MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins fired general manager
Bill Smith yesterday and appointed Terry Ryan to the role on an
interim basis. Smith was one of Ryan's assistants who took the job
four years ago when Ryan stepped down to become a special
assistant.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - There is no tougher time for the
Vikings to play the Green Bay Packers. Minnesota's secondary
remains unsettled, and they're preparing for a visit to Lambeau
Field next Monday to face NFL leading passer Aaron Rodgers.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings reinstated
cornerback Chris Cook to the active roster. But he won't be with
the team while he deals with a felony domestic assault charge.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Trevor Mbakwe had 22 points,
13 rebounds and six blocks to lift Minnesota to a 72 to 60
exhibition victory over Augustana last night. The Golden Gophers
blocked 13 shots, but trailed at halftime against the feisty
Division Two school. Rodney Williams was the only other Gophers
player in double figures. He finished with 10 points.

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