https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/320/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-bears-continue-to-have-kirk-cousins-number/CHICAGO -- Born in Barrington, Ill., Kirk Cousins grew up a Chicago Bears fan as the city's football fandom thrived in the wake of the 1985 Super Bowl champion.   Perhaps channeling the group that Cousins grew up idolizing, an already-talented Bears defense has morphed into the Monsters of the Mi...7264Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/twins-lose-yet-somehow-also-win-in-seasons-final-game-in-kansas-city/KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The day started out pretty well for the Minnesota Twins on the final afternoon of the regular season. The 2:15 p.m. start time meant players and staff alike could roll in a bit later and catch up on some sleep after a busy week on the road.   Once in the clubhouse, it appeared...7263Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/instant-reaction-vikings-throttled-in-16-6-loss-at-soldier-field/CHICAGO -- The Soldier Field woes continue for the Minnesota Vikings, and so do Kirk Cousins' struggles in big games.   Despite the Bears losing starting quarterback Mitch Trubisky to a shoulder injury on the game's first drive, backup Chase Daniel outplayed Cousins en route to a 16-6 Bears win,...7262Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/gameday-injury-updates-x-factors-and-a-vikings-bears-prediction/CHICAGO -- It's gameday as the Minnesota Vikings look for a huge road upset in a stadium that's been hard on them over the years.   And we could be in for a sloppy one. Rain, fog and wind have made for a soupy Sunday morning in Chicago. Forecasts call for a chance of rain all the way up to kickof...7261Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/twins-win-yet-somehow-also-lose-in-seasons-penultimate-game-in-kansas-city/KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The scene on the field at Kauffman Stadium after Saturday's game was pouring rain, about one hour ahead of the previously scheduled 6:15 p.m. first pitch -- validating the decision to move the game up five hours.   The scene in the Minnesota Twins clubhouse after Saturday's ga...7260Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/twins-pick-up-100th-win-of-the-season-in-soggy-rain-shortened-affair-in-kansas-city/KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Minnesota Twins have the look and the swagger of a team simply playing out the string before opening the playoffs next Friday. That'll most likely be in the Bronx against the New York Yankees.   That shouldn't be construed as negative, either. The Twins rolled into Kauffma...7258Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/brett-favre-to-greg-lewis-the-10th-anniversary/It takes a lot to turn a nemesis into a savior, but sports fans are more fickle than they like to admit.   Brett Favre proved as much in his two years with the Minnesota Vikings. After spending 16 years as a thorn in the Vikings' side, the longtime Green Bay Packers quarterback made a one-year pi...7255Fri, 27 Sep 2019 11:29:27 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/laquon-treadwell-is-looking-for-a-shot-at-redemption/The writing was on the wall this preseason that the Minnesota Vikings were likely parting ways with former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell.   After the Vikings' second exhibition game against the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Mike Zimmer said the Vikings were trying to "showcase" Treadwell, who...7254Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-2019-minnesota-twins-powerful-perplexing-and-most-importantly-the-american-league-central-champions/I opened my eyes on March 10 in Fort Myers, Fla. I showered, ate and departed my hotel, which was eerily reminiscent of the one from the television show "Schitt's Creek" -- except it was two levels instead of one.   It was my second full day in Florida, but that Sunday was the first time I'd ever...7253Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesota-timberwolves-preseason-guide-2019-20/It has nearly been six full months since the Minnesota Timberwolves have played a regular season basketball game. But it's not as if it has been a quiet half-year. Gersson Rosas was hired to steer the Wolves ship as the new president of basketball operations on May 1st, and since then the majority...7249Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/even-for-good-vikings-teams-soldier-field-has-been-a-tough-place-to-win/Since the NFL realigned to an eight-division format before the 2002 season, few venues have been more unkind than Soldier Field to the Minnesota Vikings.   The Vikings have a 3-14 mark in Chicago over those 17 games (one of which was played in Champaign, Ill.). Only Detroit's 3-14 road mark in Gr...7248Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/to-have-the-impact-he-desires-zach-parise-must-stay-healthy/When a team makes a 13-year commitment to a player, the franchise is inherently taking on a huge risk. First, that player must perform and perform consistently throughout the life of that contract. More often, a player ever living up to that kind of contract falls more than short. The other risk i...7246Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/timberwolves-preseason-guide-andrew-wiggins/"There is a zero percent chance it gets worse next year," an Eastern Conference executive told me earlier this summer when the inevitable So... What about Wiggins? question came up. Everyone that follows the Timberwolves knows how it works: Andrew Wiggins questions infiltrate every Wolves-centric...7235Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/second-look-c-j-hams-unique-usage-a-fascinating-piece-of-vikings-offense/Luke Inman contributed to this story.   