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Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve Adds Eric Thibault and Lindsay Whalen to Her Staff

Whalen helped lead the Lynx to four WNBA championships between 2011 and 2017 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.

The Lynx added Minnesota great Lindsay Whalen and former Washington Mystics coach Eric Thibault to their coaching staff Saturday. “I am excited to add both Eric and Lindsay to our coaching staff,” Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said. “Eric has vast experience coaching in the WNBA as both a head and an assistant coach and is a WNBA champion. Lindsay adds…

Biden Pardons Son Hunter Despite Previous Pledges Not To

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members. The Democratic president had previously said he would not pardon his…

Vikings Win 5th Straight, Rallying Past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold’s TD Pass with 1:13 Left

The Vikings rallied from 13 points down to beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-22 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold’s second touchdown pass of the second half went to Aaron Jones for Minnesota’s first lead with 1:13 left, and the Vikings rallied from 13 points down to beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-22 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory. Darnold went 21 for 31 for 235 yards while being sacked five times by the blitz-heavy…

Brosmer’s Three Touchdowns Lead Minnesota to Road Win Against Wisconsin

Max Brosmer passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another to help Minnesota beat Wisconsin 24-7 on Friday.

MADISON, Wis.- Max Brosmer passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another to help Minnesota beat Wisconsin 24-7 on Friday. Wide receiver Daniel Jackson had six receptions for 68 yards and a TD catch for the Gophers (7-5, 5-4 Big Ten), who took back possession of Paul Bunyan’s Axe. Darius Taylor had 32 rushes for 134 yards for Minnesota. Friday’s game was the 134th…

Love Connects with Reed on 2 TDs as Packers Use Fast Start to Beat Dolphins 30-17

Green Bay (9-3) has won three straight and seven of its last eight.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes to Jayden Reed and the Green Bay Packers capitalized on a fast start to beat Miami 30-17 and snap the Dolphins’ three-game winning streak Thursday night. Green Bay (9-3) has won three straight and seven of its last eight. Miami (5-7) continued its recent history of struggling in cold…

Daniel Jones is Signing with the Vikings After his Release from the Giants, AP Source Says

Jones will join Minnesota’s practice squad less than a week after the Giants released the former No. 6 overall draft pick.

Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Jones will join Minnesota’s practice squad less than a week after the Giants released the former No. 6 overall draft pick, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because…

Vikings Place LB Ivan Pace on Injured Reserve and Sign LB Jamin Davis off Packers Practice Squad

The 25-year-old Davis has 282 tackles, seven sacks, one interception, two forced fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles in his NFL career.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. has been placed on injured reserve after hurting his hamstring Sunday in a 30-27 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears. The move announced Tuesday means that Pace must miss at least the Vikings next four games. The Vikings also activated outside linebacker Gabriel Murphy from injured reserve and signed linebacker…

Tim Walz Accepts Turkey Presentation As He Eases Back Into His Duties As Minnesota’s Governor

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — As feathers flew, Tim Walz accepted the symbolic presentation of a turkey Tuesday as he eases back into his duties as Minnesota’s governor following the Harris-Walz ticket’s defeat in the presidential election. Unlike the Minnesota-grown turkeys that President Joe Biden pardoned at the White House on Monday, Walz didn’t pardon this turkey, he said, “because in Minnesota we know…

Is Outlook Down? Thousands Of Microsoft 365 Users Report Outage Issues

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of Microsoft 365 customers worldwide reported having issues with services like Outlook and Teams on Monday. In social media posts and comments on platforms like outage tracker Downdetector, some impacted said that they were having trouble seeing their emails, loading calendars or opening other Microsoft 365 applications such as Powerpoint. Microsoft acknowledged “an issue impacting users…

Josh Jacobs Runs for 3 TDs as Packers Roll Past Short-Handed 49ers 38-10

Josh Jacobs rushed for 106 yards and matched a career high with three touchdowns for the Packers.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers earned a measure of revenge against the team that ended their season last year. It hardly mattered to them that the San Francisco 49ers squad they beat 38-10 on Sunday bore only a passing resemblance to the group that beat the Packers in last season’s NFC divisional playoffs. Josh Jacobs rushed…

Sam Darnold Leads Game-Winning Drive in OT and Vikings Beat Bears 30-27 After Blowing Late Lead

Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to set up Parker Romo's game-ending 29-yard field goal.

