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Smith, who left the Seahawks' loss to Green Bay on Sunday night with a knee injury, was a full participant on the first day of practice for the week.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell became the betting favorite for the NFL Coach of the Year Award after Monday's win over the Bears. "Hopefully we'll have an even better argument for him in a month or two," one team captain said.

The Vikings clinched a playoff spot this week and at 12-2, share the best record in the NFC with the Lions and Eagles. But there is a lot to determine about seeding, schedule and opponents in the final three weeks of the regular season.

The Gophers were down to one returning offensive line starter for next season but filled a hole with a Mid-American Conference veteran.

One of Towns' greatest legacies over nine seasons with the Timberwolves was his commitment to public service and charity work.

The Mavericks won national titles in men's and women's basketball, and that was just the beginning.

Two days after entering the transfer portal, Philip Daniels landed with Ohio State.

The Minnesota Frost are 2-0-1 heading into Thursday night's game against the Ottawa Charge (1-2-1), with the game set to be televised on FanDuel Sports Network.

Former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins signed a long-term contract with the Atlanta Falcons in March. On Tuesday, he was benched for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after just 14 games.

Host Michael Rand starts with the big NFL news from Tuesday that former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has been benched by the Falcons in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Plus Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins Rand for three hot takeaways .. ...