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In the WNBA this season, and in Minnesota sports in general, the Lynx have set a lofty standard. Michael Rand explores that in today's 10 things to know.

St. John's, ranked fifth in Division III, will honor Hall of Fame-bound Blake Elliott at the game. Bethel, No. 12 in Division III, also gets going Saturday.

Will Reichard's maximum was set at 57 yards. The kick he faced was 53, maybe 54. Amid haste -- hey, there's a halftime show to start -- officials set it up at 59. He kicked it anyway.

After last year's heartbreaking loss in the WNBA Finals, the Lynx have gone from hunter to hunted following a dominant regular season and the No. 1 overall seed in the WNBA playoffs.

Dominant defense, Natisha Hiedeman and Napheesa Collier lead way in a rout to end the regular season.

With the Falcons and Michael Penix Jr. visiting U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday night, it's the second straight game the Vikings face a quarterback from the same draft class as J.J. McCarthy.

Recent hot streak shows how Martin's offseason work is paying off, as he's using his athleticism to change his approach.

After Lynx players Court and T livestreamed the WNBA All-Star Game on Twitch, they've become off-court stars.

With questions at quarterback, Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell will lead hid Badgers team against an Alabama squad still searching for an identity after their week one loss to Florida State.

Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (hamstring) and running back Ty Chandler (knee) will be out at least until the Oct. 19 game against the Eagles.