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St. Clair posted the best numbers of his career this season and has developed a reputation as the penalty-kick king of MLS.

Following their 23-20 OT victory over Michigan State, the Minnesota Gophers are now one of 10 Big Ten teams officially bowl eligible with four weeks remaining in the regular season.

The Vikings did not dramatically overhaul their defense after a poor performance in their previous game; instead, they played the way they are capable of playing when they give it their all.

The Vikings' 27-24 win Sunday over Detroit was their biggest upset victory under coach Kevin O'Connell, and it might prove to be one of their most significant.

Linebacker Eric Wilson had two of the Vikings' five sacks and helped neutralize the Lions' potent running game.

Jones said he expects to be fine and that his injury-riddled season has been "a little tough" so far.

Kyle Larson knew he wasn't going to catch Denny Hamlin in the final laps on Sunday, not without the sort of help that only a caution flag can bring.

Minnesota United's 3-2 win over the Sounders in June was one of their best performances of the season. Repeat it, and the Loons will advance.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was wildly entertaining and wildly uneven in his third NFL start, a 27-24 upset of the Lions.

J.J. McCarthy, after missing five games, threw for two TDs and ran for another in a key NFC North win in Detroit.