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Pirates manager Derek Shelton walks to the dugout before a game against the Guardians on April 18, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

Minnesota Twins hire former coach and ex-Pittsburgh Pirates skipper Derek Shelton as manager

October 29, 2025 at 8:31 p.m.

The Minnesota Twins have picked former bench coach Derek Shelton as their new manager. Shelton was Pittsburgh Pirates manager for five-plus years before he was fired May 8.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz answers questions after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz to have season-ending surgery for shoulder injury

October 27, 2025 at 7:12 p.m.

The Minnesota Vikings have placed Carson Wentz on injured reserve. Wentz will have season-ending surgery on his shoulder, according to a person with knowledge of the plans.

Supporters sit in the stands during the NFL football game between Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers at Croke Park stadium in Dublin on Sept. 28, 2025.(AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

How did the Minnesota Vikings pull off a 10-day, 2-game trip to Dublin and London — an NFL first?

October 1, 2025 at 9:13 a.m.

Having played four international games over the past 12 years, the Vikings had a plan for the passports — and just about everything else.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs the ball during the second half against the Falcons on Sept. 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

J.J. McCarthy’s sprained ankle will keep the QB out for the Minnesota Vikings’ next game

September 15, 2025 at 2:23 p.m.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the next game with a sprained ankle, coach Kevin O’Connell said on Monday.

Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus (54) sacks Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy during the first half Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

J.J. McCarthy is sacked 6 times and commits 3 turnovers in Minnesota Vikings’ 22-6 loss to Atlanta Falcons

September 14, 2025 at 11:04 p.m.

The Atlanta Falcons smothered J.J. McCarthy for six sacks and three turnovers in a 22-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.

Minnesota defensive back Koi Perich poses on July 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Travis Hunter, meet Koi Perich. The Minnesota sophomore might be football’s next multi-position star.

August 28, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Koi Perich was once a sports-loving kid in northern Minnesota who grew determined at a young age to suit up for the home-state football team he so passionately supported.

Minnesota coach P. J. Fleck watches as his team played against Purdue during the second half in West Lafayette, Ind., on Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Big Ten football: Minnesota’s trend-bucking embrace of the pass will be tested with new QB Drake Lindsey

August 28, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

How quickly can Drake Lindsey develop and how committed will Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck and offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Greg Harbaugh Jr. remain to the passing attack?

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) runs the ball during a joint NFL football practice with the Houston Texans Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Minnesota Vikings bring back 13-year veteran Adam Thielen for WR depth

August 27, 2025 at 9:51 a.m.

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired 13-year veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen, who has the third-most catches in franchise history, in a trade with the Carolina Panthers.

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli watches against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning on Aug. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Minnesota Twins owners opt to halt the sale and keep the club in the family, adding new investors instead

August 13, 2025 at 11:10 a.m.

The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale, executive chair Joe Pohlad announced Wednesday on behalf of his family.

Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison takes part in drills during training camp on July 23, 2025, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

NFL suspends Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison for 3 games over DUI case

August 6, 2025 at 8:12 a.m.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was suspended for three games by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy for a drunken driving case last year.

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