Of course, female athletes have had their moments. But most of them have come from Olympic sports like gymnastics, figure skating, swimming and track. Women’s basketball had Maya Moore, Sheryl Swoopes and Lisa Leslie, names that lifted the female game to new heights during their time.

Caitlin Clark has star power that women’s sports has never seen before

Locally, we saw that with Lindsay Whalen, especially while she was leading the University of Minnesota to a Final Four back in 2004. But never, ever, has women’s sports seen an athlete that raises an entire sport… hell, an entire gender of athletes like Caitlin Clark has.

There is no way to calculate how many little girls around the world will now try basketball because of Clark. Many of which will fall in love with the game, but only because they first fell in love with her. Caitlin Clark is pretty much the Taylor Swift of the women’s basketball world.

For example, the 0-12 Washington Mystics had to move their game vs Clark’s Indiana Fever this week from a 4,000 seat arena to a 20,000 seat arena, to help fill demand for tickets. The extra 16,000 seats sold out in 30 minutes.

The Washington Mystics moved tonight’s game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever from their normal 4,200-seat arena to the 20,356-seat Capital One arena.

However, the 16,000 extra seats weren’t a problem, as tickets sold out in 30 minutes. https://t.co/ZHvKqBqQdJ

— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) June 8, 2024

How did Clark payoff the 20,000 people in attendance (a 17-year WNBA record) who were all there to see her? Oh, she put up 30 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. The Fever won 85-83.

Related: Paige Bueckers Chose UConn Over Being MN’s Caitlin Clark… But Don’t Tell That to the Internet

But the real winners were the Mystics, Capital One Arena and the WNBA, for hosting possibly the largest organic revenue generating regular season game in league history. It’s the type of thing that doesn’t happen in any sport for any player. Men, women… it doesn’t matter. That sort of fanfare is unheard of.

Largest WNBA crowd in 17 years—20,333—sees Fever beat Mystics, 85-83.

Caitlin Clark makes 7 threes, scores 30 points, adds 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals.

The two teams are a combined 3-20. pic.twitter.com/zqlNMMXyht

— Keith Murphy (@MurphyKeith) June 8, 2024

But this sort of thing isn’t even surprising anymore. Whenever Caitlin Clark is involved, history is going to be made and an unhinged amount of interest is going to be generated. And when there is unhinged amounts of interest being generated, the dollar signs follow, and that is undoubtedly the case with Clark.

Cheryl Reeve leaves Caitlin Clark off Team USA roster

So what was much more surprising than Clark setting another attendance record, was when news started breaking that she was going to be left of the 2024 Team USA women’s basketball Olympic roster, which became official on Saturday.

That’s right, women’s basketball, whose leaders have consistently begged, scolded and downright guilted sports fans into thinking they didn’t care enough. Those same people who demand that NBA owners invest more money into the WNBA, who expect TV networks to put their games in primetime even though nobody watches…

Those same people are now choosing an Olympic backseat to just about every other sport on the 2024 Paris roster. They had a chance to lead Olympic coverage in this country and exponentially grow the game they claim to love so much, at an international level.

They could have had the cameras and paparazzi. The massive crowds of fans and media members crowding their team bus every time it stopped somewhere. They could have had the lines of little girls begging for autographs and crying as they walked by. Instead, they made the conscious decision to be mostly non-existent while in France later this summer.

Why? Jealousy, envy, bias… take your pick. While the WNBA should be welcoming Caitlin Clark into their league with open arms, they have turned a cold shoulder to their first real superstar. Barstool founder, Dave Portnoy, pretty much nailed it on Saturday, after hearing the news (transcript below).

Rant incoming. – leaving Caitlin Clark off the women's Olympic team is the dumbest shit I've ever heard pic.twitter.com/RXg0XwFwtN

— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) June 8, 2024

“These women, and I love women, I’m a pro woman guy, [but] they complain and they cry about equal rights, equal wages, blah blah blah blah. Hey dummies, for the first time in the history of basketball, you have arguably a player who is the most popular player in the world. You could argue, right now, Caitlin Clark is the most talked about, discussed, most popular, most puts asses in the seats, single basketball player in the world. You could argue that.”

“And you leave her off the Olympics team? It’s not only a showcase for her, it’s for the sport and the other WNBA players who are on this team. How dumb, how brain dead, how idiotic do the people running this thing have to be? It’s one thing after another with her. The business part of my brain is like… These people, whoever it is, I don’t ever want to hear you complain about flying commercial or not getting salaries or this that. You’re too dumb, you’re too dumb, you have a cash cow.”

“Women’s basketball would be like the number one thing people watch [during the Olympics], with Caitlin Clark. As it is, I would rather watch grass grow, I’d rather watch paint dry, I’d rather watch dirt just be moved around. If she’s there, it’s appointment TV. You people, whoever did this, take your brain, put it in a museum and study it for how dumb you are.”

Dave Portnoy on Caitlin Clark being left off the Team USA women’s basketball roster

Current players are targeting Clark during games and in press conferences. Former players are talking down to those who bring her up, as the next great in women’s basketball. Oh, and opposing coaches might be the worst of all. For whatever reason, it seems most of the WNBA sees Clark as a threat instead of the ticket, which makes no sense.

And leading that anti-Clark cause is Minnesota Lynx president of basketball operations and head coach, Cheryl Reeve, who moonlights as Team USA head coach and their main talent evaluator. Here’s what she tweeted during the WNBA preseason, after the league social media account dare spotlight Clark’s game instead of the Lynx.

ALSO in action tonight – @minnesotalynx vs @chicagosky 7pm CST. Though fans won't be able to watch, #Lynx fans can go to the Lynx app to follow along via play by play. Or if you are in market, come to the game…as we start the season off right ✅#12teams #theWismorethanoneplayer https://t.co/Wp5vwt8ucK

— Cheryl Reeve (@LynxCoachReeve) May 3, 2024

Read More: Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve Mad at WNBA for Spotlighting Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

Not convinced? Take the above tweet however you want. Reeve has made it very clear how she feels about the Caitlin Clark craze more than once.

Cheryl Reeve hated on Caitlin Clark right along with WNBA’s commissioner, the vets on that team who have influence and the Olympic committee isn’t incompetent, they’ve agreed to keep her out. It’s jealousy. They want to prove that any success they get won’t be because of Caitlin… pic.twitter.com/Nr4EGYgY3Q

— WBB and some other topics (@WBB_GLORIOUS) June 8, 2024

The most laughable part about this is that Reeve has been one of the lead drum beaters and guilt trippers, calling for more attention to be paid to women’s basketball (see the bottom of this article). No matter the cost.

Now, here is an opportunity to grow the women’s game at a level the sport has never seen before. More money, more popularity, it’s literally sitting there, one common sense decision away. And what does Reeve do? SHE says no, instead choosing personal vendettas over growing the game she claims to love so much. It’s hypocrisy at the highest level.

Reeve won’t be the only one who takes blame for leaving Clark off Team USA. She is aided by an Olympic committee that is made up of those who have competed against Clark. No Hawkeye or Fever coaches are included on the Team USA Olympic committee or staff.

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, whose team beat Iowa in the National Championship this season, along with former Lynx star (now LSU assistant) Seimone Augustus and Connecticut Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti are among those with the most pull. But Cheryl Reeve, as head coach and a WNBA President of Basketball Operations, has final say.

Now, you can listen to what some WNBA writers are echoing, which are the excuses that Reeve and Team USA officials are making. They’re saying that Clark isn’t good enough to be on the 2024 Team USA roster, that she has to wait her turn. Or, my personal favorite, that she wouldn’t get enough playing time to make her rabid fanbase happy…

I will say this about the reports of Caitlin Clark being left off the Olympic team…If true, especially this on👇
Then, Cheryl Reeve, her staff, and the committee need to grow up. #caitlinclark pic.twitter.com/hAOhLe27Gx

— Scott Pearson Eberly (@PearsonEberly) June 8, 2024

But all of that is nonsense. There is no logical reason not to have Clark on that roster. Team USA women haven’t lost an Olympic game since 1992. They are 70-3 in their history and haven’t lost a FIBA World Cup matchup since 2006. They pretty much never lose and beat most teams by 50 points.

International women’s basketball is still closer to what it was like in the 1990s for men’s basketball, back when The Dream Team faced other countries who were just starting to find their footing in the basketball world.

Related: Psst… Caitlin Clark is a Closet Minnesota Lynx Fan

So if you think keeping Caitlin Clark, one of the greatest young players in league history, off the roster may have been the difference between winning and losing for the US this summer, then you are kidding yourself.

This happened because the people leading the team and women’s basketball in the year 2024 — especially Minnesota Lynx and Team USA head decision maker, Cheryl Reeve — are giving into their own jealousy, envy and bias, instead of leaning into growth and business. Dumb.

So where is this energy at, Cheryl? Funny, we don’t see a lot of these tweets anymore for some reason…

Now show us the 💰!! https://t.co/RNvFPaquY9

— Cheryl Reeve (@LynxCoachReeve) April 2, 2023

#Bargain Time to up the rights fees for women’s sports. Stop settling for less dealmakers! https://t.co/ZIXoTCcRdG

— Cheryl Reeve (@LynxCoachReeve) April 5, 2022

#InvestinWomen https://t.co/Bc1QX4IiEy

— Cheryl Reeve (@LynxCoachReeve) February 22, 2022

So many people, like Michael Lyon in this editorial piece, have a surface view and fail to recognize the deeply rooted systems that marginalize women’s sports. Read the NCAA gender equity review (https://t.co/2xu0onRS5t) and apply to all women’s sports everywhere and every level. https://t.co/UyvWHIGbJg

— Cheryl Reeve (@LynxCoachReeve) March 2, 2022

Caitlin Clark: Huge Minnesota Lynx Fan

While Clark’s introductory press conference with the Indiana Fever basketball media featured plenty of talk about her future and her admiration for the team’s current and past stars, she also couldn’t help but reveal her passion for the Lynx.

