Anthony Barr and the changing landscape for linebackers
Only a few days into 2018 training camp, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer called an impromptu press conference. His big announcement: Trade rumors surrounding Anthony Barr were bunk. Now nobody is quite sure where…
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Zulgad: Vikings coach has team right where he wants them
The Vikings were coming off their first NFC North title in six seasons in 2016, when then-third year coach Mike Zimmer decided to play an interesting card as training camp opened. Zimmer did not talk…
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Wild bring back veteran defenseman on two-year deal
The Wild announced they have signed defenseman Brad Hunt to a two-year, $1.4 million contract. Acquired from Vegas Golden Knights last January, along with a sixth-round pick in this year’s draft, for a fifth-round selection…
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Wetmore’s 5 thoughts: Another buy-low bet, Two-Track Twins want a better bullpen?
1. The Twins are 4-5 since Byron Buxton left the lineup and landed on the Injured List. That includes two separate 2-game “losing streaks,” and added up to losing four games in five tries against the…
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Grading Minnesota’s draft
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a pair of picks, and a trade on Thursday for the 2019 NBA Draft. It was an eventful night all across the NBA, and the same could be said for Minnesota.…
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Anthony Barr and the changing landscape for linebackers
Only a few days into 2018 training camp, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer called an impromptu press conference. His big announcement: Trade rumors surrounding Anthony Barr were bunk. Now nobody is quite sure where…
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Report: Twins reach minor-league agreement with veteran reliever
The Twins turned to a former rival in an attempt to bolster their bullpen on Saturday. The team reportedly signed former Cleveland reliever Cody Allen to a minor-league contract. #MNTwins have signed Cody Allen to…
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Notes from KC: Extra-innings win, Berrios’ start, Tony Diaz on coaching third
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After a nice comeback win Friday, the Twins looked to make it two in a row against Kansas City Saturday, with Jose Berrios on the hill. Miguel Sano started the scoring…
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Notes from KC: Twins bounce back again; Wes Johnson on Perez, Littell
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Thanks to a frantic late-inning rally, the Twins once again fended off their first three-game losing streak of the season. Three nights ago, they managed to fight off a three-game skid,…
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Wild select left winger Matthew Boldy with first-round pick
The Wild used the 12th pick in the first round of the NHL draft Friday night in Vancouver on left winger Matthew Boldy of the United States National under-18 team. Boldy became the fourth player…
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Four Twins advance to final round of MLB’s All-Star voting
The Twins had four players advance to the final round of MLB’s new All-Star voting format for the July 9 game in Cleveland. First baseman C.J. Cron, shortstop Jorge Polanco, outfielder Eddie Rosario and designated…