CHICAGO (AP) — Sam Darnold figured the Vikings would recover the Bears’ onside kick near the end of regulation and he would only need to kneel. Though things got a little more complicated, he’ll take this result. Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to set up Parker Romo’s game-ending 29-yard field goal, and Minnesota outlasted Chicago…

Joe Biden Begins Final White House Holiday Season With Turkey Pardons For ‘Peach’ And ‘Blossom’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden kicked off his final holiday season at the White House on Monday by issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table to live out their days in southern Minnesota. The 82-year-old president welcomed 2,500 guests to the South Lawn under sunny skies as he cracked jokes about the fates of “Peach”…

At Least 15 People Are Sick In Minnesota From Ground Beef Tied To E. Coli Recall

MINNESOTA — At least 15 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef, federal health officials said. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat this week after Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive…

Gaetz Withdraws As Trump’s Pick For Attorney General, Averting Confirmation Battle In The Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. The announcement averts what was shaping up to be a pitched confirmation fight that would have tested how far Senate Republicans were willing to go…

Eli Manning, Antonio Gates and Jared Allen Headline the 25 Semifinalists for Football Hall of Fame

Allen was a four-time All-Pro who finished his career with 136 sacks, including a league-leading 22 in 2011 for Minnesota.

Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, prolific tight end Antonio Gates and dominant pass rusher Jared Allen are among the 25 modern-era candidates for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. The Hall announced the semifinalists on Wednesday after the selection committee cut down a list of 50 nominees made by a newly created screening committee. The list includes…

Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt Wins AL Manager of the Year, Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy Takes Home NL honor

Murphy, 65, led the Brewers to an NL Central title, a 93-69 record and is the franchise's first manager to earn the award since it was introduced in 1983.

Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy won National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday after a stellar debut season with the Brewers, while Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt took the AL honors honor after leading the Guardians to 92 wins and a division title in his first year as a skipper at any level. Murphy, 65, led the Brewers to an NL Central title,…

Julius Randle’s Winning 3-Pointer Against Suns Caps Season-High 35-Point Performance

Randle’s 35 points were the most he’s scored since joining the Wolves in a deal that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks and also brought Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As soon as it left his hands, Julius Randle knew his winning 3-pointer was going in. Randle got the ball with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns tied at 117 and 2.1 seconds to play. Minnesota, which battled back from 16 points down, advanced the ball down the court with a timeout to set up one final shot on an inbounds play. With…

Sam Darnold Leads Vikings to 3rd Straight Win, Beating Titans 23-13

Darnold threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score and the Vikings beat the Tennessee Titans 23-13 Sunday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Darnold lost a fumble on the Minnesota Vikings’ third offensive play. He more than made up for that turnover for the rest of the game. Darnold threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score and the Vikings beat the Tennessee Titans 23-13 Sunday. The Vikings quarterback had been picked off five times over…

Jordan Love Runs for Go-Ahead TD and Packers Beat Bears on Karl Brooks’ FG Block at Buzzer

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers made just enough plays to squeeze out yet another win over the Chicago Bears.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers made just enough plays to squeeze out yet another win over the Chicago Bears. This time, it took a late touchdown and a blocked field goal. Love ran for a go-ahead score in the closing minutes, and Green Bay hung on to beat Chicago 20-19 on Sunday when Karl Brooks blocked Cairo…

Spirit Airlines Files For Bankruptcy As Financial Losses Pile Up And Debt Payments Loom

(AP) — Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel, stiffer competition from bigger carriers, and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue. Spirit, the biggest U.S. budget airline, filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition after working out terms…

WI Agency Issues First Round Of Permits For Enbridge Line 5 Reroute Around Reservation

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Enbridge’s contentious plan to reroute an aging pipeline around a northern Wisconsin tribal reservation moved closer to reality Thursday after the company won its first permits from state regulators. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials announced they have issued construction permits for the Line 5 reroute around the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s reservation….

