Wild dispatch of Rangers

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Devan Dubnyk made 21 saves in his return to action and Mikko Koivu had two goals and an assist for the Minnesota Wild in a 5-2 win over the New …

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Twins bring back a couple old faces

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have agreed to minor league contracts with former outfielders Joe Benson and Darin Mastroianni, who are among 22 non-roster players invited to big league spring training. Ten of the …

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Wolves fall to Nuggets

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Randy Foye scored 19 points, and the Denver Nuggets picked up their sixth win in seven games with a 112-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Kenneth Faried added 19 …

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Wild blow out Canucks

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Thomas Vanek scored one of Minnesota’s three power-play goals and pitched in three assists, leading the Wild on a 6-2 romp over the road-weary Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Mikko …

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Vikings injury update

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Returning to practice following last Thursday’s game, the Minnesota Vikings defense was still without three starters in linebacker Anthony Barr, defensive tackle Linval Joseph and safety Harrison Smith. Starting safety …

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Vikings shifting to Sunday Night Football vs. NY

NEW YORK (AP) — The Giants’ Monday night win over Miami means they will play on Sunday night in two weeks. The NFL announced earlier Monday that its Dec. 27 prime-time matchup would hinge on …

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Former Gophers and North Stars Coach Passes

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota North Stars and University of Minnesota hockey coach Glen Sonmor has died. He was 86. Ex-North Stars general manager Lou Nanne says Sonmor died Monday at a nursing home in …