Caitlin Clark: “I grew up loving the Minnesota Lynx. I probably shouldn’t say that anymore”

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 #WNBA #Fever pic.twitter.com/3B82yzmWDm

— Vanshay Murdock (@VanshayM) April 17, 2024

“I grew up loving the Minnesota Lynx. I probably shouldn’t say that anymore. That was obviously the closest WNBA team from where I grew up. Minneapolis was four hours from my house and obviously they had a dynasty there that was obviously really easy to cheer for.”

Caitlin Clark on being a Minnesota Lynx fan

With four WNBA Championships to their name, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that Clark was drawn to the Lynx at an early age.

Related: Paige Bueckers Chose UConn Over Being MN’s Caitlin Clark… But Don’t Tell That to the Internet

Clark has also highlighted her respect for former Lynx legend Maya Moore, whom she gave a shoutout to during her recent appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Here’s Clark getting a chance to meet her childhood idol back in March.

It's 9:30 a.m., but the stars are out in Iowa City. @MooreMaya x @CaitlinClark22 #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/0tc7xzLeTm

— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) March 3, 2024

She’s never been shy about being a big fan of Moore’s throughout her childhood, even witnessing when her new team, the Fever, defeated the Lynx in the 2012 WNBA Finals. While she was only 10 years old at the time, it’s clear the Lynx left a lasting impact on the basketball icon.

Clark will get her first chance to go toe-to-toe with her former favorite team on July 14, when the Fever visit Minnesota to battle the Lynx on ESPN. Clark will play Minnesota two more times during the 2024 WNBA season.

Related: Caitlin Clark Shows Off Her Non-Basketball Talents, And Fans Can’t Get Enough

Where is Target Center located? 

Target Center is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The address of Target Center is 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403.

Who plays at Target Center?

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx play at Target Center. 

What is the capacity of the Target Center?

The capacity at Target Center is 20,000, which is the number of seats at the arena. During Timberwolves games, capacity drops to 18,798.

What time do the doors open at Target Center?

Target Center doors open one hour before the game starts. 

Related: Minnesota Timberwolves schedule 2023: TV, channel, and more

How much is parking at the Target Center?

Target Center has almost 25,000 parking spaces in 38 parking lots and ramps downtown, with most providing a short walk or a light rail ride. You can expect to pay around $9 to $15 for parking at Target Center. 

Related: Minnesota Timberwolves Throwback Uniforms Honor Franchise Originals from 1989-96

What can you bring into Target Center?

Target Center allows items and bags no larger than 5” x 9″. Diaper bags and medical bags are subject to a security search.

Is Target Center cashless? 

Target Center is cashless and accepts all major credit cards as payment. You must use credit or debit cards to pay for food, beverages, and merchandise. You can also download the Timberwolves + Target Center app and navigate payment through your smart device too.

How much is a suite at Target Center?

Suites at Target Center cost between $4,000-$8,000 depending on the event and game. Suites at the Target Center feature lounge seating, a bar, and an HDTV. The guests will also receive exclusive access to the Club Level, VIP parking, and private entry into the Target Center.

• Chairman’s Club Suites are an exclusive sideline-located suite option at the Target Center. Chairman’s Club Suites can accommodate groups of 12-22 guests. 
• TCL Theater Boxes offer an all-inclusive premium option for small groups on a semi-private balcony overlooking the court. 

Related: Timberwolves Fans Flock Back to Target Center in Droves

What is there to eat at Target Center?

There are several delicious spots to eat at Target Center. We have listed locations where you can grab a bite to eat before or during the game. 

• Butcher and the Boar: Brats, onions, cheese, water, beer, soda, and more are out in sections 106, 205, and 237.
• The Breakfast Sandwich: Serving breakfast during a basketball game has never been better. The breakfast sandwich stand serves bacon, egg, cheese sandwiches, and more in sections 129 and 225.
• Chicken Shack: Fried Chicken Tenders, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Cheese Curds, and House-Seasoned Fries – Served with house-made condiments like the Target Center exclusive HOWL Sauce and Midwest favorite ranch dressing are in section 109.
• Craft Minneapolis Beer: Fans looking to drink local craft favorites from Minnesota can do so at section 104.
• Molten Melts: The classic Philly cheesesteak and more are in section 136.
• Budweiser Beer Garden: In section 121, this beer garden offers plenty of drinks on tap for fans to enjoy during game day.
• Mac Time: Offering a wide range of mac and cheese dishes like smoked brisket for fans to have during a basketball game in section 133.
• Northwood Diner: Enjoy classic burgers along with fan favorites like the Patty Melt and Mushroom Swiss Burger in section 129.
• Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich: Serving up the classic hot chicken sandwich and more in section 231.
• Rolling Smoke: House-smoked Meats like pulled pork, brisket and chicken. Served with classic BBQ sides, and sauces like Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce in section 126.
• Firehouse Burger: Hamburgers with jalapenos, cheese, lettuce, French fries, and more out in sections 113 and 211.
• Frozen Spoon: Grab Acai bowls, sundaes, and floats. For adults, spiked floats can be found in section 136.
• Tot Dish Tacos: Serving up warm tacos and more for fans to enjoy.
• Gourmet Burger: Fans looking for signature burgers, fries, beers, water, soda, and more can head to section 129.
• Fhima’s La Belle Epoque: Offering top-of-the-line cocktails and more for fans during a basketball game out in section 126.
• Life Café: Offering up the Beyond Burger, plant-based chicken dishes, and more in section 106.

Related: Rudy Gobert is Who Timberwolves Thought He Was

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Nate Mason, Dupree McBrayer could return to #Gophers’ lineup Saturday https://t.co/8sfoDV1LHf pic.twitter.com/cnpCloMBem

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Lynch has 55 blocks this season so far.

What of it? ? pic.twitter.com/uWB2YsBS01

— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) December 29, 2017

Mood when you hear there's VERY limited seats remaining for Saturday's game. ?

Grab yours while you can. ? https://t.co/sUGMm0iVi8 pic.twitter.com/CZpdg7lMyZ

— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) December 28, 2017

#MNWild’s Ryan Malone hoping for Olympic roster spot on Monday https://t.co/uMq7N1qNEU pic.twitter.com/LqtR83pmvG

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#Lynx Coach, Cheryl Reeve will have a statue in Minnesota before it's all said and done.

?:@TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/2iySAj2mki

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ICYMI:

Sean McVay and the Rams look scared of the #SKOL in the playoffs

?: Eric (Head Honcho)https://t.co/4pDXbBClxX

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 29, 2017

Yesterday, Case Keenum said he will hit those shots downfield, that he missed in GB, vs. Chicago and going forward.

If he does, and everything else stays consistent, the #SKOL will hoist the Lombardi at home in 37 days. pic.twitter.com/036w3mzCQs

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 29, 2017

Maybe…

Trubisky has been terrible (7 TD, 7 INT – 60% – ?). If he flops, they're miles away. https://t.co/CoDLfTOV12

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 29, 2017

Best. Owner. In. Football.

— J P (@j23pete) December 29, 2017

Best. *HONORARY. Owner. In. Football.@Dictionarycom: *given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.

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Others in Minnesota:

Our NFC North expert @BarstoolBigCat joined #Vikings Connected this week to talk about Sunday's game between his favorite team and ours.

?: https://t.co/dZq78bOC4K pic.twitter.com/SOCy8qVIfj

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 29, 2017

Also today, @NickNelsonMN posts Part 2 of his series on the Top 20 #MNTwins assets (#11-20). Share your thoughts. https://t.co/pRbRHdTCXP

— Twins Daily (@twinsdaily) December 29, 2017

#Gophers hockey returns from holiday break with 3-0 win over Army https://t.co/lkBokeAKWn pic.twitter.com/ocOjDgnbJy

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 30, 2017

The #Vikings' season could have turned out very differently had they lost to the Bears in their first meeting this season back in October. https://t.co/taCjLDOXbL pic.twitter.com/zkJifKDBT6

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 29, 2017

The Vikings' defense could end the regular season leading the league in fewest yards and points allowed. That hasn't happened in nearly 50 years. https://t.co/g3oR74n9is pic.twitter.com/FwjZ6PrRnE

— Access Vikings (@AccessVikings) December 29, 2017

With Jeff Teague out, Tyus Jones steps into starting role, from @JerryZgoda https://t.co/fj8TftM9vC pic.twitter.com/don4iTszvp

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 29, 2017

#Gophers women’s basketball living large beyond the arc https://t.co/RLBWXYlqX2 pic.twitter.com/CISKaQso5p

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 30, 2017

#Bears vs. #Vikings: Game time, TV, radio, what to watch for https://t.co/i26RAf9gZD pic.twitter.com/xrhWhxMwSX

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 30, 2017

Vikings lineman Joe Berger is ready to go out in style. (A Super Bowl would be nice.) https://t.co/IuPqxJ6kfe pic.twitter.com/2GtE92Wd65

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 30, 2017

Alan Page, Carl Eller liken the #Vikings’ defense to the Purple People Eaters https://t.co/gzSuZn52gj pic.twitter.com/GCcqKOf1Jx

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 30, 2017

Vikings center Pat Elflein ruled out for Sunday with shoulder injury https://t.co/WRhHoT9xpB pic.twitter.com/0dGVj0NzZT

