EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason was designated for return from injured reserve on Monday, opening his window for practicing with the team following a four-game absence because of a broken thumb. Mason suffered the fracture during the season opener on Sept. 13 against Green Bay. NFL rules...

By DAVE CAMPBELL EAGAN, Minn. - The Minnesota Vikings were trailing by one point early in the third quarter at New Orleans, facing third-and-6 from the 15-yard line and a streak of eight straight quarters without a touchdown produced by the offense. Kyler Murray then dropped in the pocket and boldly threw to the back l...

Minnesota Timberwolves Last season: 49-33, lost to San Antonio in second round of playoffs. COACH: Chris Finch (seventh season, 258-193). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 21 at Miami. DEPARTURES: F Julius Randle, F/C Naz Reid, G Mike Conley, F Kyle Anderson, F Joe Ingles. ADDITIONS: G LaMelo Ball, F Jonathan Kuminga, F Cody William...

By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings have built their strong start to the season around dominant defense and sterling special teams. While their injury-thinned offense has lagged behind, it has made a significant contribution - playing a simple game of keep-away - that can't be left out. T...

USCHO Hockey Poll North Dakota Ranked #4 USCHO Division I Men's Poll - October 12, 2026 Rnk Team (First Place Votes) Record Pts Last Poll 1 Denver (33) 2-0-0 979 1 2 Michigan (14) 4-0-0 954 2 3 Michigan State (3) 2-0-0 898 3 4 North Dakota 2-0-0 833 4 5 Wisconsin 4-0-0 777 7 6 Western Michigan 2-0-0 730 8 7 Providence ...

By GUERRY SMITH NEW ORLEANS - Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. said to the Minnesota sideline that he would intercept New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough for a second time as his unit was about to retake the field in the fourth quarter. He lived up to his word three plays later, intercepting a deep pass dow...

By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS - Kyler Murray and the Minnesota Vikings ' offense would've appreciated a touchdown for their progress down the stretch, but there was only one way to truly secure this victory. T.J. Hockenson fittingly took the winning slide. The Vikings stayed undefeated with more dominance by their defe...

By ALANIS THAMES The Minnesota Vikings ruled out star receiver Justin Jefferson for Sunday's game against the Dolphins because of an ankle sprain suffered last week against Tampa Bay, and Miami will be without rookie receiver Caleb Douglas for a second straight game as he continues nursing an ankle injury. Jefferson su...

By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS - Brian Flores has become one of the most impactful and prominent assistant coaches in the NFL over four seasons as defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings, with his knack for play calling and a gift for maximizing the group's strengths. Flores might be doing his best work yet this ...

By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS - The story of the start of the season for the Minnesota Vikings has been clear: win with a dominant defense, supplement with superb special teams and survive another unstable performance by a sputtering offense. At some point soon, staying undefeated will require quarterback Kyler Murray t...

By DAVE CAMPBELL EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - Kyler Murray could hardly believe his bad luck, forced out of his first game with the Minnesota Vikings after just 11 snaps when he tried to end a run with a slide only to sustain a blow to the side of his head. His first pass, an ill-advised heave into double coverage after a prote...

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings took plenty of questions about their defense into this season, jettisoning veterans for salary cap savings at three starting spots and carrying tenuous depth at a couple of key positions. The return of defensive coordinator Brian Flores probably should have been the first clue,...

By DAVE CAMPBELL EAGAN, Minn. - Carson Wentz saw the flag fly for offside late in the second quarter, quickly realizing the opportunity. With the Minnesota Vikings trying to generate some momentum against Green Bay and Justin Jefferson racing along the left sideline in one-on-one coverage, Wentz stepped forward in the ...

By JAY COHEN CHICAGO - It's a stressful week for Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson. Same for Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. They have that type of effect on each other. Johnson and Flores match wits once again on Sunday when Caleb Williams and Chicago host Dallas Turner and Minnesota for their home...

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - Kyler Murray was well enough to join the Minnesota Vikings for practice on a limited basis on Wednesday, leaving open the possibility he could progress through the NFL concussion protocol to play on Sunday. Whether Murray is able to start at Chicago or Carson Wentz continues running the offense, the...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)- Sophomore forward Cole Reschny has been named the 2026-27 University of North Dakota hockey captain in a vote by his peers, the program announced on Wednesday. Reschny becomes the youngest captain by age in program history as well as joins Dave Hakstol (1990-91) and Bob Murray (1948-4...

By DAVE CAMPBELL ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes signed a multiyear contract extension Tuesday after leading the team to its first playoff series win in 11 seasons, continuing a long-running relationship with general manager Bill Guerin. With Hynes in the final year of his previous deal, Guerin made i...

By DAVE CAMPBELL EAGAN, Minn. - The inconsistency, inexperience and injuries the Minnesota Vikings endured with their quarterbacks last season dragged down the entire operation, and coach Kevin O'Connell was determined to avoid a repeat. The Vikings took significant steps toward improving their running game. They also ...

NDAPSSA 11AAA & 11AA Football Polls - September 14, 2026 11AAA Record Pts LW 1 Bismarck (10) 3-0 78 2 2 Legacy (7) 3-0 75 3 3 Davies 2-1 39 1 4 Shanley 2-1 34 4 5 Horace 2-1 23 5 Receiving votes: Sheyenne 11AA Record Pts LW 1 Kindred (17) 3-0 85 1 2 Minot North 3-0 64 2 3 Dickinson 3-0 55 T3 4 Devils Lake 2-1 25 5 ...

By DAVE CAMPBELL EAGAN, Minn. - The evidence for Aaron Jones that the Minnesota Vikings have taken a more aggressive approach to improving their rushing attack appeared often during offseason practices and training camp. The sound came first in the form of a hustling teammate making himself heard right behind him at th...