Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves’ 103-101 loss to a Bucks team that was missing its two best players. Sure, Minnesota is also shorthanded. But this was a loss they couldn’t afford, and it came on a night where Anthony Edwards shot a dreadful 10 for 33. 9:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins… Continue reading A bad loss for Wolves; an apology for ex-Vikings coordinator Ed Donatell?
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Bison Go Cold in Loss to Jackrabbits, 72-62
Story Links Next Game: at St. Thomas 2/2/2025 | 3 p.m. CBS Sports Network 107.9 The Fox Feb. 02 (Sun) / 3 p.m. at St. Thomas FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State men’s basketball team built an early 13-point… Continue reading Bison Go Cold in Loss to Jackrabbits, 72-62
“Until The Rams D-Line Shows Up”: Vikings Fans Highlight Wild Card Loss as Sam Darnold Impresses in Pro Bowl Games
The NFL Pro Bowl games began Thursday evening on ESPN. Things kicked off with the “Passing the Test” competition between each conference’s respective quarterbacks. The NFC claimed victory in the event with 44 points from Jared Goff. His division rival, Sam Darnold, poured in 39 points for second place. Darnold flexed his muscles by drilling… Continue reading “Until The Rams D-Line Shows Up”: Vikings Fans Highlight Wild Card Loss as Sam Darnold Impresses in Pro Bowl Games
Lions Getting Credit After Vikings Suffer Blowout Playoff Loss
Getty Jahmyr Gibbs runs for a touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings. The Detroit Lions went into Week 18 facing some big stakes, needing to beat the 14-win Minnesota Vikings to earn their second straight NFC North title. The Lions ended up winning in comfortable fashion, dominating their division rival on both sides of the ball… Continue reading Lions Getting Credit After Vikings Suffer Blowout Playoff Loss
Vikings loss another disappointment for beleaguered fan base
A mere 4,650 miles distant from Toronto, in Honolulu, my oldest son, Jim — a retired lieutenant colonel from the USMC — waited until game’s end to make his concession. I recall viewing the Vikings’ second Super Bowl loss (a 24-7 mismatch vs. Miami on Jan. 13, 1974) and Jim suffering greatly in comparison to… Continue reading Vikings loss another disappointment for beleaguered fan base
7-round mock draft for the Vikings following Rams loss
The Minnesota Vikings’ season will end disappointingly after a loss to the Los Angeles Rams that saw them never really be in the game from the first whistle. The team had its areas where they simply were overmatched by the Rams and it gives the team a lot to think about heading into the offseason.… Continue reading 7-round mock draft for the Vikings following Rams loss
Why Eagles’ Jordan Mailata was ticked off at Vikings during their playoff loss to Rams
PHILADELPHIA — You want to get ready for Eagles versus Rams? Listen to Jordan Mailata. He’ll get you in the mood for the NFC Divisional game scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. “It’s going to be mano a mano,” the Eagles left tackle said after practice Wednesday. “It’s going to be good… Continue reading Why Eagles’ Jordan Mailata was ticked off at Vikings during their playoff loss to Rams
How we ignored the evidence before the Vikings’ playoff loss
In recent years, I’ve become more clear-eyed and honest when trying to predict the playoff fates of our local teams. Sometimes it yields pleasant surprises, as when the Wolves advanced to the Western Conference finals a year ago, but more than anything it guards against overestimation. The last two Vikings’ playoff entrants before this year,… Continue reading How we ignored the evidence before the Vikings’ playoff loss
Vikings’ Jalen Nailor: Productive in loss to Detroit
Nailor secured three of four targets for 53 yards during Sunday’s 31-9 loss at Detroit. Nailor stepped up his production during Minnesota’s final two regular-season games, a span in which he combined for an 8-134-1 receiving line on nine targets. The 2022 sixth-round pick also had a hot start to the season, but from Week… Continue reading Vikings’ Jalen Nailor: Productive in loss to Detroit
Vikings’ Star’s Partners Share Horror Experience at Ford Field in Loss to Dan Campbell’s Lions
It was the season finale between the divisional rivals fighting for the top spot in the conference. Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions! Not only the players but even the fans were pumped up. The Vikes wanted revenge at Ford Field while the home team needed a victory to finish with 1st seed in the NFC.… Continue reading Vikings’ Star’s Partners Share Horror Experience at Ford Field in Loss to Dan Campbell’s Lions