Morning Edition: Sports

January 26, 2018 9:56 AM

Is there any good news for Minnesota sports fans?

Adding to the Vikings disappointment, Minnesota's Timberwolves and Wild both lost to elite teams Thursday night. Even the Gopher men's basketball has hit the skids after being considered one of the stronger teams in the Big Ten.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 22, 2018 10:09 AM

No Super Bowl but still a good season for the Vikes

The Minnesota Vikings' Super Bowl hopes were dashed Sunday night at the NFC championship game in Philadelphia, where they lost to the Eagles.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 19, 2018 2:07 PM

Listen: What to expect in Sunday's big Vikings-Eagles game

Sunday's game against the Eagles could be all over the map for the Vikings who have proven they can still surprise their fans.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 15, 2018 9:31 AM

Vikings just one game away from Super Bowl

On Sunday, they beat the Saints in a game that will be remembered as one of the greatest finishes in NFL history.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 12, 2018 8:56 AM

Vikings and fans ready for today's playoff game

If the Vikings win Sunday's game and the following week, they will earn a berth in the Super Bowl in their home stadium.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 5, 2018 10:16 AM

Could the Timberwolves compete for a championship?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on pace to win nearly 50 games and secure a spot in the playoffs for the first time in 13 years.

by Jim Bickal

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December 29, 2017 9:05 AM

Vikings expected to easily secure bye in playoffs

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke to Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker about the Minnesota Vikings and whether they could make it to the Super Bowl.

by Phil Picardi

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December 17, 2017 4:01 PM

Vikings cruise past Bengals 34-7 to clinch NFC North

The game went so smoothly that Teddy Bridgewater even made his grand entrance, his first live action in 16 months since a massive knee injury.

by Associated Press

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December 1, 2017 10:02 AM

Why are Minnesota sports fans so pessimistic?

Why so glum? The Lynx captured their fourth WNBA championship in seven years. The Twins made the playoffs after finishing last a season ago. The Timberwolves are on track to be a playoff team for the first time in many years. The Vikings are in first place. And the University of Minnesota men's basketball team is nationally-ranked.

by Cathy Wurzer

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November 22, 2017 8:56 AM

Vikes in good position to make playoffs

If the Vikings win Thursday against Detroit, it puts them in a very strong position to make the playoffs.

by MPR News Staff

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