Wolfson: Mark Hamburger trying to revive career derailed by drug use Updated: 9 hours ago Originally signed by the Twins out of a tryout camp, Shoreview native Mark Hamburger eventually saw his MLB career become unhinged due to drug use. After a stint in rehab, a rejuvenated Hamburger is searching for a second chance. [Full Story]

Vikings rookie Sharrif Floyd says film shows short arms aren't an issue Updated: 10 hours ago [Click to listen]

Twins option Vance Worley to Triple-A Rochester after Atlanta drubbing Updated: 14 hours ago Vance Worley's horrible season reached a new low on Wednesday afternoon. After allowing eight runs in 3 2/3 innings to the Atlanta Braves -- the most of his career -- Worley was optioned to Triple-A Rochester immediately after the game. [Full Story]

Vance Worley falls apart again as Twins' losing streak reaches 8 games Updated: 15 hours ago Evan Gattis kept up an amazing rookie season with his first grand slam, B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered, and the Atlanta Braves finished off a sweep of the woeful Minnesota Twins 8-3 Wednesday. [Full Story]

Terry Steinbach says ending losing streak is a mental challenge Updated: 17 hours ago Terry Steinbach joins Judd and Dubay for his weekly Talkin' Twins segment. He touches on several issues with the ballclub including how they can go about breaking out of the current losing streak. [Click to listen]

Brian Urlacher won't be joining Vikings, announces retirement instead Updated: 19 hours ago Brian Urlacher apparently won't be playing for the Vikings, or anyone else for that matter. The longtime Chicago Bears middle linebacker announced his retirement via his Twitter account on Wednesday morning. [Full Story]

Twins call up Chris Colabello, place Trevor Plouffe on disabled list Updated: 20 hours ago Chris Colabello is headed to the big leagues. The Twins announced early Wednesday morning they are selecting Colabello's contract from Triple-A Rochester. [Full Story]

Glen Perkins blows first save of the season as Twins lose 7th straight Updated: 1 day ago Evan Gattis hit a two-out, pinch-hit homer in the ninth off Glen Perkins to send the game to extra innings and Freddie Freeman won it in the 10th, sending the slumping Minnesota Twins to their seventh straight loss on Tuesday night. [Full Story]

Flip Saunders leaving all options open for Wolves at No. 9 overall Updated: 1 day ago The Timberwolves can now start planning for who might be available when they draft at No. 9 overall next month. When asked about trading up, perhaps for Indiana guard Victor Oladipo, Flip Saunders acknowledged that the chance exists. [Full Story]

Wessel: Were you expecting a different lottery outcome for Wolves? Updated: 1 day ago On Tuesday night the Minnesota Timberwolves once again failed to move up the ladder in the NBA draft lottery and will be selecting No. 9 overall in June. In other breaking news, Dana Wessel writes, the world isn't flat and the sky is blue. [Full Story]

Still No Luck: Wolves stand pat in NBA draft lottery, will select 9th Updated: 1 day ago Kevin Love wasn't able to bring any luck to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who still have never struck gold in the NBA draft lottery. As expected, the Wolves did not move up the ladder on Tuesday night. They will select ninth in next month's NBA draft. [Full Story]

Two former Tommy John pitchers do battle in Atlanta Updated: 1 day ago

Erin Henderson on getting a shot at MLB Updated: 1 day ago Erin Henderson on getting a shot at MLB [Click to listen]

Vikings waive rookie tackle Mark Jackson, who got a $3K bonus Updated: 1 day ago The Minnesota Vikings announced on Tuesday they've waived tackle Mark Jackson, an undrafted rookie from Glenville State. [Full Story]

Read the transcript from Judd Zulgad's chat about Minnesota sports Updated: 1 day ago What do the Wild need to do to improve their roster for next season? How long will Josh Willingham's slump last? Will Jared Allen be with the Vikings in 2014? Read the answers from the live chat Judd Zulgad conducted Tuesday. [Full Story]

Samuel Deduno, not Kyle Gibson, will get start for Twins on Friday Updated: 1 day ago Kyle Gibson won't make his major-league debut on Friday. Samuel Deduno will be recalled and start for the Minnesota Twins in their series opener at Detroit, manager Ron Gardenhire said on Tuesday. [Full Story]

Kevin Correia roughed up early by Braves: 'His arm was dragging' Updated: 2 days ago Julio Teheran pitched 8 1/3 strong innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves won their fourth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Twins on Monday. [Full Story]

Josh Willingham gets plunked in Twins' latest defeat Updated: 2 days ago

Vikings stadium fund gets refueled with cigarette, corporate taxes Updated: 3 days ago At the request of Gov. Mark Dayton's administration, the Legislature is temporarily rerouting money from a new cigarette tax and from a corporate tax to backfill a lagging stadium fund. [Full Story]

Kyle Gibson says he's preparing as if he'll start again for Rochester Updated: 3 days ago Kyle Gibson on his fast start in AAA, potential of getting called up [Click to listen]