Minnesota Vikings reveal plans for kick returner position

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 9/3 8:18A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS Despite general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah last week naming Myles Gaskin as the Minnesota Vikings' kick returner, special teams coordinator Matt Daniels said Tuesday that isn't the team's plan heading into the season. Daniels said No....

PWHL Minnesota names new general manager months after Natalie Darwitz's surprise exit

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 9/3 6:52A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS PWHL Minnesota has named a new general manager, months after previous GM Natalie Darwitz was ousted following the team's championship inaugural season. Melissa Caruso will take over as GM, the team announced Tuesday. Caruso has spent...

ESPN simulated the 2024 NFL season. Vikings fans won't like the results.

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 9/3 4:07A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS The 2024 NFL season kicks off this week and Minnesota Vikings fans have plenty to be excited about or maybe anxious is a better word. It's the beginning of a new era in Minnesota, with longtime quarterback Kirk Cousins now wearing...

Minnesota Vikings open season Sunday at New York Giants: Matchups to watch

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 9/2 6:27A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS The new-look Minnesota Vikings will make their much-anticipated debut on Sunday against the New York Giants. On the offensive side, all eyes will be on new starting quarterback Sam Darnold . Surrounded by an arsenal of talented skill...

Braves bash Twins starter Bailey Ober before storm delay and then breeze to 10-6 victory

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 8/27 12:46A CBS Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS Matt Olson hit a three-run homer and a two-run double in the first two innings against Bailey Ober before the game was stopped by a thunderstorm, powering Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves past the sputtering Minnesota Twins 10-6 on...

Minnesota Timberwolves single-game tickets available Thursday

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 8/21 6:33A Nick Lentz

MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Timberwolves' 2024-2025 regular season starts Oct. 22, but you can start planning your trips to see them much sooner. The team announced single-game tickets for the upcoming season go on sale Thursday. Quarter-, half-...

Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison ranked among NFL's best WR duos

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 8/21 6:19A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS Despite playing only a handful of games together, the Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver tandem of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison is already ranked among the NFL's best. CBS Sports...

CB Stephon Gilmore reportedly signing with Minnesota Vikings

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 8/18 4:31A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly adding a big name to their secondary. ESPN's Adam Schefter said the Vikings have agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $10 million with cornerback...

Minnesota Vikings' rookie QB J.J. McCarthy has torn meniscus, will have surgery

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 8/13 7:16A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS First-round pick J.J. McCarthy , the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback of the future, will undergo a procedure after tearing his meniscus, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday. O'Connell...

Byron Buxton leaves Minnesota Twins' win over Royals early with right hip discomfort

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 8/13 3:32A CBS Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was removed from the game against Kansas City on Monday night because of discomfort in his right hip. Buxton, who has seven home runs in his last 55 at-bats, struck out in the fifth inning...

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier talks 2nd Olympics games: "The goal is always gold"

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 7/29 1:31A Marielle Mohs

MINNEAPOLIS The women's USA basketball team is playing their first matchup in Paris Monday against Japan. WCCO's Marielle Mohs sat down with Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier ahead of her second Olympic appearance. Collier got the surprise...

Who's next in line for a new contract from the Minnesota Vikings?

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 7/24 7:01A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Vikings have spent this offseason rebuilding their defense and solidifying their offense. They went on a spending spree for defensive coordinator Brian Flores in free agency, adding pass rushers Jonathan Greenard and...

Minnesota Vikings, first-round QB J.J. McCarthy reportedly agree to 4-year contract

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 7/19 6:37A Cole Premo

MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota Vikings' presumed quarterback of the future is reportedly signing a four-year contract with the team. On Friday morning, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that J.J. McCarthy, the...

Stanley Cup's appearance in Twin Cities postponed due to global tech outage

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 7/19 6:11A Cole Premo

MINNETONKA, Minn. The National Hockey League's top trophy will not be in the Twin Cities on Friday due to flight issues caused by the global IT outage. The Stanley Cup was scheduled to be at the Pagel...

Minnesota Twins' 2025 season will start with earliest Opening Day game ever

CBS Minnesota (Latest Sports Headlines) 7/18 9:01A Anthony Bettin

MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins will start their 2025 season with the earliest Opening Day in franchise history, the team announced Thursday. The Twins released their full 2025 schedule, with Opening Day set for Thursday, March 27 at Busch...