EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - The Edmonton Oilers snapped a four-game
losing streak by beating the Minnesota Wild 4-1 last night. Jordan
Eberle scored twice, with Ryan Smyth and Lennart Petrell also
adding goals for the Oilers. Dany Heatley lit the lamp for the
Wild, who have now lost six games in a row.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Ralph Sampson III scored 15 points last night
to help Minnesota beat North Dakota State 63-59. Rodney Williams
had 14 points and Maverick Ahanmisi added 13 for the Golden
Gophers. Taylor Braun and Dylan Hale each scored 13 points for the
Bison.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Vikings offensive
coordinator Bill Musgrave has had a rough first season on the job.
The 2-12 Vikings rank 28th in the NFL in passing offense, and
Musgrave has come under fire from fans for his play calling. Coach
Leslie Frazier says he believes that will a full offseason,
Musgrave's system can be a success in Minnesota.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Pitcher Jason Marquis has agreed to a
one-year, $3 million deal with the Minnesota Twins. The 33-year-old
went 8-5 with a 3.95 ERA for the Washington Nationals last season
before being traded to Arizona. Marquis will likely be relied upon
as a fourth or fifth starter in Minnesota.
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