The Free Press, Mankato, MN Pro Sports

MSU alum Jackman signs with Calgary

2010-07-03T02:21:40-05:00

Minnesota State hockey alum Tim Jackman signed a two-year contract with the Calgary Flames on Friday, the second day of NHL free agency.

Former MSU player Battles for a spot on the Vikings

2010-05-29T00:56:49-05:00

With each practice and meeting with the Minnesota Vikings, former Minnesota State tackle Adrian Battles has begun to feel like one of the guys at Winter Park.

Former MSU football players looking for a shot at the pros

2010-05-01T00:21:47-05:00

Former Mavericks Kelvin Rodgers, Randy Earl and Adrian Battles participated in the first day of the Vikings’ rookie tryout camp Friday.

MSU’s Aumavae signs with Dallas

2010-04-25T01:03:06-05:00

Former MSU defensive tackle Junior Aumavae signed with the Dallas Cowboys after the NFL draft ended Saturday and will report to their rooking minicamp Wednesday.

Vikings secure first-round bye with win over Giants

2010-01-03T22:01:00-06:00

For the second straight season, the Vikings (12-4) ended the regular season with a victory over the New York Giants, this time by a 44-7 score. The victory, combined with Philadelphia’s 24-0 loss at Dallas, gives the Vikings the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs and a first-round bye next week.

Panthers pounce on Vikings

2009-12-20T23:40:00-06:00

Presented with an opportunity to get back into the race for the best record in the NFC, Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings fell flat with another Sunday night dud.

Vikings clinch playoff berth with 30-10 win

2009-12-13T22:25:00-06:00

The Minnesota Vikings (11-2) dispatched the Cincinnati Bengels 30-10 at the Metrodome on Sunday.

Love, Jefferson lead Wolves past Bucks

2009-10-04T23:49:00-05:00

Kevin Love and Al Jefferson aren’t the tallest inside duo in the NBA, but in this new offense, with more flow and pace, they can certainly be effective.

Love looking forward to Year 2

2009-10-03T23:57:00-05:00

Kevin Love finished the 2008-09 season averaging 11.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. He also improved his defense gradually over the course of the season. This year, after five preseason practices, Love says his confidence is significantly ahead of where it was last season.

Brewer excited to get out and run

2009-10-03T00:07:00-05:00

Things were starting to click for Corey Brewer.

The game was slowing down, and he was gaining confidence. But 15 games into his second season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the sleek 6-foot-9 forward tore a knee ligament.