Michael Rand

Labels are never 100% accurate and methodology for answering such questions is often sketchy. But regular-season success followed by postseason disappointment adds up to a debate topic.

Mock drafts in each of the last two days have the Vikings taking Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker No. 23 overall. Here's why Hooker is a fascinating — and polarizing — potential pick.

In case you thought you had seen it all during the Wild's eventful 8-5 victory over St. Louis, new audio and video on Thursday brought the near battle-of-the-goalies to a higher level.

Even if Tuesday's bankruptcy filing wasn't a surprise, it underscores just how much change is on the horizon for local sports TV broadcasts.

The Vikings cut receiver Adam Thielen on Friday, ending a 10-year run and an amazing success story. The data suggests it was the right thing to do.

The Jets met with Rodgers earlier this week, and there is reportedly growing optimism that a trade with the Packers will happen. And there's something that will sound familiar about this to Vikings fans.

In a twist on their relationship, the determination about Kirk Cousins' future with the Vikings might evolve into a more level playing field in which both sides have leverage in negotiations.

If the Wild and Timberwolves sustain their current momentum into the postseason, they have a chance at deep playoff runs based on the lack of elite teams in the Western Conferences of the NHL and NBA.

Their recent results and clear offensive deficiencies gave general manager Bill Guerin a clear directive, which he followed through on Tuesday. Next question: Are there more deals to come?