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Team Issues Statement Regarding Jefferson

Taken directly from the team’s official website: Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations David Kahn statement regarding Al Jefferson: “On behalf of the Timberwolves organization, we are disappointed that Al used poor judgment last night. Thankfully, nobody was injured or hurt.” “Having spoken to Al, I can assure everybody associated with our franchise that Al understands [...]

Vikings Bring Back Lewis

Judd Zulgad (Star Tribune) via Twitter reports the Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a one-year contract with receiver Greg Lewis. Lewis was set to become a unrestricted free-agent. Minnesota Sports Zone’s Take: Lewis was a valuable special-teamer, but saw limited action on offense.  Lewis is expected to be fourth on the depth chart at [...]

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Jefferson Charged With DWI Late Saturday Evening

Minnesota Timberwolves’ center/power forward Al Jefferson was booked around 2:00 a.m. Saturday evening for a DWI. Jefferson was released around 3 a.m. More details are expected to be released later today.

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Vikings Do Not Use Tags

Mike Wobschall (Vikings.com Blog) reports the Minnesota Vikings did not use the transition and/or the franchise tag on their players, as the deadline ended Thursday at 3 p.m. central time. None of the Vikings’ free-agents were expected to be tagged.  According to Wobschall, the only real possibility would have been using a tag for running [...]

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Slowey Pitching With Screws In His Wrist

David Dorsey (News-Press) reports Minnesota Twins’ pitcher Kevin Slowey is ready to return after being shut down last season with a wrist injury. Slowey described his surgery as a reconstructive surgery.   He said his wrist feels different and that there are two screws in it. “They had to cut down some tendons and pull [...]

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Team To Meet With Taylor’s Agent

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to meet with the agent for running back Chester Taylor later this week at the NFL combine, according to the Star Tribune. The report also said the team is expected to touch base with the agents of the team’s other unrestricted free-agents.  The list includes offensive lineman Artis Hicks, defensive tackle Jimmy [...]

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All Pitchers, Catchers Report For Camp On Time… Except For Mijares

Update:  Mijares did show up the next day.  According to him, he had issues with airport security over hair gel. (02/24/10) All Minnesota Twins’ pitchers and catchers expected to report to camp are accounted for except for pitcher Jose Mijares, who is reportedly having Visa issues and is expected to be in camp Tuesday. The same “Visa [...]

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Timberwolves Send Jawai To D-League For The Weekend

The Minnesota Timberwolves have temporarily sent power forward Nathan Jawai to their D-League affiliate early Friday so team president David Kahn can evaluate his conditioning in ‘extended playing time’ this weekend for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, who have back-to-back games. Jawai is only averaging 10.8 minutes in 36 games this season with the Timberwolves.  The [...]

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McKinnie Forfeits Pro Bowl Check

The National Football League announced Minnesota Vikings’ left tackle Bryant McKinnie has forfeited his $22,500 game check and is required to reimburse the NFL for $4,285.13 for Pro Bowl expenses after being removed from the NFC team roster. McKinnie has stated a few times on his Twitter that he was in the process of withdrawing [...]

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Kahn Would Welcome Back Cardinal

Minnesota Timberwolves’ team president David Kahn told Wolves’ radio Voice Alan Horton that he would welcome back power forward Brian Cardinal if no team picks him up in the next 30 days following his release from the New York Knicks. NBA rules say that the Timberwolves will have to wait 30 days before they could [...]

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