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 29, 2017

Memo to #Vikings: It’s what you do with a first-round bye that matters https://t.co/q0Ac9PcKPe pic.twitter.com/Ls8L6XULUp

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 29, 2017

Bears at Vikings: Pioneer Press predictions #vikings #bears https://t.co/Ba7GLZuo7R pic.twitter.com/MDUbyRu6Zc

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 29, 2017

While Team USA takes on Canada, here's a piece on U.S. head coach Bob Motzko's climb up the coaching ranks, from @JulieRobenhymer. https://t.co/whQTZ6eiM5

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 29, 2017

Is it finally Danny’s year? https://t.co/ld7usnZRDX

— Twinkie Town (@TwinkieTown) December 30, 2017

National Stories to Watch:

This story is outstanding. https://t.co/03gNopYwUD

— Justin Gaard (@jgkfan) December 29, 2017

Bronson Arroyo hung up to spikes this season, prompting @zcrizer to take a look back at the 17-year career of a pitcher who was never supposed to amount to anything.https://t.co/bfCtIGZxxE

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The Red Sox haven’t given up hope of pulling off a trade for Manny Machado: https://t.co/PNxtB29WDB

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I've had Skipper fired for sexual harassment issues story for a week, but I decided it would be spiking football to report it given how much @outkick dominated @espn in 2017. But when I got these photos from a tipster, I decided to publish it all. Enjoy: https://t.co/JOe7xvEItx

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On Basketball: Calls, or non-calls, overshadowing games (from @AP) https://t.co/q8iqsiOFcj

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Playoff-snubbed Ohio State wins 24-7 over USC in Cotton Bowl https://t.co/MPcfwcCoXO pic.twitter.com/KLfwG2fNir

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Muddled Big Ten men's basketball schedule is a result of commissioner Jim Delany's meddling, columnist Patrick Reusse writes https://t.co/4bsvihf6QB pic.twitter.com/PeQn3dsFfH

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Pronman: 2018 World Junior Championship daily scouting journal (updated daily) https://t.co/ToEAYroLl0

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 30, 2017

First outdoor world junior game a success — at the expense of hockey https://t.co/QHUR8lJDIF

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 30, 2017

Eric Reid says his national anthem protest may cost him in free agency, but if it does, it's worth it to him https://t.co/WNceqmN4u1

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The Big Ten has been perfect in bowl season.

The Pac-12 has been, well … pic.twitter.com/TdI9KP7TtG

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Social Media:

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— NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2017

??

It looks like @HarriSmith22 is also a Pro Bowl snub snub. https://t.co/In0aDzpAhu

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 29, 2017

Brevyn Spann-Ford wears so many hats for Tech. Plays some PG, grabbed 14rb, 8-19fg for 19pt, blocked 3, dished five assists.

— Ryan James (@RyanJamesMN) December 30, 2017

CDH 84 StCloud Tech 73 Final. Sy Chatman 20/9, Ryan Larson 12p/9r/5a, Daniel Oturu 19p/7r/5bl. Trent Meyer 26pt, Brevyn SpannFord 19p/14r/5a

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Which QB do you believe would be the most uniting for #Vikings Twitter in 2018? (Not necessarily who you believe would be best)

— Alex Goble (@GobleLikeNoble) December 29, 2017

Aaron Rodgers https://t.co/bFzO4Zb6F1

— Drew Mahowald (@DrewMahowald) December 29, 2017

#mnwild has recalled Zach Parise from @iawild per the @totallimo I-35 Report. He is still on long term injured reserve (LTIR). pic.twitter.com/CZx5iMU98u

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 29, 2017

Very cool to see the @mnwild honor the American League Manager of the Year tonight. #LetsPlayHockey #Molitor #MNTwins pic.twitter.com/ZUkPaLCoBV

— Dustin Morse (@morsecode) December 30, 2017

A kid who went from home to home, sleeping on whatever was there & raised by a single mom, became one of the greatest athletes ever, banking more than $600M in on- and off-the-court money. Remarkable. Happy 33rd Birthday, @KingJames. pic.twitter.com/tnhE24yhtZ

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) December 30, 2017

12/30/97: Michael Jordan was the victim of a hoax call that his mother was in the hospital. He missed the first five minutes of the third quarter.https://t.co/XK20HIiFVj pic.twitter.com/i4GLWneEVx

— NBA 20 Years Ago (@NBA20YearsAgo) December 30, 2017

MSF Daily tag-teamed by Johnny Minnesota (@MNsportsNstuff) & The Boss@RealMNSportsFan

Per Thursday’s Minnesota Lynx announcement, Cheryl Reeve has received a multiyear contract extension. The 51 year-old Reeve has also been appointed as the team’s General Manager. On top of continuing to lead the reigning WNBA Champions from the sidelines, Reeve has always done plenty of work behind the scenes. Here is a clip from the Star Tribune’s by Kent Youngblood:

In a day-to-day sense, Reeve’s role won’t change. Reeve, who came to Minnesota to coach the Lynx in 2010, was always the one involved in preparing for the draft, pursuing and negotiating with free agents and constructing the roster for a team that won its fourth WNBA title in seven seasons last fall. The dynamic with Griffith was always collaborative.

“He was a part of every process,” Reeve said. “He was the voice, oftentimes, in trade calls with the league.”

But it was Reeve, always the preparer, who plotted the team’s course.

#Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve is promoted to GM and receives a multi-year contract extension. https://t.co/nrOr0Ez2H6 pic.twitter.com/JIIKCz7ltr

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 28, 2017

There is always that individual at the office who is greatly out producing their peers. The one that’s crushing quota and enjoying Friday afternoons on the golf course. Cheryl Reeve is that person (except she probably stays at the office and piles it on).

After leading the Lynx to 4 WNBA Championships in the past 7 years, locking up Reeve seems to be a no-brainer. The Star Tribune didn’t just hand out their 2017 “Sportsperson of the Year” award. That prestigious honor isn’t treated like champagne at New Years party.

As of Friday afternoon, the terms associated with the deal weren’t available.

Cheryl Reeve is now the sixth dual coach/GM in the WNBA. Here are the other five: Amber Stocks (Chicago), Curt Miller (Connecticut), Pokey Chatman (Indiana), Bill Laimbeer (Las Vegas), and Mike Thibault (Washington). The Lynx executive VP, Robert Griffin, previously held the GM role.

Besides hosting the All-Star Game in 2018, Minnesota will be pursuing their 5th ring. That’s Kobe Bryant stuff.

The core from last years title team will be back for another run. On top of that, extensions for members of Reeve’s staff also were announced. Cheryl Reeve seems primed to continue her out-of-this world tenure with the Glen Taylor-owned franchise.

Percentage wise, Reeve is the all-time winningest coach in the history of the WNBA. No disrespect to her or the late Pat Summitt, but neither are considered the Tom Brady of their profession…. yet. As for the GOAT, I wonder if he’ll ever make the jump to the next level.

Johnny Minnesota @TheJohnnyMN
Minnesota Sports Fan MinnesotaSportsFan.com

How’d We Do/Top Stories?

#Twolves go cold at end in loss to Grizzlies https://t.co/C3PnOXeoDB pic.twitter.com/vbEcBRGBtO

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

Gasol’s 21, Evans’ free throws help Grizzlies snap skid, beat Wolves 95-92 https://t.co/JpwhjI3e9Z #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/pvSUECgcgg

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 5, 2017

After the latest head-scratching @Timberwolves loss, @JonKrawczynski breaks down the concerning flaws in their game.https://t.co/dugMBCZYg7

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 5, 2017

If you thought Tom Thibodeau wouldn't play his #Twolves starters for a ton of minutes this season, so far you're wrong. @RandBall has the numbers: https://t.co/uc6p8bL0Ux #NBA pic.twitter.com/z12NGrf9qy

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 4, 2017

Who Plays Today?

? Charlie Coyle, Bruce Boudreau and Matt Cullen discuss the #mnwild's upcoming California road trip. pic.twitter.com/HE6RBCUP52

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 4, 2017

John Shipley: Wild in danger of drifting into irrelevance https://t.co/jPVPaW1HWV pic.twitter.com/Hl6WLh0qVs

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 4, 2017

Leg is ‘strong and sturdy,’ and so is Wild forward Charlie Coyle https://t.co/M9NOO6UV9V pic.twitter.com/tTeda4GAmj

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 4, 2017

Darcy Kuemper and Christian Folin traded wintry Minnesota for the California beach and, what do you know, @RussoHockey finds they're doing just fine.https://t.co/H9kSQoGdfP

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 5, 2017

The second period and its long change are leaving the @mnwild exposed. @ev_sporer breaks it down in the latest Wild Walkthrough. https://t.co/FTShgCPjGn

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 4, 2017

? #mnwild heads west for three tough games against the Kings, Ducks and Sharks: https://t.co/0FzrQAB6vb pic.twitter.com/OVMrzTrtAf

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 4, 2017

Ironing out the little things are big in Dubnyk's success with #mnwild https://t.co/0aBAnQhEYj pic.twitter.com/COuerL09vY

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

After losing job with Wild, Darcy Kuemper rebounding in Los Angeles https://t.co/0K2XQNROdT pic.twitter.com/CzRwUPYqOH

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 5, 2017

McBrayer is back, not a moment too soon for #Gophers https://t.co/uU5MWAJIIG pic.twitter.com/kRQSvtpo6A

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

Today at @Minnesota247
our "Big Ten Power Rankings by GI" feature switches from football to our first basketball power ranking of the seasonhttps://t.co/IYSUtJgUft

— Ryan James (@RyanJamesMN) December 4, 2017

Dupree McBrayer is back, not a moment too soon for Gophers https://t.co/gxaPmip4Oy #Gophers

— Go Gophers! (@GoldenGophers) December 5, 2017

Minnesota Sports Fan News, Articles, Tweets, Stuff:

#Gophers ? looking to lock down biggest 2018 commits yet this weekend at #eLITe18Palooza

?: @MNsportsNstuff and The Boss #RTB #eLITe18 #SkiUMah 〽️https://t.co/lgDXfBeaal

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 5, 2017

ICYMI:

#Gophers Volleyball is rolling through the NCAA Tournament again.#SkiUMah

?: @MNsportsNstuff https://t.co/tQjlPwdNyb

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 3, 2017

Julio Jones is Xavier Rhodes' latest SUPERSTAR victim. #SKOL

?✅??