Trump Expected To Choose Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Health Secretary, AP Sources Say

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr to serve as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, according to two people familiar with the discussions who spoke on condition of anonymity. HHS is a massive Cabinet agency that oversees everything from drug, vaccine and food safety to medical…

Vikings Rookie McCarthy had Injection to Alleviate Knee Swelling

McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft, tore his meniscus during the first exhibition game on Aug. 10 and had season-ending surgery.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had an injection in his right knee earlier this week to alleviate swelling that arose during his rehabilitation program, coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday. McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft, tore his meniscus during the first exhibition game on Aug. 10 and had season-ending surgery. “We just wanted…

Trump to Nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be Attorney General

Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general, putting a loyalist in the role of the nation’s top prosecutor. In selecting the congressman, Trump passed over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned as being…

Investigators Believe Wisconsin Kayaker Faked His Own Death Before Fleeing To Eastern Europe

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man apparently faked his own drowning this summer so he could abandon his family and flee to eastern Europe, investigators say. Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podell said in a news release Friday that the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office informed his agency on Aug. 12 that Ryan Borgwardt of Watertown had gone missing after…

Twins Initiate Front Office Transition with Falvey to President, Zoll to GM, St. Peter to Adviser

The transition will take place in the first quarter of 2025, as approved by owners Jim Pohlad and Joe Pohlad.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to general manager as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St. Peter’s move into a strategic adviser role. The Twins announced their executive leadership changes on Tuesday. The transition will take place in…

Judge Delays Ruling On Whether To Scrap Trump’s Conviction In Hush Money Case

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Tuesday put off a key ruling in President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case as his lawyers argued for dismissing it so he can run the country. New York Judge Juan M. Merchan had been set to rule Tuesday on their earlier request to throw out Trump’s historic conviction for a different reason — because of a U.S. Supreme…

‘I Got My Life Back,’ Veterans With PTSD Making Progress Thanks To Service Dog Program

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — After working at a crowded and dangerous internment camp in Iraq, Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O’Brien brought home with her anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. A bouncy labradoodle and a Kansas City-area program helped her get back on her feet. Dogs 4 Valor, operated through the Olathe, Kansas-based organization called The Battle Within, helps retired…

Stingy Vikings Hold the Clawless Jaguars to 143 Yards in a 12-7 Victory and Improve to 7-2

The Vikings overcame Sam Darnold's three interceptions to beat the Jaguars 12-7 on Sunday in a mostly purple-clad stadium.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The only remotely close part of this matchup was the final score. Minnesota’s stingy defense held Jacksonville to 143 yards — the fewest in coach Doug Pederson’s three seasons — and the Vikings overcame Sam Darnold’s three interceptions to beat the Jaguars 12-7 on Sunday in a mostly purple-clad stadium. “Those are the types of games…

Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin Pledges To Work With Trump And Calls For Less Division

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin pledged during her reelection victory speech Thursday to work with President-elect Donald Trump when possible, but she also vowed to fight him to protect the national health care law and abortion rights. Baldwin narrowly won reelection to a third term over Republican businessman Eric Hovde, who was endorsed by Trump….

Steelers Add Depth at the Trade Deadline, Acquiring WR Mike Williams and Packers LB Preston Smith

Smith has seen a dip in playing time in his 10th season after the Packers switched to a 4-3 defense.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers might be in first place in the AFC North. They’re hardly coasting. Pittsburgh added wide receiver Mike Williams and outside linebacker Preston Smith at the trade deadline on Tuesday, giving the club veteran depth at two positions of need as the stretch run looms. The Steelers sent a fifth-round pick to the New York Jets for…

Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Baldwin Wins Reelection By Defeating A Trump-Backed Opponent

