Jay Caldwell
Viking receiver Percy Harvin missed practice Thursday after being limited in practice on Wednesday. This appears to be a setback in his return from a left ankle sprain. Harvin has missed the last 2 games with a sprained left ankle.
The Twins have traded centerfielder Denard Span to the Washington Nationals for minor league righthanded pitcher Alex Meyer. Meyer is a 22-year old who was drafted 23rd overall in the 2011 draft.
Viking defensive end Jared Allen was fined $21,000 for a hard block against Chicago guard Lance Louis in Sunday's game against the Bears.
Viking head coach Leslie Frazier met the media Monday giving an update on injuries. Both tight end Kyle Rudolph and safety Harrison Smith suffered concussions Sunday will need to pass post concussion tests to be cleared to play Sunday at Green Bay.
The Vikings scored the first points of the game but lose 28-10 Sunday in Chicago. Minnesota trailed 25-3 at halftime and couldn't catch up in the 2nd half. Jay Cutler coming back from a concussion threw for 188 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception for the Bears. Michael Bush ran for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Bears.
Longtime Timberwolves executive and former head coach Kevin McHale's 23-year old daughter Sasha died this weekend. The announcement from the Houston Rockets on Sunday. McHale had been on leave from the team since November 10.
Viking receiver Percy Harvin is listed as "doubtful" for this Sunday's game at Chicago because of a lingering ankle sprain.
The Vikings face a big test Sunday as they play the Bears in Chicago at noon, pregame on WJON at 11am. Minnesota is coming off their bye week. The last game the Vikings played was a 30-20 win at home against Detroit. The Bears lost 32-7 Monday night at San Francisco while playing without starting quarterback Jay Cutler (concussion).
Cutler said Tuesday that he will return this season but he doesn't know whether he'll be back this Sunday against Minnesota.
The St. Cloud State men's hockey team may get one of their top players game from injury this week. Senior forward Ben Hanowski suffered a head injury October 27 against Minnesota State-Mankato and hasn't played in a game since.
The Twins have added 8 players to their 40-man Major League roster and invite each player to spring training with a chance to make the team. Among the 8 players added are righthanded starting pitcher Kyle Gibson, who is coming off elbow surgery. Gibson was 3-2 with a 5.40 ERA pitching in the Arizona Fall League.
The Vikings returned from their bye week but receivers Percy Harvin (ankle) and Michael Jenkins (foot) missed practice.