AP Sources: Peterson Won't Attend Hearing Thursday

Adrian Peterson won't attend the conclusion of his suspension appeal hearing Thursday when NFL executive Troy Vincent is scheduled to testify, two people familiar with the case told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Peterson gave a statement without testifying on Tuesday, according to one person. Another person said hearing officer Harold Henderson asked Vincent to testify after the NFL Players Association submitted an audio tape and a transcript of a conversation between Vincent and Peterson as evidence.

• Dec 3, 2014

Vikings' Brian Robison Chops Hair For Charity

innesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison got his hair cut, for a good cause. Robison showed off his newly-shorn look before practice Wednesday, two days after getting a chop for charity. He donated his hair to Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that provides wigs to children with long-term hair loss from any type of medical diagnosis.

• Dec 3, 2014

Torii Hunter Gets Pointed Over Gay Marriage Question

A press conference announcing Torii Hunter's return to Minnesota baseball took an awkward turn Wednesday afternoon when a reporter asked him about his stance on gay marriage.

• Dec 3, 2014

Minnesota Athletes Who Returned To Where They Started

Torii Hunter is returning to the Minnesota Twins. It prompts the question, who are some of the more famous athletes to get their start with an organization, leave for greener pastures but eventually return to where it all began?

• Dec 3, 2014

H.S. League To Workshop Transgender Athlete Guidelines Before Vote

The Minnesota State High School League will be holding a meeting Wednesday to discuss a controversial proposal that would implement guidelines for transgender athletes.

• Dec 3, 2014

Twins Bring Back Torii Hunter On 1-Year Deal

The Minnesota Twins made it official on Wednesday, announcing they've signed free agent outfielder Torii Hunter to a one-year contract worth $10.5 million.

• Dec 3, 2014

Thielen Named NFC's Special Teams Player Of The Week

The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday that Adam Thielen has been named the NFC's Special Teams Player of the Week. Thielen blocked a punt, recovered the ball and ran it in for a touchdown in the first quarter of Sunday's 31-13 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

• Dec 3, 2014

Gophers' Jerry Kill Named Big Ten Coach Of The Year

A day after five players from the University of Minnesota football team earned All-Big Ten first team honors, the man leading the program got an award for the first time in 15 years. Gophers football coach Jerry Kill was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year Tuesday by the media and his peers in the conference.

• Dec 3, 2014

Hollins Leads Minnesota Past Wake, 84-69

Andre Hollins scored a season-high 27 points and Minnesota beat Wake Forest 84-69 on Tuesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Hollins hit a career-high seven 3-pointers while Carlos Morris added 15 points and Joey King had 14 for the Golden Gophers (5-2).

• Dec 2, 2014

Torii Hunter Agrees To $10.5M Deal With Twins

Torii Hunter is coming back to the place it all began. Hunter agreed to a $10.5 million, one-year contract to return to the Minnesota Twins, a person with knowledge of the agreement told WCCO's Mike Max. A five-time All-Star outfielder who turns 40 in July, Hunter became a star with the Twins from 1997-07 before signing a $90 million, five-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels. He then signed a $26 million, two-year deal with Detroit.

• Dec 2, 2014

Mankato's Todd Hoffner Bounces Back From A Nightmare

Minnesota State Mankato is undefeated, and the new coach is the old coach. Todd Hoffner was initially rejected by his team at spring practice. "I don't think anybody could understand completely everything that I went through, and how difficult and challenging for myself and my wife," Hoffner said.

• Dec 2, 2014

Peterson Appeal Trial To Resume Thursday

Minnesota Vikings running back has met with a hearing officer in an appeal over his suspension from the NFL and is now awaiting a ruling. The hearing took place Tuesday morning with Harold Henderson, the NFL's former vice president of labor relations. He has reportedly heard over 90 appeals in the last six years dealing with personal conduct and drug issues.

• Dec 2, 2014

Wild To Host Outdoor Practice Dec. 21

Fans will be able to watch the Minnesota Wild at a free outdoor practice this month. The event is scheduled Dec. 21 at the John Rose Minnesota OVAL in Roseville. It runs from 9 a.m. until noon, with the Wild taking the ice for practice at 11 a.m.

• Dec 2, 2014

Griffin Leads Clippers Over Timberwolves, 127-101

J.J. Redick can shoot 3-pointers with the best of them, and Monday night he added a pair of four-point plays to his repertoire to help the Los Angeles Clippers' rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-101.

• Dec 2, 2014

Quicker-Thinking Bridgewater Shows Progress

Though the playoff chase has eluded the Minnesota Vikings yet again this year, these final four games still serve an important purpose. As soon as rookie Teddy Bridgewater took over at quarterback, his development was always going to be as much of a priority as winning itself.

• Dec 1, 2014

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