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Sports

NBA owners, players reach tentative deal

NBA owners, players reach tentative deal

The sides reached a tentative agreement early Saturday to end the 149-day lockout and hope to begin the delayed season with a marquee tripleheader Dec. 25.

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History and future of the Metrodome

History and future of the Metrodome

Longtime Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission director Bill Lester discusses the history of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, and its future. What kinds of facilities does Minnesota need, and for what purposes? Who should pay for them?

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Vikings stadium hearings set at Capitol

Vikings stadium hearings set at Capitol

Plans are set for two state Senate hearings on the proposal for the state to help fund construction of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.

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Vikings' Chris Cook faces domestic assault hearing

Vikings' Chris Cook faces domestic assault hearing

Cook was charged in October with one count of domestic assault by strangulation. Earlier this month, prosecutors added another charge of third-degree assault.

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Photos: Vikings vs. Raiders

Photos: Vikings vs. Raiders

Carson Palmer threw for 164 yards and a touchdown and the Oakland Raiders capitalized on mistakes by Minnesota in a 27-21 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.

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Gophers lose to Northwestern, 28-13

Gophers lose to Northwestern, 28-13

The Golden Gophers got solid performances from MarQueis Gray and Duane Bennett but couldn't pull this one out. Minnesota is now 2-9 under first-year coach Jerry Kill.

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Update on Vikings Stadium Negotiations

The Vikings quest for a new stadium is having about as much luck as its football squad is finding on the field. Just a week from a deadline set last month by Governor Mark Dayton, a deal for a new NFL venue seems as far away as ever. Reporter Tim Nelson covers the stadium battle for MPR and brings us up to date on the latest.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Twins Concerned About Players in Venezuela

The Minnesota Twins currently have two Venezuelan natives on the team-Jose Mijares and Lester Oliveros. Twins president Dave St. Peter says the team has concerns about their safety.
by Cathy Wurzer

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