MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN DAILY: Monday, December 18, 2017
MSF Daily: 12/18/17
How’d We Do/Top Stories?
The Minnesota Vikings Clinch the NFC North Division
Stefon Diggs is channeling his Mamba Mentality today. (via @MACHE275) pic.twitter.com/IGL45BDBmD
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 17, 2017
? Boudreau on the penalties, Matt Dumba’s offensive play and #MINvsCHI. pic.twitter.com/vtoFKawgzA
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 18, 2017
? Stalock, Spurgeon and Boudreau recap #MINvsCHI. pic.twitter.com/pkBrCCiZrh
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 18, 2017
Punchless #mnwild takes too many penalities in 4-1 loss to Chicago. @sarah__mclellan writes: https://t.co/2tXVzh5AqQ pic.twitter.com/zVnwXV7vuS
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 18, 2017
#MNWild have no answer for Patrick Kane in loss to rival Blackhawks https://t.co/wiRbUqefoD pic.twitter.com/7bnOK3mjsT
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 18, 2017
Game analysis: Patrick Kane is rolling again, and so are the #Blackhawks https://t.co/XDm0RwPrjP
— Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) December 18, 2017
Boudreau: “Frustration is the most useless emotion you can have. It does nothing but hurt you. We have to get away from it.” #mnwild
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 18, 2017
Here's @RussoHockey on Sunday's loss in Chicago.https://t.co/rrB6FC7cll
— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 18, 2017
Who Plays Today?
The Timberwolves list Jimmy Butler (back) and Nemanja Bjelica (foot) as questionable for Monday v. Blazers. Thibs said Friday probably another week for Bjeli
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) December 17, 2017
Back soreness makes Jimmy Butler's status uncertain for tonight's #Twolves game against Portland. https://t.co/wQRlo06fn3 pic.twitter.com/1OW8hQ7DR8
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 18, 2017
The recap from @timfaklis: Timberwolves Fall Flat in 108-106 Loss to Suns https://t.co/WGM4Dj8VtB
— Zone Coverage (@zonecoveragemn) December 17, 2017
Portland Trail #Blazers vs Minnesota #Timberwolves: Lineups, preview & prediction 12/18/17 https://t.co/cAiNE05zAt
— Blazers News Surge (@BlazersNewsApp) December 18, 2017
A couple playmakers at today’s @vikings game… pic.twitter.com/H478j8aC0O
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) December 17, 2017
Minnesota Sports Fan News, Articles, Tweets, Stuff:
We could have @Buck over on FOX.
Be thankful. https://t.co/HqOucgIPh8
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 17, 2017
CBS is about to owe Teddy a thank you for salvaging the second half ratings
— Johnny Minnesota (@TheJohnnyMN) December 17, 2017
…Knees weak arms are heavy… https://t.co/l2XsHc7y6c
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 17, 2017
Others in Minnesota:
Des Moines, Iowa: Meet Minnesota's minor-league sports hub. Story by @JoeCStrib plus photos from @CarlosGphoto. https://t.co/EfC3LTxRfh #mnwild #Twolves pic.twitter.com/1Vd0G7pn13
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 18, 2017
Former Gophers quarterback Demry Croft has found his new school, announces transfer. https://t.co/og8bgJMBKu pic.twitter.com/WQSkEOyxDJ
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 17, 2017
Totino-Grace's Jake Svihel seeks to shed twice-runnerup finish this year. https://t.co/d8C4oiB6P8 #mshsl @TotinoGrace pic.twitter.com/hzkT5yBElP
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 17, 2017
Arkansas-bound Destinee Oberg leads Holy Angels like no big deal. https://t.co/t7m8MAcuVe #mshsl @aha_stars pic.twitter.com/iVPP04ZsTu
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 17, 2017
National Stories to Watch:
Final. #GBvsCAR pic.twitter.com/nwnS4mtJ1b
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 17, 2017
In first game without Wentz, Eagles clinch a first-round bye with 34-29 victory over Giants pic.twitter.com/PBJsbD0X7E
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 17, 2017
The #Seahawks 42-7 loss to LAR is their:
• Worst loss of the Pete Carroll era
• Most points allowed (tied) in a game in the Carroll era (Wk 12, 2010 vs KC)
• Worst home loss since Week 1, 1997 (41-3 L vs NYJ)
• Worst loss since Week 16, 2009 (48-10 L at GB) https://t.co/1EgFloOzgT
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) December 18, 2017
Final score. pic.twitter.com/YCAZeqq6g7
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 18, 2017
The NFL Playoff Picture:
AFC:
1. Patriots
2. Steelers
3. Jaguars
4. Chiefs
5. Titans
6. BillsNFC:
1. Eagles
2. Vikings
3. Rams
4. Saints
5. Panthers
6. Falcons— 247Sports (@247Sports) December 18, 2017
For the first time since 2007, the @Jaguars have CLINCHED a spot in the #NFLPlayoffs!#Jaguars pic.twitter.com/rJVLdhmapu
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2017
Breaking: Jerry Richardson will put the Panthers up for sale amidst sexual, racial misconduct allegations pic.twitter.com/3BmG0QxAHT
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 18, 2017
A crucial 1st down ruling in Cowboys-Raiders came down to a piece of paper: https://t.co/KBFeLWk6rZ
— ESPN (@espn) December 18, 2017
I can't stand the #Steelers and I will never stick up for them, BUT unbelievable that the catch by Jesse James is not considered a catch/Touchdown. #NEvsPIT pic.twitter.com/R6cDzMKTg8
— (@3lone) December 18, 2017
Antonio Brown injures calf for @Steelers against @Patriots and is set to be out of action until the playoffs: https://t.co/LKb33GX9OP #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/Q4tE0YduxJ
— Sky Sports NFL (@SkySportsNFL) December 18, 2017
The most important game of the season is the next game up.
It's GAME DAY in Tampa Bay. #InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/cSXk2y4eU1
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 18, 2017
The Los Angeles Lakers will be hanging up the jerseys of one of their greatest of all time, Kobe Bryant. #Sports https://t.co/vuiHGvP49n
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) December 18, 2017
LeBron James — in his 15th NBA season — is averaging a triple-double over his last 13 games.
Ridiculous. pic.twitter.com/bodSaV864O
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 18, 2017
IT targeting early January for his season-debut with Cavs, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/SoJO514pvy
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 18, 2017
Social Media:
Hell no . Browns fan. Although I am an @stefondiggs fan ✊? https://t.co/IEuYQrByFh
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) December 17, 2017
Good times https://t.co/nC754yhS5s
— Case Keenum (@casekeenum7) December 18, 2017
I love these dudes!!! We are a band of brothers and you will never truly understand the bond we… https://t.co/CfKWA88TSD
— Brian Robison (@Brian_Robison) December 18, 2017
NFC *North champs! Celebrating with my fav guys and some pizza obviously! ? ??? pic.twitter.com/pAHT64iTXP
— Caitlin Thielen (@MRS_T_19) December 17, 2017
NFC North Champs!!!!???
— Chad Greenway (@chadgreenway52) December 17, 2017
MSF Daily tag-teamed by Johnny Minnesota (@MNsportsNstuff) & The Boss@RealMNSportsFan
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