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PFT’s Week 18 2024 NFL game previews, led by Vikings-Lions

Two hundred and fifty-six down. Sixteen to go. And while most of the postseason field has been decided, five teams are alive for two remaining spots in the playoffs. More importantly, three division titles are still up for grabs — including the Sunday night showdown for the NFC North and the top seed in the… Continue reading PFT’s Week 18 2024 NFL game previews, led by Vikings-Lions

Closing Out 2024 | Gopher Men's Basketball vs. Morgan State Cinematic Recap

Take a behind the scenes look at Gopher Men’s Basketball’s 90-68 win over Morgan State. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

NFL Power Rankings Week 18 of 2024 Season

No. 4 (no change): NFL Staff, Bleacher Report The Minnesota Vikings just keep on stacking wins. And now, after downing the Green Bay Packers in a game that wasn’t as close as the score for much of the afternoon, Minnesota is one Week 18 win away from something that would have seemed laughable back in… Continue reading NFL Power Rankings Week 18 of 2024 Season

Where do the 2024 Vikings rank among MN sports surprises?

OK, they were upset by the K.C. Chiefs in the Super Bowl, but anyone claiming they saw that regular season coming in August is fibbing. North Stars owner Norm Green gets a high five from a fan after the team’s 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 of the Norris Division finals… Continue reading Where do the 2024 Vikings rank among MN sports surprises?

Sam Darnold Among 2024 MVP Candidates

Well, then, it would be an error to overlook the scope of his impact. Krawczynski wrote the following in this article: During the Vikings nine-game winning streak, Darnold has completed 68 percent of his passes for 2,543 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions. If you narrow the focus to just the last seven games,… Continue reading Sam Darnold Among 2024 MVP Candidates

2024 review for Vikings, Lynx, Timberwolves and Minnesota sports

Suni Lee of St. Paul celebrates with teammates after being introduced as a member of the USA Olympic team during the U.S. Gymnastics Trials at Target Center in June. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune) 5. Suni Lee, fellow Minnesotans dominate Olympics Twins pitcher Scott Blewett, the losing pitcher of record, wiped his brow in the… Continue reading 2024 review for Vikings, Lynx, Timberwolves and Minnesota sports

2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Commanders clinch playoff berth; Vikings, Lions to play for No. 1 seed

The NFC playoff picture is starting to become clearer as Week 17 nears its end. The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will play for the No. 1 seed next week, while the Philadelphia Eagles wrapped up the NFC East and the No. 2 seed with their win on Sunday.  The Los Angeles Rams clinched the… Continue reading 2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Commanders clinch playoff berth; Vikings, Lions to play for No. 1 seed