Who knew that a fullback could be this versatile in today's NFL?   Minnesota Vikings' emphasis on running the football, getting nastier and overpowering opponents has been well-publicized. Nothing may characterize that mentality switch better than their us...7234Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dominance-at-home-could-be-minnesotas-ticket-to-building-playoff-resume/The Minnesota Vikings have now jumped out to 28-0 and 21-0 leads in their first two home games. Their defense has allowed seven meaningful points prior to garbage time. That's fewer than the number of sacks they've recorded in those two games (8). The take-give margin in the two victories stands a...7232Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-minnesota-twins-hope-nelson-cruz-will-have-a-lasting-impact-on-miguel-sano/Nelson Cruz has had success in his age-38 season because of his routine. He gets his swings in, he takes his naps and he doesn’t rush anything. It not only keeps his body loose and his mind focused, but puts him in position to have the best at-bat possible every time he gets to the plate.   “Ever...7231Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/locker-room-video-vikings-happy-with-offensive-effort-in-34-14-win/Hear from Minnesota Vikings players and head coach Mike Zimmer after their convincing win against the Oakland Raiders. MIKE ZIMMER KIRK COUSINS ADAM THIELEN  KYLE RUDOLPH   Come back for additional coverage on Minnesota's victory over Oakland.7230Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-two-erics-kendricks-and-wilson-keeping-injured-linebacking-corps-strong/Already trailing 31-7, the Oakland Raiders were looking for some semblance of life late in a game that they'd trailed since the beginning. On 3rd and 3 at Minnesota's 18, they loaded eight players on the line of scrimmage to protect Derek Carr. Outside linebacker Eric Wilson, filling in for the in...7229Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/instant-reaction-vikings-roll-in-bounce-back-win-over-raiders/Early in the season, it's a been a story of fast starts -- both for the Vikings and their opponents.   Sunday afternoon Minnesota was on the right side of another quick start at home, taking a 21-0 lead in the second quarter to mirror last week's 21-0 deficit at Green Bay. Unlike the Packers game...7228Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/berrios-gives-up-5-rogers-gives-up-3-in-penultimate-home-game-for-the-minnesota-twins/There was Jorge Alcala making his major league debut with the bases loaded and one out in the ninth inning. Unfortunately for one of the Minnesota Twins’ top pitching prospects, the game, which ended 12-5, was already out of hand and everyone just wanted it to end at that point.   So how did we g...7227Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/randy-dobnak-has-a-4-99-uber-rating-a-2-01-era-and-a-wedding-this-weekend/Randy Dobnak and his fiancee, Aerial Munson, have registries at Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond. They would like some Pine-Sol, an Amazon Echo and a Queen-sized Coleman GuestRest Double-High Airbed, if you’re feeling generous.   At the very least, you could get him that Fiskars 67” Leaf Rake he’s...7225Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/timberwolves-preseason-guide-naz-reid/Naz Reid is Gersson Rosas' first lottery ticket. The new president of basketball operations signed the undrafted big man not on what Reid was as a college player but as what he has the potential to become. Standing 6'8.75" (without shoes), weighing 256 pounds and sporting a 7'3.25" wingspan, Reid...7224Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/timberwolves-preseason-guide-jordan-bell/It's hard to poke holes in the Jordan Bell signing. With Taj Gibson, Dario Saric and Anthony Tolliver no longer in the picture, there was a definitive need to shore up the frontcourt with players who fit the style of play these new Wolves want to play with. If playing a grab-and-go, up-tempo offen...7223Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/timberwolves-preseason-guide-noah-vonleh/Signing Noah Vonleh to a one-year, $2 million contract may not seem like a big deal. But standing 6-foot-8 (without shoes), weighing 247 pounds and owning a 7'4.25" wingspan, physically, Vonleh is the biggest player the Timberwolves added in this summer's free agency process. With the departure of...7222Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/timberwolves-preseason-guide-gorgui-dieng/The relationship between two numbers have come to define Gorgui Dieng: minutes played and salary. During the 2017-18 season, Dieng played 16.9 minutes per game (in 79 total games) while earning $14.1 million in salary. Then in 2018-19, the minutes-to-dollars-earned ratio dipped below 1.0 when Dien...7221Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000