Rod Simons

It's a depressing Monday thanks to the Vikings, Wolves and Gopher football team, but there are plenty of reasons for optimism.

It's a depressing Monday thanks to the Vikings, Wolves and Gopher football team, but there are plenty of reasons for optimism.

Golden State hands Wolves fourth straight loss

Golden State hands Wolves fourth straight loss

Washington State's offense is led by the same guy who beat the Gophers in the biggest comeback in FBS bowl history.

Washington State's offense is led by the same guy who beat the Gophers in the biggest comeback in FBS bowl history.

The Vikings have a fairly easy remaining schedule but they're still 60 percent locks to miss the playoffs.

The Vikings have a fairly easy remaining schedule but they're still 60 percent locks to miss the playoffs.

Twins give special assistant roles to Torii Hunter, Michael Cuddyer and LaTroy Hawkins.

Twins give special assistant roles to Torii Hunter, Michael Cuddyer and LaTroy Hawkins.

Twins shopping and pondering a Dozier deal?

Twins shopping and pondering a Dozier deal?