Month: February 2025

Live updates from New Orleans

Head coach Kevin O’Connell is considered the favorite for Coach of the Year, while quarterback Sam Darnold is up for Comeback Player of the Year, defensive coordinator Brian Flores is a finalist for Assistant Coach of the Year and fullback C.J. Ham is the Vikings’ nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.… Continue reading Live updates from New Orleans

Minnesota Timberwolves Attempted Blockbuster Trade for Kevin Durant at Deadline

Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images The Minnesota Timberwolves, with a 28-23 record and battling for a top 5 Western Conference spot, are managing several injuries. With the trade deadline today, there was speculation about potential roster moves. With Julius Randle sidelined for weeks and his performance this season, a major trade seemed unlikely. As the 2… Continue reading Minnesota Timberwolves Attempted Blockbuster Trade for Kevin Durant at Deadline

Vikings free agents: Sam Darnold and 9 other important players set to hit the market

It’s an understatement to say the Minnesota Vikings roster could look very different next season. The team has 23 players set to become free agents. Ten of them played more than 50 percent of the snaps in 2024. Once the Vikings brass irons out its plans at quarterback, its attention will turn to filling out… Continue reading Vikings free agents: Sam Darnold and 9 other important players set to hit the market

Wolves win, but NBA rivals take big swings; Vikings offense in flux

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the NBA, which continues to offer intrigue leading up to the trade deadline. The Timberwolves got a much-needed win Wednesday over the Bulls, but bigger things swirl around them. The Lakers, Warriors and Spurs all made blockbuster trades that could impact this year’s playoff race. And the arbitration to… Continue reading Wolves win, but NBA rivals take big swings; Vikings offense in flux

Who do the Minnesota Vikings want to be in 2025?

Already this week, I’ve received emails from a reader/podcast listener asking if the Vikings would consider using their franchise tag on cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. and another querying whether I’m “hearing anything about the Vikings plans for upgrading the offensive line.” Those are good and specific questions, as is the watercooler chatter about what the… Continue reading Who do the Minnesota Vikings want to be in 2025?

Coach Gordon of Gopher Hockey Gets Surprise Birthday Visit

On his 40th birthday, Coach Gordon got a special visit from an old friend – his first grade teacher (who still teaches today!) Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Gopher Basketball Visits M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital

Giving back on his cancer-free anniversary 💛 Drew Evenson, Dawson Garcia and Parker Fox helped hand out pizza and spend time with kids at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital to celebrate Drew’s one-year anniversary of being cancer free. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Vikings projected $124 million breakout star urged to leave Minnesota for Raiders

The Minnesota Vikings could have as many as 10 starters from the 2024 season hit free agency, and at the top of that list is quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold’s next contract will be one of the major dominoes to fall across the NFL over the next month. If the veteran leaves Minnesota for a rich,… Continue reading Vikings projected $124 million breakout star urged to leave Minnesota for Raiders