?: @MNsportsNstuff https://t.co/aN5dtFm7g7

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 4, 2017

No Japanese SUPERSTARS playing for the #MNTwins next year..

?: @MNsportsNstuff https://t.co/aQEjFOOqzJ

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 4, 2017

Towns needs to learn to control his emotions better on the floor.

That was a stupid shot out of frustration. Your team is on a 9-2 run late in a close game.

CALM THE F*** DOWN AND BE SMARTER.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 5, 2017

Yeah well I would be pissed too when I have the ability to be a perennial all star but the coaching only allows me to shoot 4 times in a game

— Caleb Strack (@strackerMSF) December 5, 2017

Big part of that is on him.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 5, 2017

Not so sure. Getting the ball passed to you isn't always your choice.

— Caleb Strack (@strackerMSF) December 5, 2017

Definitely not all on him but I bet other great big man wouldn’t have had that problem with Thibs as a coach.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 5, 2017

Thibs holds Towns lack of defense against him on offense. Wouldn't surprise me to see Towns leave when his contract is up if this continues.

— Caleb Strack (@strackerMSF) December 5, 2017

Lol, calm down Little Brother.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 5, 2017

Anybody down for hopping off the Thibs train? pic.twitter.com/LdSdBLsSlN

— Caleb Strack (@strackerMSF) December 5, 2017

???

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 5, 2017

Memphis is 7-15.

Wolves need to get their shit together.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 5, 2017

Hmm… SP: Erv, Berrios, Gibson, Mejia, May. RP: Hildy, Rogers, Pressly, Moya, Duffey, Busenitz, Hughes?

— Nick Nelson (@NickNelsonMN) December 4, 2017

That starting rotation….

?…

? https://t.co/LSRMfGqL7D

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 4, 2017

It could be decent, especially with Gonsalves/Romero/Littell/etc waiting in the wings, but yeah. They need to add.

— Nick Nelson (@NickNelsonMN) December 4, 2017

I like all 3 of those prospects but with this lineup (and I know the upgrades look to be coming in FA) I don’t know what I’d do if this is the rotation they trot out for week 1….

Probably tweet/write negatively about it…

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 4, 2017

Timberwolves offense needs to move with a purpose. They were just going through the motions last night

— Brian Sampson (@BrianSampsonNBA) December 5, 2017

There was motion?

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 5, 2017

Others in Minnesota:

If #MNVikings look well-prepared, it's because they are, writes @chipscoggins https://t.co/4VwF5JubWr pic.twitter.com/iHGeL8IlPO

— Access Vikings (@AccessVikings) December 5, 2017

#MNVikings now scoring instead of stalling in the red zone https://t.co/KBGue9y0z1 pic.twitter.com/gHjOa9hPBG

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

Our boys' basketball preview, including the preseason Dream Team and other story lines for the season https://t.co/91vzZdTd94 pic.twitter.com/n13EX1KWvf

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

Zimmer says Vikings are starting to ‘believe’ https://t.co/FWS4xvqrPW pic.twitter.com/4XuupzZCsl

— 1500 ESPN (@1500ESPN) December 5, 2017

Despite lofty accolades, Bueckers remains focused on bringing girls' basketball state title back to Hopkins https://t.co/gR8QFAMBPb pic.twitter.com/1VbH6iwCZu

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

Major changes coming for Minnesota northern pike rules https://t.co/qyRhZA0N68 pic.twitter.com/YlK8k2MsVN

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

Super Bowl Experience tickets go on sale Tuesday for Minneapolis event https://t.co/mVm1vEpA1O pic.twitter.com/1freqFx2dO

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 4, 2017

Hey, the hashmarks for the #Vikings game at Atlanta on Sunday were in the wrong place. https://t.co/z7Wcbdnuj8 #NFL #fail pic.twitter.com/lNQhmeMeSm

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 4, 2017

Ex-Gophers center Travis Boyd will make NHL debut tonight https://t.co/Bp1tOBjlEo pic.twitter.com/1sOW7YjIKT

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 4, 2017

#Vikings running backs did the dirty work and Jerick McKinnon brought out the 'Dirty Bird' in Atlanta. https://t.co/ZbKDttVtSZ pic.twitter.com/XnfzUb49YD

— Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) December 4, 2017

#Gophers drop two spots in new @AP men's basketball poll. Where did @StribSports writer @Marcus_R_Fuller put them? https://t.co/r2xlGO5lT3 #B1G pic.twitter.com/s9mnKriwZM

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 4, 2017

Thrilled to announce that beginning in 2018 the Star Tribune will have a Sports Analytics writer.
Doubly thrilling: that writer will be the multi-talented @ChristopherHine

Big year ahead! You’ll be hearing more about all this in early '18.

Congrats to Chris! pic.twitter.com/SVP8zog3Av

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 4, 2017

Top #Gophers basketball recruit Daniel Oturu from Cretin-Derham Hall says he'll be fine after injuring ankle Saturday vs. Hopkins. https://t.co/ZJehviCB75 pic.twitter.com/T0oXp42RxS

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 4, 2017

With No. 1 seed in NFC, Vikings’ Super Bowl path could run through U.S. Bank Stadium https://t.co/GbHdoPaR3J pic.twitter.com/1HNfK4cgbs

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 5, 2017

‘Clutch’ nicknames fit Vikings’ Jarius Wright to a ‘T’ https://t.co/b3KVFK08un pic.twitter.com/tbbvq1K2B1

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 5, 2017

Lindsay Whalen to call eight Timberwolves games this year for Fox Sports North https://t.co/1djrnwB40N pic.twitter.com/Nbvb3XbXSa

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 4, 2017

Gophers basketball drops to No. 14 in AP poll after first loss #Gophers https://t.co/i4i60jaRhn pic.twitter.com/CgvM6Ibo85

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 4, 2017

Secret to Vikings QB Case Keenum's success: "charisma and confidence" https://t.co/CkzkwtgDbc pic.twitter.com/c9XdSr5DOD

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 4, 2017

The @Vikings defense is crushing it. What do you think, Mike Zimmer?

"We did some things we have to get better at, honestly."

Classic coach. Here's @JonKrawczynski's latest.https://t.co/mFJha0d0SN

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 5, 2017

National Stories to Watch:

Fantasy playoff update:tight end Rob Gronkowski suspended for one game for late hit. (No #FantasyFootball comments, please.) https://t.co/KCEGve9FI8 #NFL pic.twitter.com/b3aSX3PPZp

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 4, 2017

#CollegeFootballPlayoff committee to conference champs: So what? @RJstrib writes: https://t.co/k2Mo0mR1F5 #B1G pic.twitter.com/BRGrVbtOrS

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 4, 2017

The U.S.-Canada pre-Olympic tour stopped in St. Paul. @gopherstate reports on the women's continuing preparations for PyeongChang. https://t.co/UADSByNxjB

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 4, 2017

Here is our full update on https://t.co/iLSuC0HswN, including @AKinkhabwala’s reporting on #Steelers LB Ryan Shazier’s back injury. She was on the scene last night.https://t.co/eEwn9D6YA5

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 5, 2017

I have never hoped to be more wrong by video injury analysis than tonight here. https://t.co/gMAGdJ2fkX

— David J. Chao, MD (@ProFootballDoc) December 5, 2017

#Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski could lose a lot of money if his one-game ban is upheld:https://t.co/aI815uza7v

— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) December 5, 2017

"Hopefully pretty soon." #MNTwins No. 2 prospect Nick Gordon has his sights set on contributing to the big league club. Watch: https://t.co/pi6vid0tdu pic.twitter.com/dbPLEOpIaV

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) December 5, 2017

Social Media:

When it finally snows and you know it’s game over, it’s winter. pic.twitter.com/t6bmIyNpPe

— MNhousewives • Sarah (@MNHousewives) December 5, 2017

haha, hey @RussoHockey @mnwild @BMileskiKFAN … check out these blues fans on the fan cam that were sitting next to us when Dumba scored the OT winner. pic.twitter.com/IkAuvhVrK9

— John Wester (@jwester34) December 4, 2017

Don’t want to put the cart before the horse, but this team is going to be a tough out with home field advantage.. #Vikings

— bk (@skolszn) December 5, 2017

We can sweep this remaining schedule long as the Vikings don't let up… @DiMurphyMN @CaitlinSiem @RUN_CNC @kari_wahlen @mnsquad @cyvonne1229 @VikeFans @ashmicg @realmnsportsfan pic.twitter.com/CxCMTDtanw

— Vince Wright (@thebigsmooth1) December 5, 2017

4 days ‼️〽️ pic.twitter.com/QuJVU6O8IS

— CJ Smith lll (@Cjsmith004) December 4, 2017

4 Days!!!!! Also good talking with Coach @KirkCiarrocca coming in today #RTB pic.twitter.com/BJSjziKZk7

— Benny Sapp III © (@benjaminsapp) December 4, 2017

National Signing Day is Dec. 20! Come hang out with us at our #Gophers Signing Day Social! It will be an #eLITe18 time! #SkiUMah #RTB https://t.co/O19Esy3WPb pic.twitter.com/03Eb0SQJEf

— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 4, 2017

MSF Daily by The Boss@RealMNSportsFan

How’d We Do/Top Stories?

