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Flipping The Switch: The Thunder's offense was its usual potent self i…

CNNSI.com

The Thunder's offense was its usual potent self in a 106-84 romp of the Wolves on Wednesday. But Oklahoma City's improved defense also made a difference, writes Rob Mahoney.

startribune.com

 After replacing 19 free agents last offseason, the team's roster is a lot more stable --and youthful.

nba.com

If the Minnesota Timberwolves are going to chase down their first playoff berth since 2004, they're going to have to do most of the work without Kevin Love.

startribune.com

Punter T.J. Conley and cornerback Greg McCoy were added.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Brad Childress may soon work for Andy Reid again. Childress, the former Vikings head coach, is in Kansas City interviewing for a job with the Chiefs, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Reid, the Chiefs’ new head coach, could hire Childress as either the Ch…

Derek James, howlintwolf.com

Where: Chesapeake Arena; Oklahoma City, OK When: 7pm See It: FSN Hear It: WCCO AM 830 Author Note: Charles Chaney of Thunder Obsessed and I decided to exchange game preview features for our respective sites. Thunder Obsessed is one of my favorite Thun…

Big Al, timberpups.com

These Timberwolves know how to battle through adversity. With the news that Kevin Love may be facing season-ending surgery on his injured right wrist surfacing in the media, the Wolves battled past the 20-12 Atlanta Hawks 108-103 backed by strong offens…

startribune.com

If you missed the Vikings punter's appearance with Stephen Colbert, you've come to the right place for the replay.

CNNSI.com

WASHINGTON (AP) Robert Griffin III had surgery Wednesday morning to repair a torn ligament and to determine whether there was any other damage in his ailing right knee.

startribune.com

We discuss head coach Leslie Frazier's final press conference of the season. Also, will Joe Webb remain as the 2nd string QB, Percy Harvin and Adrian Peterson's phenomenal year.

startribune.com

Greg Jennings? Wes Welker? Dwayne Bowe? Randy Moss? We take a look at who the Vikings might target on the wide receiver free agent market.