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Wiggins, Payton named Rookies of the Month

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New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Guards Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Elfrid Payton of the Orlando Magic were named Wednesday as the Rookies of the Month for January. Wiggins averaged 19.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists in […]

Twins avoid arbitration with Schafer

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Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins avoided arbitration with outfielder Jordan Schafer on Friday by agreeing to terms on a one-year contract for $1.55 million. Schafer hit .285 with one homer and 13 RBI in 41 games with the […]

Vikings’ first draft pick Mason dies

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Eden Prairie, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Vikings announced Thursday that the club’s first-ever draft pick, running back Tommy Mason, died at the age of 75. “Tommy was an enormous talent. He was a great player, a humble man and […]

Twins lock up 4, including Plouffe

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Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins agreed to terms with four arbitration-eligible players on Friday, including third baseman Trevor Plouffe. They also reached deals with pitchers Casey Fien and Tommy Milone and infielder Eduardo Nunez. Plouffe will earn $4.8 […]

Extra Points: Is Jerry laying the groundwork for AP?

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(SportsNetwork.com) – Adrian Peterson isn’t even eligible to play football right now and he still remains the property of the Minnesota Vikings. But Jerry Jones has already started laying the groundwork for a possible homecoming for the Texas native. After […]

Timberwolves’ Muhammad will miss at least 2 weeks

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Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Shabazz Muhammad will miss at least two weeks with an outer oblique strain. Muhammad missed Saturday’s loss to the Spurs because of the injury. He is averaging 13.7 points and 4.0 rebounds […]

Wolves’ coach Saunders out with illness

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Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that coach Flip Saunders will miss Monday’s game against Denver due to an illness. Sam Mitchell will act as the head coach in Saunders’ place. Mitchell was the head coach of the […]

Vikings waive Tate a month after picking him up

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Eden Prarie, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Vikings waived running back Ben Tate on Tuesday. Tate was waived by the Browns in mid-November and quickly picked up by the RB- needy Vikings. He only played three games for Minnesota and […]

Twins ink P Stauffer

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Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins signed pitcher Tim Stauffer to a one-year contract on Tuesday. Stauffer, 32, will make $2.2 million next season, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The right-hander went 6-2 with a 3.50 earned run […]

Twins extend Hughes

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Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins agreed to terms with starting pitcher Phil Hughes on a new five-year contract extension on Monday. Hughes, who was originally signed to a three-year contract last winter which would have paid him $8 […]