One-way foul calls on #twolves Karl-Anthony Towns a frustration but "no comment by me." https://t.co/eE5ggwDqsm pic.twitter.com/K9eHS7QzL4

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 30, 2017

#twolves roll 120-102 over New Orleans; Anthony Davis ejected before halftime for Pelicans. @JerryZgoda with more from Smoothie King Center https://t.co/FP4WIHQNaF pic.twitter.com/93dufgzuRW

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 30, 2017

Wiggins scores 28 points to help Timberwolves beat Pelicans 120-102 https://t.co/9zIxo1e8TX #timberwolves https://t.co/AlFbbRE6nP pic.twitter.com/VHpbxN4W45

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 30, 2017

Thank you, #Gophers, for an amazing environment tonight. Read the recap from the #B1GACC defeat. https://t.co/iPAdjuJ1sG

— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 30, 2017

#Gophers put on a show for sellout crowd but take first loss of season vs. Miami, 86-81. @Marcus_R_Fuller with game details https://t.co/imxH6kdqdn pic.twitter.com/mEd1Cn4Lo3

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 30, 2017

Hoffarber 2.0: Watch Amir Coffey score from his backside for #Gophers (A+ game-action shot from @CarlosGphoto) https://t.co/FVr7JqhqLU pic.twitter.com/k1WSvAirr1

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 30, 2017

No. 12 Gophers fall to No. 10 Miami at a packed Williams Arena https://t.co/LAhPWk8eYc #gophers pic.twitter.com/DSt39cOb0i

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 30, 2017

"Five Things to Know: Gophers Struggle Without McBrayer" is up at @Minnesota247 now https://t.co/idN1t21Odl

— Ryan James (@RyanJamesMN) November 30, 2017

Who Plays Today?

"Until our forwards in particular start to play the game the right way, we will not win." — Chuck Fletcher spoke on a slew of topics with media earlier. pic.twitter.com/Zdaffg2lIm

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) November 30, 2017

? ICYMI Zach Parise skated for the first time since his surgery in October. https://t.co/vaq6a2VYji caught up with the #mnwild forward. pic.twitter.com/R555U6lNCm

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) November 30, 2017

Sources: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher in final year of contract https://t.co/lXaNBwmltO

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) November 30, 2017

Minnesota Sports Fan News, Articles, Tweets, Stuff:

We have some fun in our first full-length podcast.

In the first half of the show we talk the state of Gopher Basketball and Football along with our love for both coaches compared to those who came before them.

In the second half Eric flip-flops on Teddy vs Case and we talk the Vikings’ chances for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

The entire time, Brandon is battling sickness but NOT the restriction of a shirt.

Music by Mike Schpitz and Phys Edison: Sly and The Family Jones

ICYMI

This is classic….

LA Rams jumped us after we stomped them 2 weeks ago.. #SKOL

?: @MNsportsNstuff https://t.co/jnh6RCnXdr

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 29, 2017

The #Gophers put a NEW oar in the water today.

It was MUCH needed.

Welcome to Minnesota @VicViramontes10 #RTB #SkiUMah 〽️https://t.co/3TUgq2yfGy

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 28, 2017

Others in Minnesota:

#Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck to Sid Hartman: “We’re winning in every aspect of what we’re doing … development of our players on and off the field.” https://t.co/N2NKr0jU7D pic.twitter.com/UqZUsawmha

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 30, 2017

After coming from Puerto Rico, libero Dalianliz Rosado digs what she does for #Gophers volleyball. Column from Patrick Reusse https://t.co/JeNgJPru2H pic.twitter.com/aVkl8OleeR

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 30, 2017

#Vikings, even at 9-2, have flaws they hope to fix before being further exposed @GoesslingStrib writes https://t.co/ZCtVlGAuCt pic.twitter.com/zcVTqoclax

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 30, 2017

Add him to the list: #Gophers linebacker Jaylen Waters announces he's transferring https://t.co/qV4IkB5TzT pic.twitter.com/7BodttIGW8

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 30, 2017

#loslynx star Maya Moore named Sports Illustrated's Performer of the Year https://t.co/PrBdzcw81M pic.twitter.com/1Gcz6eQ17s

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 29, 2017

#Gophers women's basketball loses first game of the season, falling 88-83 at North Carolina in Big Ten/ACC Challenge https://t.co/EcSHsMzHME pic.twitter.com/hvTWZZzY1z

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 29, 2017

Fearsome defense and #SuperBowl defeats are part of #Vikings lore. So are the seasons that were saved by back-up quarterbacks. @RandBall ranks the best: https://t.co/FqYiAd4kIV pic.twitter.com/zJNAsSCIJe

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 29, 2017

If you're a #Vikings fan and don't like @AaronRodgers12, maybe you'll reconsider after reading this. https://t.co/HbY1pTWk8k pic.twitter.com/8ZG5TFKyQc

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 29, 2017

#Gophers hoops coach Richard Pitino’s advice to @Coach_Fleck: It gets better https://t.co/dT2l9pvdvi pic.twitter.com/tApUzH9tMc

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 30, 2017

Gophers linebacker Jaylen Waters is latest to announce transfer plans https://t.co/thks1tTSnZ pic.twitter.com/wYrUeRVj4Y

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 30, 2017

Gophers AD Mark Coyle wanted to send message with P.J. Fleck extension https://t.co/EYk0cXJMiL pic.twitter.com/dJk8exCZuq

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 30, 2017

Everything must go! #LosLynx host a garage sale of championship gear https://t.co/i38oWp0mDo pic.twitter.com/MQUk4Enkkl

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 30, 2017

Vikings’ 2016 lesson: ‘It can go south real quick if you don’t stay focused’ https://t.co/MFNkG2SuLd pic.twitter.com/i6784A7Wr2

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 30, 2017

Vikings’ Laquon Treadwell putting wins above receptions https://t.co/6eoTjOCmJi pic.twitter.com/Xr2WS3ncFi

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 30, 2017

Three cheers for Vikings QB Case Keenum from everybody but his coach https://t.co/c9cZo6Gv4p pic.twitter.com/Wa8bqSEqFZ

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 29, 2017

Anatomy of the trade that sent Erik Haula and Alex Tuch from the Wild to Vegas https://t.co/HK6GNXAcQV

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) November 30, 2017

Mike Zimmer remains ‘one week at a time’ with Vikings’ quarterback situation https://t.co/HbsRmeQaRm pic.twitter.com/w1luGIfxXO

— 1500 ESPN (@1500ESPN) November 30, 2017

Vikings RB Latavius Murray says he’s better now than in Pro Bowl season of 2015 https://t.co/AieWaUZvEE pic.twitter.com/OZcHCk4EU3

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 30, 2017

National Stories to Watch:

ESPN laying off 150 employees in attempt to "re-direct resources." https://t.co/RSlqwAZBSB pic.twitter.com/UXIFXJecyC

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 29, 2017

The Loop’s NFL Picks: Week 13 https://t.co/IYlzXxN1LT pic.twitter.com/bnUZFnKYPu

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 30, 2017

Here are the @NFL Players of the Month, including week-to-week #Vikings starter Case Keenum being honored pic.twitter.com/y9Ih0nXD94

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 30, 2017

Been getting some questions about this. #Browns  WR Josh Gordon won't be a UFA until 2020 because he's not played enough accrued games this season, which means his current contract salary ($1.06M) carries over into 2018. Will now be a restricted free agent in 2019. pic.twitter.com/30eGUNUtcP

— J.R. (@JReidDraftScout) November 30, 2017

This Day, 30 Years Ago: @BoJackson runs for 221 yards on 18 carries, famously bowls over Bosworth on way to endzone. pic.twitter.com/97HQ9aTzWP

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 30, 2017

Case Keenum is the NFC's offensive player of the month https://t.co/jjjpxTMRTb

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 30, 2017

Sacrifice bunting is way down as teams realize it's often not smart strategy, but what about bunting for hits? @Cran_Boy crunches the numbers. https://t.co/rQDYkDUsrc

— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) November 30, 2017

Social Media:

#TBT @SCSUHUSKIES_WR Monte Sinner receives his 1961 national champion plaque from Coach Willis Woods. 2017-18 Huskies will host SMSU tonight at 7 pm in Halenbeck – #NSICWR season opener.
Prep Night: $1 admission for kids K-12 pic.twitter.com/mQlOPq3eF3

— SCSU HUSKIES (@SCSUHUSKIES) November 30, 2017

LISTEN: Everson Griffen met the press and things got weird real quick https://t.co/RZ8CzGUWUH

— KFAN1003 (@KFAN1003) November 30, 2017

Time for some #TBT – heading back a few years with @SCSUHUSKIES_MBB Kevin Schlagel and Forrest Witt. SCSU on the road at UMC and BSU this weekend. Listen on AM 1390 @1390GCS pic.twitter.com/m5jy9x9i5V

— SCSU HUSKIES (@SCSUHUSKIES) November 30, 2017

Seeing our 2018 Commits and some top 2019’s this week. The operation continues ?‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/AIVCdluvu4

— Ed Warinner (@4Warinner) November 30, 2017

TODAY'S THE DAY #MSGA pic.twitter.com/DlByKOj3rn

— Fore Play (@ForePlayPod) November 30, 2017

M&J Poll: Which MN coach would you most like to drink with?

