MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN DAILY: Saturday, January 13, 2018

QB Sam Bradford has been activated to the 53-man roster.

We have waived TE Kyle Carter.

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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 13, 2018

QB @casekeenum7 of the @Vikings wants a few things from the postseason:

1. The best football and the best fans in the NFL.
2. All under one roof.
3. Three more games. https://t.co/xiPB6wM4p2

— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) January 12, 2018

? LIVE: Head Coach Mike Zimmer #BringItHome https://t.co/N5YXATlQbw

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 12, 2018

We're glad to have you on our side, @mnwild! #OneMN#BringItHome pic.twitter.com/N44M4xKCpU

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 12, 2018

#Vikings' Teddy Bridgewater is back in the playoffs in a different role but the same perspective: "I just want us to win." https://t.co/LtqH2r1zox pic.twitter.com/Zk1RtZ2wLz

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 13, 2018

As a young gunslinger at Purdue, Drew Brees had the #Gophers' number, columnist Patrick Reusse writes https://t.co/IknrkTMjCP pic.twitter.com/szbCSksiQH

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 13, 2018

How did Drew Brees and the Saints turn around an 0-2 season headed for disaster into an NFC division bout with the #Vikings? @Andrew_Krammer breaks it down. https://t.co/w62byoA8kC pic.twitter.com/hmjsgANL9D

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 12, 2018

League sources: Teddy Bridgewater is still expected to back up #Vikings starter Case Keenum during Sunday’s NFC divisional playoff against the Saints. More from @Andrew_Krammer https://t.co/VtkwSeBlLw pic.twitter.com/VqYJ2spYA7

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 12, 2018

The first Super Bowl played in the 1970s was played on this day 48 years ago. The Kansas City #Chiefs defeated the Minnesota #Vikings 23-7. The Vikings entered the game favored by 12 points over the AFL champs. pic.twitter.com/C0BsC06Znm

— 1970s NFL (@1970sNFL) January 12, 2018

#Saints at #Vikings: Game time, TV, radio, what to watch for: https://t.co/x7mh3gCpNy pic.twitter.com/IF2jdoCMlP

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 13, 2018

Landmarks go purple to support the #Vikings in Sunday’s playoff. Photos: https://t.co/RH2G9ubvLg pic.twitter.com/cQ43VqXOw7

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 13, 2018

#Saints at #Vikings: Pioneer Press predictions https://t.co/CX24SSsJdb pic.twitter.com/mkUkWhaI9v

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 13, 2018

In addition to some Vikings hardware, the alt universe of @shipleykid has put to rest the whole Lt. Gov./Sen. Fischbach controversy. (Because Randy Moss would never preside over a Republican Senate. I don’t think.) https://t.co/qNBTGRDjWY

— Dave Orrick (@DaveOrrick) January 13, 2018

#Vikings coach Mike Zimmer’s game prep: More studying and ‘a bottle of red wine’ https://t.co/tLUbdJw4g4 pic.twitter.com/UhjXroFav4

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 13, 2018

On the brink of the Super Bowl, the 2009 @Vikings saw it all melt away. @JonKrawczynski goes deep on that emotional day ahead of Sunday's chance at revenge.https://t.co/LXMRK56rzX

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) January 13, 2018

You can toss that Week 1 win out the window — both teams have come a long way since. @MNBrianHall breaks down a very evenly matched foe for the @Vikings.https://t.co/LO8Gx6uUxi

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) January 12, 2018

Thank you lord, With great support and my teammates pushing me everyday my rehab is going great!!!!! #TheReturnOfTheChef #SkolVikes pic.twitter.com/1plgETB1Is

— Dalvin Cook (@dalvincook) January 13, 2018

.@chadgreenway52 will serve as the honorary captain for #NOvsMIN!

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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 13, 2018

Painted the town purple. #BringItHome

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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 13, 2018

We made it 4 straight with last night’s win over the @nyknicks. #alleyesnorth pic.twitter.com/QTUA2xcPxv

— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 13, 2018

The Timberwolves clamped down in the 4th quarter against the Knicks to secure their seventh straight home victory last night. https://t.co/wR4MSh0waG pic.twitter.com/pBcbdCSbSU

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 13, 2018

Another home sellout, another home win for #twolves, 118-108 over Knicks. @BloodStrib with game details https://t.co/yCQWlX5Mjy pic.twitter.com/8WnmVDCUCK

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 13, 2018

The #Twolves’ support for Zach LaVine remains strong https://t.co/0Na2oYJtwh pic.twitter.com/cgTmn4CQez

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 13, 2018

Karl-Anthony Towns leads Timberwolves past Knicks for fourth straight win https://t.co/ISXkOfVfM9 via @pioneerpress

