MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN DAILY: Friday, December 15, 2017

MSF Daily: 12/15/17

How’d We Do/Top Stories?

Karl-Anthony Towns turned in a 30-point, 14-rebound, five-assist, five-block game vs. Sacramento on a night when the #twolves led by as many as 27 points. @JerryZgoda with details from Target Center https://t.co/sxPp1Lfnf4 pic.twitter.com/sIrEcKkz56

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 15, 2017

Karl-Anthony Towns responds to trolling with big performance in win over Sacramento https://t.co/HyIL1MPUm3 #timberwolves https://t.co/RR4j4OTsRw pic.twitter.com/TnDcU5YmD8

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 15, 2017

KAT strikes back, Wiggins breaks free of the slump, and the @Timberwolves are back to their winning ways. Here’s @JonKrawczynski on Thursday’s win over the Kings.https://t.co/NCyMcdQisH

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 15, 2017

#mnwild shuts out Toronto for fourth consecutive victory behind Alex Stalock’s 28 saves. More from @sarah__mclellan https://t.co/ddIFANvDzF pic.twitter.com/DxMXt7Adtx

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 15, 2017

Wild stretch winning streak to four games with 2-0 win over Maple Leafs https://t.co/qRD9Q8UXZS #mnWild https://t.co/VnEJVrPR2b pic.twitter.com/qfDQyQjrnV

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 15, 2017

A sweet win for the @mnwild, especially Alex Stalock. Here’s @RussoHockey from St. Paul.https://t.co/cPnelB1B6H

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 15, 2017

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Minnesota Sports Fan News, Articles, Tweets, Stuff:

Here’s the catch: #Vikings‘ receivers must move on from flurry of dropped passes vs. Carolina, @GoesslingStrib writes https://t.co/CRiPOvdGdM pic.twitter.com/VyRRgbUV77

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 15, 2017

Brandon and The Boss – Ep. 3: One More Week w/@TheJohnnyMN

Ch 1: Intro/Eric is with Thibs and that’s OK #AllEyesNorth
Ch 2: Short #SKOL Talk/Twins Free Agency

Spreaker: https://t.co/fPUIngfeuh
iTunes: https://t.co/uIJiVRSY2u
GooglePlay: https://t.co/tn8dqz9xER pic.twitter.com/metAxr28KN

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 15, 2017

#MNTwins go with the veteran closer Fernando Rodney, over Kintzler, who they never formally offered.

?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/pZytEf01DE

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 14, 2017

KAT went at Embiid on Instagram Wednesday night…

…and IMMEDIATELY regretted it. #AllEyesNorth

?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/sK0kCxdF2Z

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 14, 2017

How great is it to see the TWolves DOMINATE like this?

Haven’t seen this much… no matter the opponent.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 15, 2017

I have the best fans ever ? pic.twitter.com/NNK6ZtFWSQ

— Johnny Minnesota (@TheJohnnyMN) December 14, 2017

In case you are wondering… pic.twitter.com/U2vTDp8eIj

— Johnny Minnesota (@TheJohnnyMN) December 15, 2017

I need this framed on my wall more than I need air pic.twitter.com/kKGG8S3H1F

— Johnny Minnesota (@TheJohnnyMN) December 14, 2017

Back-end Bullpen help: ✅#MNTwins https://t.co/QsLmcvAvX2

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 14, 2017

Others in Minnesota:

Some advice for the #Vikings from @SouhanStrib: Best to keep your head on a swivel when Bengals come to town https://t.co/RV4zAKMsyO pic.twitter.com/jiW8uvwsHA

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 15, 2017

UMN regents approve one-year extension for football coach PJ Fleck https://t.co/7G9TZvWvkA pic.twitter.com/QCfaBUWy2u

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 15, 2017

Unsafe ice conditions bring warnings from Minnesota law enforcement and DNR, including this one: Be sure to wear your life jacket. https://t.co/OvRL7qcFOT pic.twitter.com/3FHehuSA2P

