Sports

Vikings cool to proposed stadium plan
The Minnesota Vikings are brushing off proposed new options for overhauling the Metrodome, which were unveiled today by the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission.
Gophers prepared for strong competition at NCAA volleyball tourney
The University of Minnesota Gopher women's volleyball team is in Tampa Thursday for the NCAA Final Four. The Gophers, who were seeded 11th in the tournament, take on the number two seed Texas.
Heads up: is there a hidden concussion problem among athletes?
Under pressure, the NFL changed its policy on when players may return to games after suffering concussions. But some are concerned that the culture of playing through concussions in the NFL remains, and has filtered down to colleges and high schools. And football isn't the only sport seeing an increase in head injuries.
Tiger Woods to take 'indefinite' leave from golf
Tiger Woods said Friday he is taking an indefinite leave from golf to work on saving his marriage, using the word "infidelity" for the first time in a statement posted on his Web site.
Cardinals dominate Vikings, 30-17
Kurt Warner threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns and Arizona's defense stifled Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings in a stunningly one-sided 30-17 victory for the Cardinals Sunday night.
December playoff game a first for St. Thomas football
University of Saint Thomas football team has made it further in the playoffs than any St. Thomas team has before. All Things Considered talked with Coach Glenn Caruso as he and the team arrived in Oregon to talk about the game.
Vikings fans rally for new stadium
A few dozen Minnesota Vikings fans gathered on the steps of the State Capitol Thursday to show their support for the team and a new stadium.