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04/16/2024

Ben Kaplan, co-author of the new book, "Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA," joined Tuesday's Daily Delivery podcast to talk about the rise of Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch. Listen to it here:

Ben Kaplan, co-author of the new book, "Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA," joined Tuesday's Daily Delivery podcast to talk about the rise of Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch.

04/16/2024

Outfielder Matt Wallner was being counted on after a successful rookie season, but has struck out in more than two-thirds of his at-bats so far in 2024. The result: He's being sent to St. Paul and Trevor Larnach is coming off the injured list.

Matt Wallner had 16 at-bats this season and struck out in 16 of them being being demoted in favor of Trevor Larnach.

04/16/2024

The Vikings need defensive line help inside, outside and all over the place. But there's a reason why edge rusher is the most common position selected by the team in mock drafts.

If the quarterbacks disappear quickly in the NFL draft, don’t be surprised to see the Vikings pivot to pass rushers.

04/16/2024

Defenseman Brock Faber's emergence as an all-purpose specialist for the Wild should make the former Gophers standout a Rookie of the Year finalist and a big part of the team's future. His play was a bright spot among the team's troubles.

Brock Faber’s emergence as an all-purpose specialist should make the former Gophers standout a Rookie of the Year finalist and a big part of the Wild's future.

04/15/2024

After a winter where it felt like the wheels were nearly falling off the Gophers volleyball program, coach Keegan Cook showcased a refreshingly balanced team at a spring match vs. Marquette on Saturday.

After a winter where it felt like the wheels were nearly falling off the program, Keegan Cook showcased a refreshingly balanced team at a spring match vs. Marquette on Saturday.

03/21/2024

Cavaliers head coach Bernie Bickerstaff -- a former U player and Wolves assistant --revealed he received threats from gamblers that he reported to the NBA. He also talked about the increasing tension as sports betting becomes more widespread.

A former player for the Gophers and assistant for the Timberwolves, current Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff detailed threats from gamblers and other impacts of sports betting.

03/27/2021

The Vikings continue to address their defense after its poor performance in 2020.

The former Cowboys safety comes to the team on a one-year deal worth a reported $2.25 million.

01/26/2021

Fans of the Access Vikings Podcast, lend your ears to another Star Tribune Sports pod starting soon:

Michael Rand will host and Star Tribune Sports reporters and columnists will contribute every weekday morning to the all-sports, all-topics shows.

09/13/2020

Vikings players, coaches and executives locked arms in a show of unity along the goal line during the playing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which was followed by a moment of silence to honor George Floyd and victims of systemic racism.

Several Vikings players knelt during the national anthem while the Packers stayed in the locker room.

09/13/2020

AN NFL SEASON LIKE NO OTHER: With no fans allowed due to coronavirus precautions, this is what the stands will look like at U.S. Bank Stadium today for the Border Battle between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers, with cardboard cut-outs filling the seats. Photo: Carlos Gonzales, Star Tribune.

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04/24/2020

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08/24/2019

Dalvin Cook broke off an 85-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, but that was the lone highlight for the starters as the Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-9.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins faltered in the first half, completing only three of 13 passes.

08/17/2019

COMING SUNDAY IN PRINT: An oral history of ex-Vikings quarterback Brett Favre's arrival in Minneapolis. Favre, former coach Brad Childress, former kicker Ryan Longwell, reporter Chip Scoggins and more bring to life a tale that movie scripts are made of. Illustrations: Rafa Alvarez Studio

08/10/2019

The Vikings’ offense did about all it could have done to kick the preseason off in style

The Vikings covered 76 yards in eight plays with the first-team offense, with a 34-yard Kirk Cousins-to-Adam Thielen connection providing the early highlight of Friday night's preseason opener in New Orleans.

08/10/2019

The Vikings on Friday night exercised caution with a handful who have been injured during training camp

Defensive tackles Shamar Stephen and Linval Joseph, as well as offensive tackle Brian O'Neill, were among nine players who did not dress for the Vikings' opening preseason game.

07/23/2019

After first testing positive for PEDs, the second-year player has now violated the NFL's substance abuse policy. He's out until Nov. 3 at Kansas City

After first testing positive for PEDs, the second-year player now violates substance abuse policy.

06/05/2019

“I’m just speechless."

Kevin Warren, the Vikings chief operating officer, was officially named the next commissioner of the Big Ten at a news conference Tuesday morning. He'll be the first African-American to lead a Power Five conference.