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Vikings bring in Javon Hargrave to further bolster defensive front, bring back safety Harrison Smith
The Minnesota Vikings made another major move on their interior defensive redesign by agreeing to terms on a contract with two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Javon Hargrave. 
Gophers fire men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after four seasons with U of M
Gophers Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced early Thursday that he fired men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson after Minnesota lost to Northwestern in Wednesday’s Big Ten Tournament opener.
Martinelli scores 28 and Northwestern beats Minnesota 72-64 to begin the Big Ten tourney
 Nick Martinelli scored 28 points to help No. 13 seed Northwestern beat No. 12 seed Minnesota 72-64 to begin the Big Ten Tournament. Northwestern earned its first conference tournament win since 2022 for a chance to play No. 5 Wisconsin in the second round. 
Vikings agree to terms with veteran DT Jonathan Allen, 2-time Pro Bowl pick cut by Commanders
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a contract with former Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to bulk up the backbone of their front with a two-time Pro Bowl pick who was released last week for salary cap savings. 
Former NFL offensive lineman turned broadcaster Craig Wolfley dies at 66
Craig Wolfley, a former NFL offensive lineman whose 12-year career included playing for Chuck Noll in Pittsburgh and for Minnesota before becoming a fixture on the Steelers radio broadcast team, has died. He was 66.
Vikings agree to deals with C Ryan Kelly, CB Isaiah Rodgers and bring back CB Byron Murphy
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with center Ryan Kelly and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. The agreements were confirmed to The Associated Press by people with knowledge of the deals on condition of anonymity because they can't be finalized until the signing period begins Wednesday.