Transfer King Can Play This Season For Minnesota

The NCAA has cleared transfer Joey King to play this season for Minnesota. The 6-foot-9, 215-pound King grew up in the Twin Cities area and led Eastview High School to the 2012 state tournament. He's in line to start at power forward for the Gophers, who are trying to replace Trevor Mbakwe and Rodney Williams in their frontcourt. King played last season at Drake, averaging 6.9 points and 2.9 rebounds per game and landing on the Missouri Valley Conference all-freshman team.

• Oct 18, 2013

Beyond Bounds: Who Wins When St. Thomas' 2 Star WRs Go 1-On-1?

The similarities between shifty St. Thomas wideouts – and close friends – senior Dan Noehring and junior Dan Ferrazzo are numerous. The Dan duo were both: -Captains of their high school football teams (Noehring hails from Lakeville South, and Ferrazzo's a Mahtomedi product).

• Oct 18, 2013

Tommies Blog: Top 10 Teams Meet Saturday In Arden Hills

If the St. Thomas football team has any hopes of playing in the NCAA Division III Playoffs, it knows winning out is pretty much the only option. That got a lot more difficult this week despite a 20-12 win at Gustavus last Saturday.

• Oct 18, 2013

Northwestern Hosts Gophers Amid 2-Game Skid

Minnesota (4-2, 0-2) is expected to be missing a key figure again, with coach Jerry Kill on a leave of absence due to his epilepsy. He's had five seizures on game days in two-plus seasons as the Golden Gophers' coach, and he missed the most recent game, a loss at Michigan two weeks ago.

• Oct 18, 2013

Vikings S Harrison Smith Ruled Out For Giants Game

The Minnesota Vikings have ruled starting safety Harrison Smith out for the game against the New York Giants on Monday night because of turf toe on his left foot. Smith was injured Sunday against Carolina, and the Vikings fear the injury could require surgery.

• Oct 18, 2013

Viewers' Choice For MN's Best HS Football Field: New London-Spicer

High school football's regular season wrapped up on Wednesday night on fields across Minnesota. But where did WCCO viewers select as the best place for Friday Night Lights?

• Oct 17, 2013

Stamkos Scores In 3rd, Lightning Beat Wild 3-1

Steven Stamkos scored a tiebreaking goal with 5:04 left in the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Thursday night. Stamkos gave the Lightning a 2-1 lead when he skated in from the right wing boards and lifted an in-close shot over goalie Josh Harding during a 4 on 4. Sami Salo added an empty-net goal in the final minute.

• Oct 17, 2013

Beyond Bounds: Is This The Start Of Brett Draxler's Astronomical Career Arc?

The nadir of Brett Draxler's golf career arrived Sept. 8, 2013. The junior scored an 87 while on St. John's second team -- he's well aware weekend warriors can replicate such a round. "It was terrible… the worst round I've shot," he conceded.

• Oct 17, 2013

St. Paul Considers Privatizing 2 Of Its Golf Courses

If you play golf, you know it can be expensive. Even St. Paul is worried about its cost and is considering using private vendors to run two of its four golf courses because they're losing too much money.

• Oct 17, 2013

Judge Mulling NFL Retiree Publicity Rights Case

The federal judge overseeing the complicated court fight over publicity payouts between the NFL and retired players took the case under advisement Thursday, before deciding whether to give final approval to the $50 million settlement.

• Oct 17, 2013

Minn. Audit Finds Missteps By Stadium Panel

The government panel that's managing construction of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium made several mistakes related to managing finances in its first few months of operation. That's the finding of a report released Thursday by Minnesota's Legislative Auditor.

• Oct 17, 2013

Adrian Peterson Attended Son's Funeral On Wednesday

Adrian Peterson has rejoined the Minnesota Vikings after missing practice to attend the funeral for his 2-year-old son.

• Oct 17, 2013

Mauer Named Twins MVP, Perkins Pitcher Of Year

Joe Mauer has been named most valuable player of the Minnesota Twins for the third time in five years. The Calvin Griffith Award was announced Thursday, along with winners of the other annual honors voted on by the Twin Cities chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.

• Oct 17, 2013

Edina's Ice Arena Expansion Omits 1 Sport

The Edina City Council approved a multi-million dollar expansion to Braemar Arena, and that means an outdoor ice rink, and a dome for sports such as soccer and football. But is it good news for all athletes?

• Oct 16, 2013

Winless Giants Sign RB Hillis As Vikings Approach

The New York Giants have signed veteran running back Peyton Hillis. Hillis, who fills a void in the backfield, is a six-year veteran with a 1,000-yard season on his resume. He has played for Denver, Cleveland and Kansas City, and has 2,470 yards and 21 touchdowns for his career.

• Oct 16, 2013

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