apparently wants no part of that.
WNBA Champion Minnesota Lynx Guard Seimone Augustus makes a free throw while students watch her at Payne Elementary School in Washington, Wednesday, J

Klobuchar, Smith greet Lynx on day of service in D.C.

After not getting an invitation to the White House, the Lynx spent Wednesday in Washington, D.C., with 300 children and Minnesota's two U.S. senators giving out shoes and socks.
Commissioner Roger Goodell poses with a fan after the Vikings selected Central Florida's Mike Hughes during the first round

On Mike Hughes: What predraft scouting reports said about the Vikings' first-round pick

The Vikings passed up potential trade opportunities in the first round of the NFL draft to select Mike Hughes.
NFL draft scouting reports: What they said about Vikings' biggest stars

NFL draft scouting reports: What they said about Vikings' biggest stars

As you read about players who may end up with the Vikings in this year's draft, keep in mind that sometimes the experts don't quite get it right.
Andrew Sendejo celebrated with teammates after an interception against Tampa Bay.

Vikings 2018 schedule released: Opener is Sept. 9 vs. 49ers

The Vikings 2018 schedule figures to be pretty tough with road games against Philadelphia, New England and the L.A. Rams in the first five weeks.
Lindsay Whalen was introduced as University of Minnesota Gophers women's basketball coach alongside athletic director Mark Coyle

Does Whalen's star power outweigh her lack of coaching experience?

Every time Lindsay Whalen touched the ball, every time she took a shot, the crowd nearly blew the roof off at Williams Arena during the WNBA Finals.
FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins looks around the stadium before an NFL football game against th

Five things you might not know about new Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins

Five things you may not know about Kirk Cousins

You know Kirk Cousins' average annual salary is the highest in the NFL. You know he is a Pro Bowler with a productive track record. But here are a few things you probably did not know about the Vikings' new quarterback.
Minnesota Lynx forward Natasha Howard (3) scored over Phoenix Mercury forward Emma Cannon (10), and guard Alexis Prince (15) in the second half at Xce

Lynx trade Howard to Seattle as Reeve continues to shape roster

Natasha Howard, a forward, provided key minutes off the bench for the Lynx, averaging 4.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.
Jerry Green has covered all 52 Super Bowls.

Super Bowls I to LII: Green among three who have covered them all

Jerry Green, 89, is among three journalists to have written about every Super Bowl since the game started. He uses the phrase 'Cal Ripken-esque' to describe the streak.
A Patriots mannequin for fans to pose in stood near the line for photos of the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the Super Bowl Experience.

Patriots vs. Eagles: Unalike but similar for Super Bowl LII

Take a closer look at the paths the Eagles and Patriots took to Super Bowl LII.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) celebrated as he scored on a 53-yard touchdown play in the second quarter against the Vikings in

Super Bowl 2018: With Patriots vs. Eagles, NFL gets elite matchup in Minneapolis

The Vikings had a chance to make history by playing the Super Bowl in their own stadium, but it will instead be the Eagles from the NFC and the Patriots representing the AFC in Super Bowl LII.
Philadelphia Eagles' Corey Graham reacts after intercepting a pass from Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen during the second half of the NFL football NFC

Vikings NFC Championship Game misery: How the Vikings lost their last six NFC title games

The Vikings dropped to 0-4 in playoff games against the Eagles and lost for the sixth straight time in the NFC Championship Game.
Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles passes during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Jan. 13

First things first: Vikings, with win over Saints, would face Eagles for NFC Championship

The Vikings can't get ahead of themselves. The Saints present a big challenge on Sunday, but with a win, Minnesota would play the Eagles in the NFC Championship game.
Saints quarterback Drew Brees will get a rematch against defensive end Everson Griffen and the Vikings in the NFC divisional round at U.S. Bank Stadiu

Vikings vs. Saints: NFC divisional round TV, date, time now set

The Vikings take their first playoff step toward Super Bowl LII when they face a rematch against the Saints in the NFC divisional round on Sunday.
Vikings stick with Keenum as starting quarterback vs. Rams

Vikings stick with Keenum as starting quarterback vs. Rams

Case Keenum may soon be replaced as the Vikings starter by Teddy Bridgewater, but not this week.
Former Viking great Jim Marshall at his home on June 6, 2017 in St. Louis Park, Minn.

