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T-Wolves Ease Towns Back In After Illness, Hospitalization
All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns has returned to the court for practice with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He had a delayed start to training camp due to an unspecified illness that was serious enough to warrant hospitalization.
Back With Wild, Fleury Welcomes Big Workload As Clear No. 1
The Wild traded Cam Talbot and will likely give Fleury the majority of the games.
Packers Proving They Can Win By Relying On Their Defense
A team that has relied on Hall of Fame-caliber quarterback production for the past three decades is winning primarily because of the defense.
For Big Ten, Ups And Downs Mark Early Portion Of Season
The season hasn't exactly gone smoothly for a number of Big Ten teams eager to climb into the top tier.
NFL Ends Pro Bowl; Skills Competitions, Flag Game Instead
The NFL is replacing the Pro Bowl with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game. The new event will be renamed “The Pro Bowl Games”.
Minnesota Dominates Michigan State 34-7 In Big Ten Opener
Tanner Morgan threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns and Mohamed Ibrahim rushed for 103 yards and a score to lead Minnesota to a 34-7 rout over struggling Michigan State
Vikings Rally Past Lions 28-24 On Osborn’s Last-Minute TD
Lessons from a lopsided loss a week earlier led to a more complete and sound performance on Sunday — capped by a stadium-rocking, last-minute rally.
Rodgers Throws For 2 TDs, Packers Hold Off Brady, Bucs 14-12
Aaron Rodgers threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns, and the Packers withstood a late rally led by Brady to hold off the Bucs for a 14-12 victory.
Rodgers Admires Brady, Doesn’t Expect To Play Until He’s 45
Aaron Rodgers, 38, and the Green Bay Packers will face Tom Brady, 45, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday.