Minneapolis/St. Paul Sports Rumors & News

Gophers coach Richard Pitino said junior center Elliott Eliason would likely retain his starting spot Tuesday against South Dakota State, especially since he's recovered from an ankle injury that limited him in the last game. But Pitino still left the window open for junior Mo Walker to win the job. Walker, who is a better offensive presence, had a career-bes... Read more..

Team already has signed two starting pitchers this offseason.

The Minneapolis City Council's Zoning and Planning Committee voted Monday to allow the demolition of the Star Tribune's downtown headquarters to move forward.

By Chris Tomasson ctomasson@pioneerpress.com Adrian Peterson is running down a road that will take him to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Whether he brings anyone along from the current Vikings remains to be seen. But defensive end Brian Robison believes he will. Robison recently said defensive tackle and Kevin Williams and defensive end Jared Allen are both a “lock’’ to make to Canton, Ohio. Locks? No. But both surely have decent shots. Both players are free agents after the season. If they best want to position themselves for the hall of fame, they would be wise to... Read more..

The initial exams revealed no serious damage, but his status for Sunday’s game remains unclear.

University of Minnesota redshirt freshman center Amanda Zahui B. was named the Big Ten women's player and freshman of the week for the second time this season, the conference announced Monday.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Twins Double-A third baseman Miguel Sano, rated the No. 3 overall prospect in the minor leagues, is scheduled to have his ailing right (throwing) elbow re-evaluated later this month in the Twin Cities.

MORRISTOWN, N.J. -- A New Jersey appeals court has refused to hear arguments by Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf that his family's net worth should be kept private.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Should the Twins offer right-handed pitcher Bronson Arroyo a three-year deal to make him the third piece of their rotation overhaul?

There's no superstar treatment when it comes to how first-year Gophers coach Richard Pitino handles his best player. He gets chewed out or benched just like anyone else.

Minnesota Wild defenseman Nate Prosser planned to wear a kitchen apron Monday night as he served guests at the team's Wild About Children benefit for Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.

The Twins General Manager is looking for starting pitching and offense this week at the winter meetings.

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson talked about the injury to his foot on Monday at Winter Park.

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said he received a call from the NFL about the officiating in Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens.

The NBA fined Timberwolves forward Corey Brewer $5,000 on Monday for a flop violation.