— 1500 ESPN (@1500ESPN) November 30, 2017

.@casekeenum7 has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Month!

?: https://t.co/cugQIm6hke pic.twitter.com/gCQf6BCQVr

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 30, 2017

QB Case Keenum has been named NFC offensive player of the month for his standout performances against Washington, LA, and Detroit. #Skol pic.twitter.com/IBu8EBblOv

— Last Word On Vikings (@LWOS_Vikings) November 30, 2017

@4Warinner #twinning 〽
RTB?〽 pic.twitter.com/ND9YNI1Yw3

— Alex Reigelsperger☃ (@a_reigelsperger) November 30, 2017

Boudreau on Parise continued: "We won't play him until he is ready. He is going to have to get the okay from the trainers and doctors."

— KFAN1003 (@KFAN1003) November 30, 2017

#TBT to 1978 when the Eagles brought their Hotel California Tour to Met Stadium!

Don't forget to use #EaglesBuffettAtTF when posting your Eagles/Buffett photos & memories for a chance to win tix! More info: https://t.co/ihsNRRC4OT pic.twitter.com/VOPCEtmpDu

— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) November 30, 2017

Zach Parise here for #92Noon emergency #VoxInTheBox, and we r hoping you’ll join, too. pic.twitter.com/x6j8dwPQ3G

— Paul Allen (@PAOnTheMic) November 30, 2017

Join us in congratulating @Numerouno1_, @T_muhneyy10 and @ITSME_DONNELLG on earning @B1Gfootball Honorable Mention!

? https://t.co/trk2hvs7Vw pic.twitter.com/eZYyC1cFN4

— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) November 29, 2017

MSF Daily by Eric Strack @RealMNSportsFan

How’d We Do?

Tom Thibodeau says the #TWolves‘ rebounding and unselfishness was very good tonight pic.twitter.com/2cY5RtJM7o

— FOX Sports North (@fsnorth) November 5, 2017

Thoughts on KAT’s boxscore stuffing, Butler’s deference and a small but important change led by Jamal Crawford. https://t.co/0b3bOD5W6U

— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) November 5, 2017

Timberwolves top Dallas for first four-game winning streak since 2012 https://t.co/rtXzSti4U9 pic.twitter.com/ji3kyNYlHa

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 5, 2017

#Twolves stop Dallas 112-99 at Target Center for their first four-game winning streak in nearly five years. @JerryZgoda was there https://t.co/DXxf1iYyDA pic.twitter.com/9ChOrWvNgy

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 5, 2017

Fun time having @JimmyButler join us on the baseline for the final few minutes as the #twolves beat the Mavericks 99 – 112. @StribSports pic.twitter.com/ppfexUALaL

— Anthony Soufflé (@AnthonySouffle) November 5, 2017

#mnwild blanked by Chicago, complete 3-3 homestand and look very, very ordinary. STORY>>>https://t.co/zi3zRtS8Qm

— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) November 5, 2017

Wild fall 2-0 to archrival Blackhawks in final game of homestand https://t.co/tWcEZ3vM8f pic.twitter.com/AZd8yBWgk4

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 5, 2017

Two late goals send Chicago to 2-0 victory over Wild https://t.co/zFBqdZvhiY via @StribSports @theothermegryan #mnwild #nhl pic.twitter.com/cEyb3roWve

— Aaron Lavinsky (@ADLavinsky) November 5, 2017

A few takeaways from the #Gophers loss to Michigan as the Wolverines run up and down in the field in Ann Arbor. https://t.co/c6bz9ntYh0 pic.twitter.com/df3QT6WZZR

— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsMN) November 5, 2017

“We had a lot of missed tackles,’’ P.J. Fleck said. More on the #Gophers‘ loss to Michigan, giving the Wolverines the Little Brown Jug for the second year in a row, from @RJstrib https://t.co/00uP5LHQSD

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 5, 2017

Who Plays Today?

Back at for Military Night!

? Wolves vs. @hornets
? 7 p.m. CT
? @TargetCenterMN
? @fsnorth
? @wccoradio
? https://t.co/mWNd5Ldnq8 pic.twitter.com/ZakO1QTgAS

— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 5, 2017

Before @GopherFootball kicks at the Big House, hear from Coach Pitino why you should be at the Pav tomorrow at noon. https://t.co/JestNV5Jcapic.twitter.com/x6Zg3usZXw

— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 4, 2017

Hear from Murph on the impact Sunday’s game will have. pic.twitter.com/sougSIiYHG

— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 4, 2017

Get your tickets at https://t.co/JestNUO7NA

— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 4, 2017

Richard Pitino wants #Gophers fans to pack Pavilion for today’s charity exhibition vs Green Bay. By @Marcus_R_Fuller https://t.co/YkWoWz8E3S pic.twitter.com/89vlpZM0xZ

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 5, 2017

Minnesota Sports Fan Writes:

ICYMI

#jellyfam and @Jellyfam_Dimes taking over and we get to be a part of it… Can’t wait. #Gophers #SkiUMah 〽️? https://t.co/RiyfuSxW6L

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 2, 2017

Armstrong is probably gone but it could be a blessing-in-disguise for Fleck and the #Gophers.. #RTB #SkiUMah 〽️ https://t.co/Y0xNazyzTH

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 2, 2017

Others in Minnesota Write:

#Wolves and #mnwild report cards up by @timfaklis and @myhockeyeyes pic.twitter.com/6eqh4NKy6x

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) November 5, 2017

Longtime Minnesota deer hunter shares land, wisdom with those new to the scene https://t.co/LRAaU2adcD pic.twitter.com/BW5No6lAlB

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 5, 2017

COLUMN: Wild selling stale product in market with more shiny objects #MNWild https://t.co/3z9OVj7hvB via @pioneerpress

— Brian Murphy (@murphPPress) November 5, 2017

Charley Walters: Astros’ unique championship model tough to copy, Twins GM Levine says https://t.co/rLYwOpx0OR pic.twitter.com/Nju2aMvghC

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 5, 2017

Timberwolves’ Gorgui Dieng: ‘I just want to play’ https://t.co/w1IBcB8BUK pic.twitter.com/ySeDZsml1H

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 5, 2017

Vikings great Randy Moss embraces his ESPN role as much as fans embrace him. https://t.co/DNnikDiGfF pic.twitter.com/7vKCC89TRl

— Star Tribune (@StarTribune) November 5, 2017

Even when deer are absent, alertness required by hunting is satisfying. Deer stand meditations from the opener by @StribDennis https://t.co/fe2Tq04Cmt pic.twitter.com/SbSUJTfZKq

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 5, 2017

After another weather delay, Michigan runs downstream for the entire game against #Gophers. @chipscoggins‘ column https://t.co/wltJRv4q7T pic.twitter.com/S1AARa0u95

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 5, 2017

Sunday Q&A with #mnlynx star Lindsay Whalen, who appeared as a guest on KG’s “Area 21.” From @RandBall https://t.co/jIlrp2568I pic.twitter.com/tivDSAlftm

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 5, 2017

National Stories to Watch:

The best HB performances from last week pic.twitter.com/XYEsMK8Zp7

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) November 5, 2017

Cap Space Update For All 32 Teams https://t.co/wBr3b1FKMY #NFL pic.twitter.com/ntUUwoyElw

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) November 4, 2017

So, how did you all sleep last night, if you slept at all? pic.twitter.com/6aHBak3e26

— Iowa On BTN (@IowaOnBTN) November 5, 2017

“Swarm of the Century” https://t.co/yiSpkZ0lAj pic.twitter.com/oZvg9WUGxC

— Hawk Central (@hawkcentral) November 5, 2017

Social Media:

At least the #TWolves won…….

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 5, 2017

Current mood… @DrunkZachParise pic.twitter.com/82qHdq1E09

— Drunk Coyle (@Drunk_Coyle) November 5, 2017

#MNTwins pitching prospect Tyler Jay on growing stronger mentally battling injuries/fatigue past 2 seasons. https://t.co/6D8ICY9iAG

— Mike Berardino (@MikeBerardino) November 5, 2017

Jeff Teague: “I don’t think we’ve played a beautiful game yet, but we don’t care. We just want to win.”

— jace frederick (@JaceFrederick) November 5, 2017

The #Gophers currently have -26 yards of total offense in the second half. They’ve allowed five sacks and Jared Weyler is now limping off the field.

— Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) November 5, 2017

Anisimov on if that’s the kind of shot you can redirect: “Yeah, bc nobody’s around me and nobody pushing me around. It makes it easier.”

— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) November 5, 2017

Hard to watch. But I’m not surprised at all by the Michigan game.

— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) November 5, 2017

#AllEyesNorth

— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) November 5, 2017

#Gophers fall in Ann Arbor 33-10 as Michigan racks up 371 rushing yards.

Minnesota takes on Nebraska at home next Saturday.

— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsMN) November 5, 2017

Last time five #Gophers starters averaged double figures was 1965-66 when Lou Hudson and Archie Clark led the U in scoring? https://t.co/fudUXWgGxF

— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) November 5, 2017

#AllEyesNorth

— Tyus Jones (@1Tyus) November 5, 2017

Pitino talking about why @GopherMBB is doing a charity game Sunday to help Puerto Rico pic.twitter.com/BvGHup8TU0

— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) November 5, 2017

Congrats to Burnsville’s finest since @FSNGorg https://t.co/umeMeKaTSG

— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) November 5, 2017

Extremely clear that Fleck is frustrated with the lack of separation from his WR’s, and the offense overall. https://t.co/CEXh7tsm6P

— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsMN) November 5, 2017

REMINDER this is a great place to go if you’re looking for @mnwild audio. Pregame, postgame and more #mnwild https://t.co/BS8XRrX3o5

— Kevin Falness (@RadioFalness) November 5, 2017

Daylight saving time is complete nonsense.

