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Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears
Aaron Jones and Cam Akers had touchdown runs in the second half to complement a smothering performance by the Minnesota defense, and the Vikings moved into a tie for first place in the NFC North by beating the Chicago Bears 30-12 for their seventh consecutive victory. 
Vikings secure playoff spot after Packers win Sunday, passing attack is as potent as ever
The Minnesota Vikings put Jordan Addison to work when the Chicago Bears were busy keeping Justin Jefferson quiet last month. The Bears will face another test in their rematch in Minnesota on Monday night. The Vikings are 11-2 and on a six-game winning streak. The Bears are 4-9 with seven consecutive losses.
Kirill Kaprizov scores twice to lead the Wild past the Flyers 4-1
Kirill Kaprizov scored twice to reach 20 goals for the season as the Minnesota Wild beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1. Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi also scored, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 20 of 21 shots he faced as the Wild — at least temporarily — took the league lead in points with 44.
UK hockey team retires Adam Johnson's No. 47 to honor Minnesotan who died after neck cut
Adam Johnson made as big an impression off the ice as he did on it for the Nottingham Panthers. The U.K. hockey team officially retired Johnson’s No. 47 jersey on Saturday in tribute to the Minnesotan who died after his neck was cut by an opponent’s skate.
Former Viking Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, 6-hour surgery
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss says he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery. In an appearance on Instagram Live on Friday, Moss introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his “prayer warriors” for their support.