https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/page/54/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/aaron-brooks-joins-the-timberwolves/To bolster their point guard depth, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed Aaron Brooks to a one-year deal right before heading out to training camp in San Diego, Calif. With Brooks on the roster, 17 players head into camp for the Timberwolves.   The 32-year-old Brooks played in 65 games last season w...2958Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/know-your-enemy-2017-18-central-division-preview-st-louis-blues/St. Louis Blues Head Coach: Mike Yeo (second season with STL) Arena: Scottrade Center 2016-17 Record: 46-29-7, 99 points (third in Central Division) 2016-17 Record vs MIN: 2-2-0 Top Scorer: Vladimir Tarasenko (39 goals-36 assists-75 points) Top Goaltender: Jake Allen (33-20-5, 2.42 Goals Aga...2957Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/molesky-what-to-watch-on-the-gophers-bye-week/The Minnesota Golden Gophers have the week off to get healthy and ready for Big Ten play. While the bye week is well-timed for the young team -- the week before conference play opens -- Gophers fans still need to get their college football fix on the weekend. Here are the three games you should be...2954Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/guenthner-sit-or-start-week-3/With it being Week 3 and this being the first sit or start article to come out, I hope you’re not 0-2. If you are 0-2 don’t forget, it’s only Week 3. So let’s get right to it with the players you should look to sit or start in Week 3.   Quarterbacks   Start   Matthew Stafford DET vs. ATL - Com...2952Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/what-to-look-forward-to-this-nba-season/The NBA 2017-18 season is less than a month away and there is plenty to anticipate after a summer of big-name free agents moving and blockbuster trades, along with a draft stacked with talent. With all the big moves and shifts of power in mind, here are the top-five things I will be most excited f...2950Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/notebook-bradfords-status-rhodes-winston-lack-of-takeaways/The Minnesota Vikings quarterback dilemma is far from being resolved.   After missing Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Sam Bradford will once again test his left knee at practice to see how it responds. Bradford revealed Wednesday that the pain arose in Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints without c...2949Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/know-your-enemy-2017-18-central-division-preview-nashville-predators/2947Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/know-your-enemy-2017-18-central-division-preview-dallas-stars/Dallas Stars Head Coach: Ken Hitchcock (eighth season with DAL, first since 2001-02) Arena: American Airlines Center 2016-17 Record: 34-37-11, 79 points (sixth in Central Division) 2016-17 Record vs MIN: 1-3-1 Top Scorer: Tyler Seguin (26 goals-46 assists-72 points Top Goaltender: Kari Lehto...2944Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/know-your-enemy-2017-18-central-division-preview-colorado-avalanche/http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/1/8/full/68.gif Colorado Avalanche Head Coach: Jared Bednar (second season with COL) Arena: Pepsi Center 2016-17 Record: 22-56-4, 48 points (worst in NHL) 2016-17 Record vs MIN: 2-2-0 Top Scorer: Nathan MacKinnon (16 goals-37 assists-53 points) Top Goalt...2942Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/know-your-enemy-2017-18-central-division-preview-chicago-blackhawks/http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/1/7/full/60.png Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach: Joel Quenneville (10th season with CHI) Arena: United Center 2016-17 Record: 50-23-9 (109 points, 1st in Western Conference) 2016-17 Record vs MIN: 4-1-0 Top Scorer: Patrick Kane (34 goals-55 assists-89 point...2937Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/917-game-notes-gibson-gives-up-four-runs-in-1st-inning-but-twins-beat-blue-jays-13-7/The Minnesota Twins had a disastrous first inning. Josh Donaldson hit his first of two home runs. Justin Smoak, Jose Bautista, Kevin Pillar and Ryan Goins all walked. And Kyle Gibson returned to the dugout having given up four runs in the first frame.   The Toronto Blue Jays response? "Hold my be...2933Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/college-football-weekend-recap/As always, we're bringing you the top takeaways from the weekend in college football. There were some big upsets this past weekend and some very impressive performances by teams and players that should have you watching.   Time to dive in.   Gophers Defense Stout Again     The Minnesota Gophers...2932Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/la-canfora-minnesota-vikings-starting-case-keenum-against-pittsburgh-steelers/Per Jason La Canfora of CBS News, the Minnesota Vikings will start Case Keenum at quarterback over Sam Bradford because of concerns about Bradford's knee. Bradford is officially inactive.     