— jace frederick (@JaceFrederick) January 13, 2018

A big night for KAT helps keep the @Timberwolves home win streak chugging along. Here's @JonKrawczynski from Target Center.https://t.co/YHbdzQVrLF

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) January 13, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: What made Thibs laugh last night. Remember: You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

ICYMI, @JonKrawczynski has plenty more on last night's @Timberwolves win >>> https://t.co/YHbdzQVrLF pic.twitter.com/DppHCzDEdv

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) January 13, 2018

? Jamal Crawford addresses the President's reported comments and his role in the @Timberwolves upcoming Black History Month promotion.https://t.co/PlENsF71nn

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) January 13, 2018

The Gophers face a tall task today against Purdue 7-footers Isaac Haas and Matt Haarms. Tip-off at Williams Arena is at 11 a.m. Pregame post from @Marcus_R_Fuller: https://t.co/WZH13ClH4f pic.twitter.com/XsSS4TqjFu

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 13, 2018

#Gophers' Nate Mason, Jordan Murphy need to put Northwestern disaster behind them as they face Purdue at 11 a.m. today at Williams Arena. https://t.co/y7zkdd0Itp pic.twitter.com/8TrDmQBPri

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 13, 2018

Richard Pitino says he's 'very comfortable' with process that was followed in Reggie Lynch suspension. https://t.co/xfUzLhNSzD #Gophers #B1G pic.twitter.com/u53ScFpHpU

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 12, 2018

Zach Parise talked with @RussoHockey after Friday's #mnwild practice about his progress so far.https://t.co/hWv92xnnlt

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) January 12, 2018

An injury and overlapping slumps have slowed the top #mnwild line. @stateofstats looks at the dip in production. https://t.co/SqnOVqlARD

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) January 12, 2018

#mnwild and Jets at @XcelEnergyCtr tonight!

? @mnwildvision has your game day info. pic.twitter.com/dtPj3pPUVp

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) January 13, 2018

"I think sleep and rest are the biggest things to make sure that you're running at your best ability when the game starts." – Eric Staal

Dream of being an All-Star? Then, make sure you listen to Staal's advice! @mnwild #NHLNow pic.twitter.com/NCzcN1WBX6

— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) January 13, 2018

#mnwild coach Bruce Boudreau speaks from the heart to his players, @sarah__mclellan writes https://t.co/I7XB7K6zOo pic.twitter.com/QF9ojnX1Lt

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 13, 2018

“No Shirts, Just Skins” Podcast: Ask a National Outlet – #SKOL are Underdogs:

Sample Clip w/video: (???) / Full Show: https://t.co/1ZzTXetUE6 pic.twitter.com/EmxT2z0ZPj

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 13, 2018

ICYMI:

Sammy Sleeves is back. #SKOL

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— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 12, 2018

Yup, if Thibs can laugh like this, the #SKOL can win the Super Bowl. https://t.co/Kr7DfNYe1b

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 13, 2018

No. 2 Wayzata mounts big second-half rally to top No. 3 Hopkins 70-66 in girls' basketball. @JimPaulsen has game details from the west metro https://t.co/GlKsqMD7FT pic.twitter.com/lHd6XssTQm

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 13, 2018

25 day's ? spring training ???‍♂️ #NoHayDescanso #NoOffSeason ???? pic.twitter.com/qp731p72mm

— Jose O. Berrios (@JOLaMaKina) January 12, 2018

Robbie Grossman also agrees to #MNTwins deal, leaving Kyle Gibson as only arbitration eligible player, from @LaVelleNeal https://t.co/5HHniw5EnT pic.twitter.com/CdwbV1yIcO

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 12, 2018

UPDATE: #mntwins could be headed for their first arbitration hearing since losing to Kyle Lohse in both 2005 and 2006. Must be a Kyle thing. https://t.co/f4uPN3ZlNG

— Mike Berardino (@MikeBerardino) January 13, 2018

Back2Back @T_muhneyy10 ? pic.twitter.com/I7MMtAif4H

— Rashod Bateman (@R_bateman2) January 13, 2018

The "Saints stink on the road" perception isn't the reality https://t.co/dayBN4CREE

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 13, 2018

Carson Palmer retired in 2011 and later returned; could the right coach get him to come back to the Cardinals? https://t.co/eriE6NzDEe

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 13, 2018

Doug Pederson is the most aggressive coach in the NFL about going for it on fourth down and that has paid off for the Eagles https://t.co/ZBqbcQF4Mo

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 13, 2018

Alex Smith aired it out this season! pic.twitter.com/7xzYHrNtF2

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) January 13, 2018

San Francisco rookie linebacker Reuben Foster was arrested in Alabama for marijuana possession https://t.co/4GjNjEx6c7

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 13, 2018

The Divisional Round is HERE! #NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/kfnxyAOFYa

— NFL (@NFL) January 13, 2018

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