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Hawkins played nine seasons for the Twins, and had the 10th most appearances of any pitcher in MLB history.

The defensive lineman leads the Vikings in sacks with four in his second year with the team. "I definitely want a lot more," he said.

Only 11 NFL teams have put a fullback on the field this season, and two of them will square off Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Thomas Hatch, Génesis Cabrera, Anthony Misiewicz and Michael Tonkin were all outrighted off the 40-man roster as well, and Cory Laweryson was lost on waivers to the Angels.

The Tommies, winners of four in a row, will take on Drake, which has a five-game streak.

On the NFL insider Mark Craig takes a look around the league and finds kicking woes in L.A., prime-time problems for Aaron Rodgers and a big hole in the Packers lineup.

Mike Conley is the veteran and Rob Dillingham the novice, but neither of them is the answer. The Wolves should keep riding with Donte DiVincenzo.

Randy Shaver is ready to give you the rundown from the first 11 football state quarterfinal games. Watch "Strib Varsity Live" on Thursday at 9:30 p.m.

The young Vikings quarterback is only 22 when he steps onto the field.

The veteran center made the All-NBA team in his first season in New York, and has played in conference finals with both teams.