Case Keenum is 9-15 as a starter and was the primary quarterback for the Rams before being benched...2930Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/rapoport-teddy-bridgewater-expected-to-return-midseason/Ian Rapoport of NFL Network has reported that Teddy Bridgewater is expecting to return healthy midway through this season, at which point the Vikings will have an interesting decision to make.     Rapoport's report seemingly didn't include thoughts from Vikings trainers or the team, so this...2929Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/916-game-notes-estrada-shuts-down-twins-as-blue-jays-roll-7-2/Marco Estrada used a fastball-changeup combination to shut down the Minnesota Twins lineup on Saturday in a 7-2 win for the Toronto Blue Jays. Estrada went eight innings, giving up three hits, two runs and kept a no-hitter intact until the fifth inning.   "Threw a lot of strikes, and mixed in a f...2928Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/moleskys-weekend-wagers-2/These lines for my fellow degenerate gamblers are going to be NFL-heavy this weekend, looking at plenty of the Sunday noon games. If you are looking to put some money down with me this weekend, here is where my money is going.   My Bets    I'm taking the Carolina Panthers minus-7 against the Buf...2926Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/915-game-notes-colon-falters-in-seventh-loses-on-big-sexy-night/Sports are the ultimate spot for second-guessing, and that’s rarely more evident than in baseball, where most plays come down to decision-making -- especially late in games.   But with a 14-man bullpen, the seventh inning felt a bit more preventable than it wound up being as the Minnesota Twins f...2925Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/minnesota-timberwolves-go-bright-for-alternates/The NBA released the alternate jersey collection for the league, showcasing all of the teams newest wardrobe additions. The Minnesota Timberwolves standout, with a bright lime green jersey for their alternates.   https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/908872304540741632     It is a flashy loo...2924Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/915-pregame-notes-colon-vs-happ-big-sexy-night-sano-update/Greetings from Target Field, where it is sunny and warm as the Twins look to make it two in a row over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. It’ll be righty Bartolo Colon (4.69 ERA, 4.94 FIP in 63.1 innings with the Twins) on the mound for the Twins and the second lefty in a row on the mound for Toronto...2923Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/molesky-early-look-at-the-heisman-race/Headed into the third week of the season, the Heisman Trophy race is about as wide open as it will get this season after seeing game tape on these players. These are the top players in the Heisman running and some dark horses.   The Candidates    Josh Rosen    Chosen Rosen is back in our lives...2922Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/report-sam-bradford-had-mri-on-left-knee/ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Friday afternoon that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford had an MRI to look into some "swelling" and "discomfort" in his left knee.   According to Mortensen, while the MRI did not reveal any significant damage, it is more difficult to get a clear scan of a...2921Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/anthony-barr-participates-in-practice-opening-door-to-play-sunday/Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr participated in the open portion of practice Friday morning, strengthening his chances of playing in Sunday's game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers.   Barr had missed the previous two days of practice with a hamstring injury, and a third missed session woul...2920Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/914-game-notes-byron-buxton-hits-10th-inning-homer-twins-second-walk-off-in-a-row/Byron Buxton is unfair.   He's fast enough to beat out routine grounders for singles, dive for web gems and steal a base so quick it looks like he's Mario-warping around the diamond. Now he's hitting walk-off home runs.   Justin Smoak's solo shot off of Minnesota Twins reliever Matt Belisle tied...2919Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/molesky-keys-to-a-minnesota-victory-over-middle-tennessee/The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are headed to TCF Bank stadium and the Minnesota Golden Gophers have the edge on both sides of the football.   Offense     The Gophers now have an established quarterback after naming Conor Rhoda as the lead signal caller. While he has not put up huge numbers, h...2918Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/914-pregame-notes-berrios-vs-anderson-sano-injury-update/Greetings from Target Field, where it is 85 and sunny -- a perfect day for baseball!   It's Jose Berrios (R, 12-7, 3.94 ERA) vs. Brett Anderson (L, 3-3, 5.90) in the first game of the Minnesota Twins (76-69)' four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (68-78). Minnesota currently occupies the...2916Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000