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin won a third term, delivering a victory for Democrats in the swing state that President-elect Donald Trump carried on Tuesday. Baldwin defeated Republican challenger Eric Hovde, a bank owner and real estate investor endorsed by Trump. Hovde has not conceded the race, which was within the 1-percentage point margin that would allow…

Democrats Hoped Harris Would Rescue Them, On Wednesday, She Called Trump To Concede

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to concede the election and congratulate him on his victory, according to a senior adviser to the vice president. The aide, who declined to be identified discussing a private conversation, said Harris talked about the need for a peaceful transfer of power. Harris, once viewed as a potential savior for the Democratic Party…

Vikings Make Specialist Switches as Kicker Reichard, Long Snapper DePaola Land on Injured Reserve

The Vikings were planning to sign kicker John Parker Romo and long snapper Jake McQuaide as their replacements.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings placed rookie kicker Will Reichard and All-Pro long snapper Andrew DePaola on injured reserve on Tuesday, forcing a midseason switch at two vital positions for at least the next four games. The Vikings were planning to sign kicker John Parker Romo and long snapper Jake McQuaide as their replacements, according to a person…

Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority

Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.

  WASHINGTON, D.C.– Republicans reclaimed control of the Senate, picking up seats in West Virginia and Ohio. Top House races are focused in New York and California, where Democrats are trying to claw back some of the 10 or so seats where Republicans have made surprising gains in recent years. With their victories, several candidates are set to be firsts….

Darnold Throws 3 TD Passes in 2nd Half as Vikings Overcome 3 Turnovers to Beat Flacco, Colts 21-13

Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three second-half touchdown passes.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Wherever this strong start to the season winds up leading the Minnesota Vikings, it’s clear that belief and resilience will be responsible for a significant measure of their success. Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three second-half touchdown passes, and the Minnesota defense made Indianapolis quarterback Joe Flacco’s return to the starting role…

Kerby Joseph’s Pick-6 Helps Lions Beat Packers 24-14 and Take Command of NFC North

The Packers (6-3) outgained the Lions 411 yards to 261 but wasted several opportunities.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — In their first outdoor game of the season, the Detroit Lions showed they could thrive even in lousy conditions as they took command of the NFC North. Kerby Joseph scored on a 27-yard interception return, and the Lions converted two fourth downs into touchdowns as they continued one of the best starts in franchise history…

Minnesota Rallies to Defeat No. 24 Illinois 25-17 for the Golden Gophers’ 4th Straight Win

The Gophers haven’t lost since they were defeated by Michigan on Sept. 28.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Max Brosmer threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Geers and Dragan Kesich kicked his fourth field goal of the game in the final five minutes, rallying Minnesota to a 25-17 victory over No. 24 Illinois on Saturday. It was the fourth consecutive win for Minnesota (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten), while Illinois (6-3, 3-3) dropped its…

Alex Kirilloff Retires From Baseball at 26 After an Injury-Ravaged Career with the Twins

Kirilloff was limited to 57 games this season because of a lower back injury, batting .201 with five home runs, 20 RBIs and a .653 OPS.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff announced his retirement on Thursday at age 26, after a series of injuries kept the 2016 first-round draft pick from fulfilling his potential. Kirilloff was limited to 57 games this season because of a lower back injury, batting .201 with five home runs, 20 RBIs and a .653 OPS. He last played on June…

Vikings Agree to Acquire Left Tackle Cam Robinson in Trade with Jaguars, per AP Source

Robinson has spent his entire career with the Jaguars since being drafted in the second round in 2017 out of Alabama

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to acquire eight-year veteran left tackle Cam Robinson from the Jacksonville Jaguars, a person with knowledge of the trade confirmed Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending completion of a physical exam and not yet finalized. The Vikings agreed to send the…

Jordan Love’s Strained Groin Leaves his Status Uncertain for Packers’ Showdown with Lions

Love left the Packers’ 30-27 victory at Jacksonville on Sunday in the third quarter with a groin issue.

