Minnesota&#39;s playoff picture still blurry
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The Minnesota Vikings couldn&#39;t get the job done themselves on Friday against Green Bay, so they were forced to cheer for the Philadelphia Eagles against St.
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Mikko Koivu's game-winning goal developed in the blink of an eye. Almost as fast as he has emerged as one of the Minnesota Wild's most gifted players.
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It was a tough night for NHL division leaders. Detroit, Tampa Bay and Anaheim all lost Friday night to teams trying to improve their postseason chances.
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It was early in the fourth quarter, and last Sunday&#39;s game against Washington was still in reach if only the Detroit Lions could make a move.
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The AFC playoff race got even clearer, while things are even more muddled in the NFC.
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Don&#39;t count the St. Louis Rams out of the NFC playoff picture just yet. The Rams gave their fleeting postseason hopes a much-needed boost on Monday with a 20
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The Christmas Eve showdown for the NFC North championship was decided on the final snap of the game. That the Packers were able to beat the Minnesota Vikings, however, was due in large part to their ability
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The Jets and Vikings lost and the Rams won. Yet all three teams are in the postseason while one NFC wild-card spot remains. But can these late arrivals make a run?
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They were 4-12 last year. They have had a losing record in 15 of 16 seasons since the franchise last relocated. They have won one playoff game since 1947.
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No one had to remind Dallas and Minnesota about how little Sunday&#39;s opener at the Metrodome means over the course of a full season.
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The single-elimination quarterfinals of the World Cup of Hockey&#39;s North American pool start tonight in St. Paul, Minn. And the biggest question remains just which Team USA will show up for
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ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers might not be in a must-win situation yet, but they&#39;re hurting their playoff chances with each loss.
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After starting 5-1, the Minnesota Vikings have lost two straight, a scary portent for a team that won its first six a year ago, then lost seven of its last 10.
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The Philadelphia Eagles don't have Terrell Owens, haven't played a meaningful game in four weeks and finished the regular season with consecutive losses. The Minnesota Vikings backed into the playoffs, losing seven of their last 10 games only to upset the Packers in Green Bay last weekend. Momentum? Give it to the Vikings. Are the Eagles rusty? The answer will come at 1 p.m. today.
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The Minnesota Wild came up empty on three breakaways, and still won going away.
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The Minnesota Vikings were nothing if not enigmatic &#151; after a wild, ultimately mediocre ride filled with ups, downs and plenty of distractions.
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The Cardinals are not in danger of failing to win the division title, but their season isnÂt turning out the way they expected.