Sports

What's a Vikings-Packers ticket worth?
It's been about two months since the state of Minnesota repealed its ban on ticket scalping. This Sunday's sold-out Vikings-Packers game is perhaps the hottest ticket to be had since scalping went legit. And some folks are looking to score big by reselling tickets to the game.
Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson's Game Plan
This weekend Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson faces a new challenge. Known as a professional wrestler and an action movie star, he's now trying family comedy. Johnson is going through a full-scale transformation for the role.
Vikings are cure for KC's winless Chiefs
Kansas City came from behind to beat Minnesota 13-10 Sunday, snapping a seven-game losing streak that had stretched back to last January's playoffs.
The Metrodome's 25th anniversary
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, which opened 25 years ago, is considered the country's most versatile stadium. The history, funding, politics, major events and most amazing stories of The Dome are told by the man with the closest association to the place, Bill Lester.
Vikings scrambling to avoid TV blackout
The Minnesota Vikings have until 2 p.m. Friday to sell out the Metrodome and avoid a TV blackout of their first game of the season, this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with Sean Jensen, who covers the Vikings for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
State Fair annual sports extravaganza
MPR sports analyst Howard Sinker makes his annual appearance at the State Fair for the "Midday Sports Extravaganza."
Commentary: Brewster brings success before a game is played
The Minnesota Gophers open their football season Saturday against Bowling Green. Most of the focus has been on new head coach Tim Brewster, but commentator Jay Weiner says there's something else we should pay attention to -- the makeup of his coaching staff.
Vikings explain why land deal fell through
The Minnesota Vikings' $45 million deal to buy land from the Star Tribune has fallen through, and the team's vice president explains why.