Jordan Love’s status is up in the air heading into the Green Bay Packers’ showdown with the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions, a matchup between the NFC’s two hottest teams. Love left the Packers’ 30-27 victory at Jacksonville on Sunday in the third quarter with a groin issue. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that the quarterback…

With Love Watching From the Sideline, the Packers Beat the Jaguars 30-27 for 4th Straight Win

Josh Jacobs ran for 127 yards and two touchdowns for Green Bay, including a 38-yard run.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers might have to play without quarterback Jordan Love again. This time, it could be longer. Love injured his left groin on the opening possession against Jacksonville, left the game for good in the third quarter and then had a front-row seat as backup Malik Willis rallied the Packers to a 30-27 victory….

Max Brosmer Throws Season-High 4 TD Passes as Minnesota Routs Maryland 48-23 to Win Third Straight

Koi Perich added his third interception in the past two games, upping his conference-best total to five.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Brosmer threw two of his season-high four touchdown passes early, Justin Walley added a pick-six and Minnesota scored three first-quarter touchdowns and easily beat Maryland 48-23 Saturday. Winners of three straight, the Gophers (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) got nine catches for 117 yards and two scores from Daniel Jackson. Elijah Spencer added a couple touchdown receptions…

Hundreds Of Ballots Are Destroyed After Fires Are Set In Ballot Drop Boxes In Oregon And Washington

SEATTLE (AP) — Authorities were investigating Monday after early morning fires were set in ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and in nearby Vancouver, Washington, where hundreds of ballots were destroyed. The Portland Police Bureau reported that officers and firefighters responded to a fire in one ballot drop box at about 3:30 a.m. and determined an incendiary device had been…

Vikings Lose Standout Left Tackle Christian Darrisaw for the Rest of the Season with Knee Injury

Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Friday that Darrisaw tore his ACL and MCL during Thursday night's loss at the Los Angeles Rams.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw will have season-ending surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee, a devastating development for a team that was undefeated a week ago but has since endured a series of setbacks. Coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Friday that Darrisaw tore his ACL and MCL during Thursday night’s loss at the Los…

With Kupp and Nacua Back From Injury, Stafford Throws 4 TD Passes in Rams’ 30-20 Win Over Vikings

Justin Jefferson had eight receptions for 115 yards, while Josh Oliver and Trent Sherfield caught TD passes from Darnold.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have missed most of the season due to injury, and the Los Angeles Rams’ dismal record reflected it. When both star receivers came back for the same prime-time showcase, they provided exactly what Matthew Stafford and the Rams have been missing all year — and it was something the Minnesota Vikings…

New York Liberty Win First WNBA Championship, Beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT

Minnesota didn’t score in OT until Kayla McBride hit two free throws with 1:51 left.

NEW YORK (AP) — As confetti fell and Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” blared through the arena, the New York Liberty celebrated the end of a long odyssey. The team that always fell short, starting from their days in Madison Square Garden, through detours to Radio City Music Hall and Westchester County Center, finally found their way to the…

Brandon McManus’ Field Goal on the Final Play Gives Packers a 24-22 Victory Over Texans

Packers: Visit the Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Brandon McManus insisted he hadn’t planned to do a “Lambeau leap” if he made a winning field goal in his Green Bay Packers debut. But when he kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired to give Green Bay a 24-22 victory over Houston on Sunday, McManus couldn’t help himself. He jumped into the corner of the end-zone stands…

Lions Top Previously Unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on Late FG to Cap NFC North Thriller

Vikings: Play at the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Detroit Lions became division champions for the first time in 30 years late last season with a clinching win at Minnesota. They departed this time with another memorable and resilient performance — plus a big boost in their pursuit of another NFC North title. Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left in the Lions ‘ 31-29…

Lynx Force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton’s Free Throws to Beat Liberty 82-80

The teams will meet Sunday night in New York in the first Game 5 of the Finals since 2019, when Washington topped Connecticut.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80 on Friday night. The teams will meet Sunday night in New York in the first Game 5 of the Finals since 2019, when Washington topped Connecticut. Kayla McBride…