— Tom Froemming (@BaseballByTom) November 5, 2017

True Story!! pic.twitter.com/Gl1yD2aqdO

— TWolves Army (@TWolvesArmy) November 5, 2017

Before clearing the field the Flecks test the benches at Michigan Stadium @StribSports @RJstrib #Gophers #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/k5KZXdptMz

— Elizabeth Flores (@floresliz12) November 4, 2017

… Meanwhile, Iowa has scored 55 points against Ohio State. That’s a lot?

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 4, 2017

Michigan has 234 rushing yards vs. #Gophers.

— Randy Johnson (@RJstrib) November 5, 2017

.@AdrianPeterson.
296 rushing yards.
IN A SINGLE GAME? ???

It happened exactly 10 years ago today. pic.twitter.com/gQjXl5pe4m

— NFL (@NFL) November 4, 2017

pic.twitter.com/976sEYZg5P

— maggaggie (@88mugsy88) November 5, 2017

Deer hunters coat themselves with disgusting scents and excretions. I’m trying something new, the remains of my h.s. bottle of Brut 33.

— Dick Bremer (@dbremer_pxp) November 5, 2017

.@iawolves defeat the Magic: 96-92.

Fan Reactions: https://t.co/KGzHBZF40N#OnePackAllIn pic.twitter.com/Y4wof5HEpS

— Howlin’ T-Wolf (@howlintwolf) November 5, 2017

.@Coach_Fleck on Donnell Greene’s punch: “That’s not our culture…100% unacceptable, he’ll have to pay the price for that.”

— Matt Jessen-Howard (@mjessenhoward) November 5, 2017

#Twolves defeat the Mavericks 112-99.

Fan Reactions: https://t.co/thwtkdApJt#AllEyesNorth pic.twitter.com/Q49za0Aw2a

— Howlin’ T-Wolf (@howlintwolf) November 5, 2017

#Gophers are getting ready for tonight’s game. Going to be cold and potentially wet in Ann Arbor. pic.twitter.com/oZn27wpAKV

— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) November 4, 2017

WATCH: @JacobBenson17 gives the huskies an early 1-0 lead! #hp25 pic.twitter.com/ahFunAOrub

— Husky Productions (@hphky) November 4, 2017

@teddyb_h2o good God, that kid have a cannon for an arm ??? pic.twitter.com/0lf422djS7

— Footballzone (@UReady4Football) November 4, 2017

MSF Daily by Eric Strack @RealMNSportsFan

How’d We Do?

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Who Plays Today?

We stand together as one.#Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/Ol12sN9H33

— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) November 4, 2017

My game preview / keys to the game / players to watch & prediction for the #Gophers battle for the Little Brown Jug. https://t.co/6noi9OkUBg pic.twitter.com/zAlXIKfL8n

— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsMN) November 3, 2017

GGR 11.3.17 – @RyanBurnsMN & @lukebuer preview the battle for the Little Brown Jug as the #Gophers take on Michigan. https://t.co/qXTwoLrXpz pic.twitter.com/obQgt8qNd7

— GopherGridiron Radio (@GopherRadio) November 3, 2017

Baby of the Barber family has become the #Gophers new tackling machine. @RJstrib on Thomas Barber: https://t.co/L9atmpCV9A #B1G pic.twitter.com/QnxzmhlSth

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 3, 2017

#MNWild coach Bruce Boudreau on facing the Chicago Blackhawks again pic.twitter.com/7Yg6hdtWZy

— Megan Ryan (@theothermegryan) November 3, 2017

? @mnwildVision has all the details about #CHIvsMIN pic.twitter.com/pz2FMmKURc

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) November 4, 2017

#mnwild looking forward to Saturday night’s rematch against ‘No. 1 rival’ Chicago. @theothermegryan writes: https://t.co/6TJgoy9R2D pic.twitter.com/ruv5t8B5d0

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 3, 2017

For #MNWild, things get serious with #Blackhawks coming to town https://t.co/iplZSrKeyQ pic.twitter.com/VSuKLyMSlP

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 4, 2017

‘Mid-Week Matchup: Minnesota #Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers’ via @DunkingWolvesFS#Twolveshttps://t.co/t0aOrWGrpt

— Ken Bradley (@REVOLUTIONSOLAR) November 3, 2017

How are the Timberwolves doing at building chemistry among their new pieces? @jgsiegel joins @thecarm to discuss. pic.twitter.com/LQWxunmFO8

— The Step Back (@The_Step_Back) November 3, 2017

#TWolves play host to Dallas on Saturday with chance at a four-game winning streak. It has been a while since that last happened, as @BloodStrib explores https://t.co/5suTWtBl3B pic.twitter.com/GQ1fO2x5nd

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 4, 2017

Minnesota Sports Fan Writes:

#jellyfam and @Jellyfam_Dimes taking over and we get to be a part of it… Can’t wait. #Gophers #SkiUMah 〽️? https://t.co/RiyfuSxW6L

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 2, 2017

Others in Minnesota Write:

A new Timberwolves jersey will be revealed on Christmas. @CooperLangby takes a look at what we know about the jerseyhttps://t.co/Nrl7fcnYXe

— Dunking With Wolves (@DunkingWolvesFS) November 3, 2017

Is the #Vikings second-half schedule actually easier than what they faced before the bye week? @RandBall writes: https://t.co/1ZaP3wxIss pic.twitter.com/wL1w03jlH3

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 3, 2017

Jordan Murphy shows he can be go-to guy in #Gophers exhibition win. @Marcus_R_Fuller writes: https://t.co/UaHVcdK2Yj pic.twitter.com/yV8YfKxSTE

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 3, 2017

Yes, the #mntwins drafted #WorldSeries MVP George Springer. No, they didn’t mess up by not signing him. https://t.co/2a1P6PuxGG pic.twitter.com/z8CjT3WRjJ

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 3, 2017

QB Case Keenum has done a good job managing the offense, beyond just limiting INTs. #Vikings stats that stand out.https://t.co/1KiVgbTKOg

— VikingUpdate.com (@VikingUpdate) November 4, 2017

Twins lose left-handed prospect Randy Rosario to Cubs https://t.co/kCzOnEueO0 pic.twitter.com/LB1CvP1aw9

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 4, 2017

Bjelica’s hot start, surprises around the League, Greek Freak’s big step & more in @kyle_ratke‘s weekly column.

?: https://t.co/55EbLgfM6N pic.twitter.com/5heDlt1ULu

— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 3, 2017

Tax deductions for college sports season-ticket plans could get wiped out, writes @JoeCStrib https://t.co/BJhqFXMcxm

— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) November 3, 2017

Twins lose Daniel Palka to White Sox on waivers https://t.co/BKEJnz7XMi

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 3, 2017

Hate to lose guys for nothing, but there just wasn’t room for R. Rosario, Palka anymore. Hoping they can bring Niko back on a minors deal.

— Tom Froemming (@BaseballByTom) November 3, 2017

Matt Dumba shows mental strength to #MNWild by rebounding from loss with strong game. From @theothermegryan https://t.co/nILbwVw8XD pic.twitter.com/n2uGEfEgm0

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 4, 2017

ICYMI, latest @TheAthleticMIN #wolves piece from @JonKrawczynski https://t.co/dtzWrnxNzP

— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) November 4, 2017

When Teddy Bridgewater returns, it will be to a much better offense https://t.co/kCl1vosIDO pic.twitter.com/xjnTcaFEuu

— 1500 ESPN (@1500ESPN) November 4, 2017

National Stories to Watch:

Our highest graded safeties at this point in the NFL season pic.twitter.com/JSoMJiitw1

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) November 3, 2017

Projecting win totals for all 32 NFL teams this season ⬇️https://t.co/UlZRz5Nbad pic.twitter.com/bFS9GPrmMX

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) November 4, 2017

ICYMI: The @WesternSouthern PFF Week 8 – Team of the Weekhttps://t.co/awmeEEtrBu pic.twitter.com/lkkY6qn03g

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) November 4, 2017

Over the last 50 seasons, LeBron & Kobe are the only players with 50 points in a game in their 15th season or later.

(@EliasSports) pic.twitter.com/p8R5pFJ1xk

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 4, 2017

Social Media:

Excellent photo from the U of Minnesota crew of the Washington finish pic.twitter.com/q5bFW57pgB

— Ryan James (@RyanJamesMN) November 3, 2017

Happy birthday to Minneapolis’s own! pic.twitter.com/2XtglO0nN8

— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 3, 2017

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— J.R. (@JReidDraftScout) November 4, 2017

Is air bud the greatest Timberwolf ever?

— Brian Sampson (@BrianSampsonNBA) November 4, 2017

Finally our Royceee has his license and his own car!!!
❤️?? #batmobile pic.twitter.com/9w8erBcbsy

— Cindy Lewis (@kobejazzlewis) November 3, 2017

ICYMI Thursday night: #JellyFam has arrived in the Big Ten.@B1GMBball fans, meet @GopherMBB‘s Isaiah Washington. ? pic.twitter.com/pcyhFCefVW

— Minnesota on BTN (@MinnesotaOnBTN) November 3, 2017

Former #Gophers guard Akeem Springs made the opening day NBA G League roster for the Canton Charge, @cavs affiliate https://t.co/acf7v59GMw

— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) November 3, 2017

Jaw-dropping dunks and emphatic finishes highlight this week’s @adidas Top 5 Plays of the Week! pic.twitter.com/ByJvyjD11t

— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 3, 2017

At this time next week, you will be watching college basketball and it will be glorious.

— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) November 3, 2017

Playoff Time, It’s GameDay Baby!! #GetLiveCrew ☢️??? pic.twitter.com/8b1BxY6XXS

— Jornell Manns II (@iam_jmxi) November 3, 2017

I ? at MN sometimes:

Why Case over Teddy?

“W/this Def, we dont need a really good QB. Just need a game manager.”

Dont need a good QB….? pic.twitter.com/41nXX6EQFU

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 3, 2017

Starting five the last time the #TWolves won four in a row: Ridnour, Shved, Cunningham, Kirilenko, Pekovic

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 4, 2017

.@SHAQ sees great things in @rickyrubio9 ? pic.twitter.com/e9NAQhEVKL

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) November 4, 2017

Best flow in broadcasting @MarkDParrish pic.twitter.com/f77PUXs7bG

— Power Trip Quotes (@PowerTripQuotes) November 4, 2017

You Betcha Basketball with @JonKrawczynski : Butler, Bazz, KAT’s D, big weekend for #Timberwolves via @TSRTIME https://t.co/PdQn9mBlLP

— Jim Souhan (@SouhanStrib) November 4, 2017

“Well actually…”
-My mentions the past month https://t.co/BaEkYHjmBZ

— Andy Jerome Carlson (@AndyCarlsonShow) November 4, 2017

#Gophers starting guards Mason, McBrayer and Coffey had 14 assists and just two turnovers combined Thursday against Concordia-St. Paul.

— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) November 3, 2017

Good luck at the Cubs @Randy_Rosario47! You’ll be missed, but never forgotten ❤️ #NoogaForever #NowWeEat #NiceGarry pic.twitter.com/1is16pY1ci

— Todd Van Steensel (@toddvs35) November 3, 2017

.@Lindsay_13 showing off her signature moves on @KGArea21 ? pic.twitter.com/WdJJ3vVjbz

— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) November 3, 2017

Hate to lose guys for nothing, but there just wasn’t room for R. Rosario, Palka anymore. Hoping they can bring Niko back on a minors deal.

— Tom Froemming (@BaseballByTom) November 3, 2017

My favorite thing is to cover something (in this case, volleyball) & have people come up to bitch about lack of coverage. Kiss my …

— Patrick (PJ) Reusse (@1500ESPN_Reusse) November 4, 2017

MLB All-Star catchers Greg Olson (Edina East, ’79) & Terry Steinbach (New Ulm, ’80) both came to the U of M as third basemen. pic.twitter.com/C8GaAspBaV

— Major Minnesotans (@MajorMinnesota) November 4, 2017

MSF Daily by Eric Strack @RealMNSportsFan

How’d We Do?

Sharper #mnwild cuts through hapless Canadiens 6-3. https://t.co/4gKyecHJgp pic.twitter.com/nYzkVdnoGS

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 3, 2017

On his 41st birthday, Matt Cullen helps lead Wild to 6-3 win #mnWild https://t.co/JVal7WGwhV pic.twitter.com/U4BdtRBQjC

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 3, 2017

Swipe to see a few of our favorites from the first half. ?? pic.twitter.com/UBSmWRJFVZ

— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 3, 2017

Recap, photos and more from tonight’s exhibition win. https://t.co/VADdRpXK9D pic.twitter.com/rnxFPPshxX

— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 3, 2017

Coach Pitino likes what he is seeing from Nate Mason and Jordan Murphy. #Gophers: pic.twitter.com/0UGm4qIkSy

— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) November 3, 2017

Jordan Murphy said he thinks he’s understanding the game better this year and playing more patient. #Gophers: pic.twitter.com/yICjLNqKRj

— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) November 3, 2017

#Gophers start slow before accelerating past Concordia-St. Paul 106-58 in their exhibition opener. https://t.co/jlgYV7CV0m pic.twitter.com/4hajoVhXJ9

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 3, 2017

Who Plays Today?

Minnesota Sports Fan Writes:

#jellyfam and @Jellyfam_Dimes taking over and we get to be a part of it… Can’t wait. #Gophers #SkiUMah 〽️? https://t.co/RiyfuSxW6L

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 2, 2017

ICYMI:

Armstrong is probably gone but it could be a blessing-in-disguise for Fleck and the #Gophers.. #RTB #SkiUMah 〽️ https://t.co/Y0xNazyzTH

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 2, 2017

Others in Minnesota Write:

https://t.co/OXz78KxwCO

— Access Vikings (@AccessVikings) November 2, 2017

Gorgui Dieng adjusts to new role with Wolves, from @JerryZgoda https://t.co/z0TT1GPNdx pic.twitter.com/RNAfUmjF7M

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 2, 2017

Twins pitchers and catchers report Feb. 13 https://t.co/ANgkqOLbwK pic.twitter.com/1mLC0f0fgR

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 2, 2017

Miguel Sano to have leg surgery, from @LaVelleNeal https://t.co/SOlp0sTFB1 pic.twitter.com/ltpC82MeSu

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 2, 2017

Gophers football vs. Michigan: Game time, channel and how teams match up https://t.co/lWBkMC6VqF pic.twitter.com/KFsZOBKHfR

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 3, 2017

#mnWild’s Matt Dumba looking to redeem himself after costly mistake https://t.co/1IEUzLO1hk pic.twitter.com/9KDoQwchyt

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 2, 2017

“Five Things to Know: Gophers Clobber Bears 106-58” @Minnesota247 https://t.co/xCqbeiMEOA

— Ryan James (@RyanJamesMN) November 3, 2017

Also tonight, @NickNelsonMN busted down three myths that #MNTwins fans are talking about… https://t.co/6PMrIdwwTk

— Twins Daily (@twinsdaily) November 3, 2017

All #Vikings quarterbacks have their pros, cons, writes @SidHartman. https://t.co/rmZeARKyJN pic.twitter.com/KXEZNi1Jm7

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 3, 2017

Video: Richard Pitino and players talk exhibition win @GopherMBB https://t.co/oqAxODNQip

— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) November 3, 2017

At his best, #Gophers forward Jordan Murphy among best in the #B1G. (Exhibition game tonight.) @MarcusFuller writes: https://t.co/yUo8BmuWSc pic.twitter.com/2Hscc89XCM

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 2, 2017

Legendary #Vikings coach Bud Grant praises Mike Zimmer’s gift for coaching defense. @SidHartman writes: https://t.co/aEBPJpHcj2 pic.twitter.com/bglYhiE1z3

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 2, 2017

Together again: Ron Gardenhire adds former #MNTwins pitching coach Rick Anderson to Detroit staff as bullpen coach. https://t.co/Y8DYtKpMNq pic.twitter.com/yoLGsc2eIb

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 2, 2017

National Stories to Watch:

Maybe there’s a future for Josh Gordon with the #Browns after all. Story:https://t.co/i18NEB58hs

— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) November 3, 2017

From ‘No Fun League’ to ‘Duck, Duck, Goose’: End zone cleverness thriving amid relaxed rules. From @davecampbellAP: https://t.co/cE9cgIZyV4 pic.twitter.com/XrmqN7hlpb

— AP NFL (@AP_NFL) November 2, 2017

BREAKING: Bulls’ @ZachLaVine agrees to a 4-year shoe deal with Adidas worth up to $35 million, paving way for the 22 year-old to become a future face of the brand.

Full story on @ESPN: https://t.co/OPkcKgzdK7

— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) November 3, 2017

Social Media:

Cullen said he was thinking of fighting to get the Gordie Howe hat trick, “but I don’t think I’ve had a fight since the 90s” ? #mnwild

— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) November 3, 2017

The #Gophers travel to Michigan to battle for the Little Brown Jug on Saturday. Where are you watching?#SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/FF04lPiqsz

— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) November 3, 2017

Missing ⚾️ tonight? This helps: https://t.co/QUcfRrwhEe

— John Bonnes (@TwinsGeek) November 2, 2017

Twins will play the Gophers in an exhibition game on Feb. 22 in Fort Myers

— LaVelle E. Neal III (@LaVelleNeal) November 2, 2017

? Matt Dumba, Jared Spurgeon, Matt Cullen and Tyler Ennis offer their thoughts on the #mnwild‘s 6-3 win Thursday. pic.twitter.com/b64LTUFQUg

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) November 3, 2017

Cullen said he was thinking of fighting to get the Gordie Howe hat trick, “but I don’t think I’ve had a fight since the 90s” ? #mnwild

— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) November 3, 2017

KG sits down with @Lindsay_13, @S10Bird, @AllDecade14 & @ROSGO21 to discuss who has next in the @WNBA. #KGArea21 pic.twitter.com/rWvbjO6veN

— KG’s Area 21 (@KGArea21) November 3, 2017

Talk about a view. ?? pic.twitter.com/hjW4bvXKed

— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 2, 2017

Tonight’s starting ? against Concordia-St. Paul. ? pic.twitter.com/8lhMp7d1uj

— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 2, 2017

Fitzgerald didn’t score the ball that well in the scrimmage, but he looks confident tonight. Just hit a three for 9 pts. Two emphatic dunks.

— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) November 3, 2017

The 504 rebounds from CDH senior Daniel Oturu last year was the 5th most ever in a single season of Mn HS hoops pic.twitter.com/56Wzze26hE

— Ryan James (@RyanJamesMN) November 2, 2017

The wolves are 5-1 with Jimmy Butler everyone

— Drew Mahowald (@DrewMahowald) November 2, 2017

.@EversonGriffen has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Month!

?: https://t.co/jeYtvcTQNU pic.twitter.com/rhhvQmMhbs

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 2, 2017

MSF Daily by Eric Strack @RealMNSportsFan