Jim Marshall knocked out of consideration for 2018 Hall of Fame class

The Vikings campaigned hard for Jim Marshall to be a Hall of Famer, but his wait will have to continue.
Teddy Bridgewater's girlfriend authors children's book series inspired by the Vikings' QB's life

Teddy Bridgewater's girlfriend authors children's book series inspired by the Vikings' QB's life

Teddy Bridgwater's girlfriend has written a children's book series inspired by his life entitled, 'Little Bear Teddy: Big Dream Come True'
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) pulled down a rebound over San Antonio forward Dearica Hamby left and Isabelle Harrison (20) on June 25

Lynx will play 2017 playoff games at Williams Arena

The Lynx will leave the Xcel Energy Center to play their 2017 home playoff games at Williams Arena in order to avoid potential scheduling conflicts with the Wild.
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) pulled down a rebound over San Antonio forward Dearica Hamby left and Isabelle Harrison (20) on June 25

Fowles does it again, named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week

Sylvia Fowles is the conference's player of the week for the fourth time this season.
Minnesota Vikings newly acquired running back Latavius Murray worked out at Winter Park, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Eden Prairie, MN. ( ELIZABETH FLOR

Murray: Injury giving other backs 'upper hand' for playing time

His absence, however brief or extended, opens the door even wider for rookie Dalvin Cook to compete for the starting job.
Nyjah Huston is one of the elite athletes of the Summer X Games, coming to Minneapolis July 13-16.

Summer X Games 2017: Mega showcase makes Minneapolis debut

The Summer X Games make their Minneapolis debut Thursday through Sunday, and the hype for the event at U.S. Bank Stadium is already building.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) throws during NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Eden Prairie, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clay

Vikings camp schedule released: less than 40 days 'til football

The Vikings have released their 2017 training camp schedule. It's perhaps their last time holding it in Mankato.
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles' No. 34 LSU jersey is being retired.

Lynx center Fowles' No. 34 LSU Tigers jersey to be retired

Fowles joins, among others, Lynx teammate Seimone Augustus, Shaquille O'Neal and Pete Maravich as 12 Tigers with retired jerseys.

2017 Minnesota Vikings NFL draft picks and trades

After lots of draft trades, the Vikings made 11 selections in the NFL draft.

NFC North notes: Packers don't wait long to take Kevin King off the draft board

A look at what the Packers, Bears and Lions did Friday to try and fill their team needs.
Five things to know about Dalvin Cook, new Vikings running back

Five things to know about Dalvin Cook, new Vikings running back

Get to know Vikings running back Dalvin Cook.
Takk McKinley to Garrett Bolles, NFL draft moments to remember

Takk McKinley to Garrett Bolles, NFL draft moments to remember

The first round of the 2017 NFL draft included some real tearjerkers.
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Ten NFL games you'd be crazy not to watch this season

It's not too early to call: The road to Super Bowl LII travels through these 10 games.
Lynx leaders (from left) Seimone Augustus, Maya Moore and Lindsay Whalen are still motivated to be the WNBA's best.

Star Tribune Press Pass: Lynx season preview

Join Maya Moore and Cheryl Reeve of the Lynx as they preview the WNBA season.
One NFL Mock Draft, by ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., has the Minnesota Vikings selecting receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster from USC. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

NFL mock draft: Vikings picks by draft experts vary widely

The 2017 NFL mock drafts for the Vikings offer little consensus among analysts.
Minnesota Vikings head Mike Zimmer

NFL draft 2017: Vikings' draft picks, strategy, needs

The Vikings don't have a first-round NFL Draft pick, but they'll be busy throughout the week.
Minnesota center Reggie Lynch (22) and guard Nate Mason (2) react as they leave the court after an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State

Minnesota Gophers vs. Middle Tennessee in NCAA tournament: Day, Time, TV, Online

NCAA tournament 2017: Minnesota Gophers face Middle Tennessee
Adrian Peterson may find a colder financial market than he'd like when he hits free agency next week.

How did Adrian Peterson's contract compare to the NFL's top running backs?

Adrian Peterson can scan the landscape to see where he might fit in salary-wise with other running backs.
Washington Redskins player Ty Nsekhe purchases Christmas presents for 5-year-old Dae'Anne Reynolds, the daughter of Philando Castile's girlfriend, Dia

Daughter of Philando Castile's girlfriend gets Christmas surprise

Ty Nsekhe of the Washington Redskins wanted to do something special for 5-year-old Dae'Anna Reynolds, who was in the back seat when Castile was killed.