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 15, 2017

With pressure, minutes mounting, and confidence lacking, Richard Pitino’s #Gophers badly needed this upcoming rest @Marcus_R_Fuller writes https://t.co/R4FPgRA17L pic.twitter.com/NLtu8epBJ6

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

Four #LosLynx Olympians among 29 players in pool for 2018 U.S. women’s national team. https://t.co/0ewpbmsDc0 pic.twitter.com/mlPq54VBoe

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

What should Andrew Wiggins do to break out of his shooting slump? Keep shooting. @BloodStrib writes: https://t.co/imvsMCy5r1 #Twolves

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

Rule Five Draft lands #MnTwins a prospect, but they give up two … from @LaVelleNeal https://t.co/WQKdDSY5Kz pic.twitter.com/SJ9Hj5RTu4

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

The latest on quirky reliever Fernando Rodney from @LaVelleNeal https://t.co/FqRoHlY2bX pic.twitter.com/HsGLQHSrU7

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

John Randle: Loss to Carolina will turn into good thing for #Vikings. @markcraignfl writes: https://t.co/Ni6Yot04Zf pic.twitter.com/tqDHCNfzQs

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

Xavier Rhodes returns to #Vikings practice while Rudolph, Reiff remain sidelined. @Andrew_Krammer updates: https://t.co/6ta6IDeQTj #NFL pic.twitter.com/zM5ZgWNnMh

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

Kevin Garnett wants to buy the #Twolves from Glen Taylor, doesn’t want him as a partner. https://t.co/VkWgzZ2vBB #NBA pic.twitter.com/Tql9Q6pQ9D

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

Devan Dubnyk out for at least a week with lower body injury. @sarah__mclellan updates: https://t.co/iC0tQ1qegu #mnwild #NHL pic.twitter.com/XXXeQ1ulM7

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

What could Disney’s purchase of the FOX sports regional networks, including @fsnorth, mean for local sports fans? @RandBall writes: https://t.co/s9OORx6Kia pic.twitter.com/dZLIr0Yfir

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

#MNTwins to sign veteran closer Fernando Rodney, who had 39 saves for Arizona last season. https://t.co/FqRoHlY2bX pic.twitter.com/jvWbibjZkv

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

Have a candidate who should be on our fans’ Minnesota Sportsperson of the Year ballot? Share it with us. https://t.co/EobLLBVqxY pic.twitter.com/eETG1Gedv0

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

#MNTwins take Tyler Kinley from Marlins organization in Rule 5 Draft, lose pitchers Nick Burdi and Luke Bard. https://t.co/WQKdDSY5Kz #MLB #MiLB pic.twitter.com/Yq9RBLkgMO

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

Vikings hall of famer John Randle: Everson Griffen ‘reminds me of myself’ https://t.co/owJXG4PxUm pic.twitter.com/4qgQeBaKYr

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 15, 2017

Minnesotans make up more than a third of U.S. World Junior hockey roster https://t.co/JpfdpdQubG pic.twitter.com/NcAHrM2nYX

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 15, 2017

Andrew @22wiggins has an answer for his major shooting slump: ‘Just keep shooting’ https://t.co/gUzClbLdUH pic.twitter.com/6WqVU5sYTi

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 14, 2017

Former #Vikings fullback Jerome Felton, still unsigned, plans to retire https://t.co/4mAKsv3qsa pic.twitter.com/ekJqz89vKq

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 14, 2017

Key #Vikings Kyle Rudolph, Riley Reiff again miss practice with ankle injuries https://t.co/2HRfL3bB6l pic.twitter.com/nHSh2CvuBj

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 14, 2017

The #MNTwins are signing veteran closer Fernando Rodney on a one-year deal https://t.co/MGDj83Uk9A pic.twitter.com/YneugqFDQD

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 14, 2017

Twins select reliever Tyler Kinley, lose Nick Burdi in Rule 5 draft https://t.co/FPHn5EHPD9 pic.twitter.com/nqPqH4V0go

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 14, 2017

A few big plays doomed the @Vikings on Sunday. @SageRosenfels18 is back to tell you why there’s no need to dwell on it.https://t.co/Lc0KnH3j8j

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 14, 2017

News on Devan Dubnyk, Zach Parise and more in @RussoHockey‘s latest @mnwild notebook.https://t.co/lkQexEmVWe

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 14, 2017

Tuesday’s loss to the 76ers was the biggest example yet of the @Timberwolves asking the world of their starters. The latest from @brittrobson https://t.co/byQEig38CS

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 14, 2017

I conducted a Q&A with Kevin Garnett, and can officially rest in peace: https://t.co/CMggceZYij pic.twitter.com/bGtrMp3VVO

— Michael Pina (@MichaelVPina) December 14, 2017

At Concordia-St. Paul, the volleyball dynasty rolls on https://t.co/uIOahXw37p pic.twitter.com/VGx7FPzzRp

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 15, 2017

National Stories to Watch:

Cardinals placing Adrian Peterson on injured reserve: https://t.co/xP3vpvxbR1 pic.twitter.com/yhLnOPcoft

— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2017

Cardinals place Adrian Peterson (neck) on season-ending IR, per @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/afgWXGgkaD

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 15, 2017

Another night, another triple-double for LeBron. pic.twitter.com/Sr70vp84gm

— ESPN (@espn) December 15, 2017

These are the 5 QBs who are projected to have a big Week 15 in fantasy, based on insights from @IBMWatson. pic.twitter.com/kR57IUL0yz

— ESPN (@espn) December 14, 2017

You make the call. ? pic.twitter.com/RRV25OVsJJ

— ESPN (@espn) December 14, 2017

Jerome Felton’s retiring, unless someone needs him the next few weeks https://t.co/y7n8rtlIr3

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 15, 2017

Friday morning one-liners https://t.co/aJAnmbO5Gv

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 15, 2017

Carson Wentz wants to stay in the loop, even while “loopy” https://t.co/2DT3PQ1WLy

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 15, 2017

Social Media:

BLESSED to receive an offer from The University of Minnesota! #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/6nyD8m5Bx5

— Warren Burrell4️⃣ (@_warrenb153) December 14, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: It appears that 2K added and then removed the “preview” images for all the City Edition uniforms. Luckily, the ultra-quick @cshaull7 saved 28 of the 30 uniforms and I’ve posted em all here. Check em out! #nikexnba https://t.co/g7qNHhnw7k pic.twitter.com/JHH0po2yGE

— Conrad Burry ??? (@conradburry) December 14, 2017

I wanted to comment regarding Kent State. I am not a candidate and have never been contacted by anyone involved with the school. We have Bright Future and an Elite 2018 class here at the University of Minn ?‍♀️?‍♀️?‍♀️ Ski-U-Mah pic.twitter.com/nFgRk5tUBq

— Ed Warinner (@4Warinner) December 15, 2017

Strong night for Marcus Georges-Hunt off Minnesota’s bench. Hit a corner 3, made smart passes, played hard defense. Played with a lot of poise.

— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) December 15, 2017

Just good enough to send him back to the bench to acquire another 10 straight DNP-CD https://t.co/NXvfrgnjox

— Brian Sampson (@BrianSampsonNBA) December 15, 2017

AJ Green is the closest thing to Randy Moss since Randy Moss.

— Andy (@AndyCarlsonShow) December 15, 2017

“That’s funny.”

–Calvin Johnson https://t.co/G9nyyE7LAI

— J.R. (@JReidDraftScout) December 15, 2017

Minutes tonight:
Wiggins: 33:49
Gibson: 24:22
Towns: 34:53
Butler: 35:33
Teague: 30:12
Wolves needed an easy one like this

— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) December 15, 2017

Here are some statues of NBA players from around the world. Pretty cool! pic.twitter.com/n0FVKq6XjZ

— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) December 15, 2017

MSF Daily tag-teamed by Johnny Minnesota (@MNsportsNstuff) & The Boss@RealMNSportsFan