Week 9- Article 4

        Andrew Wiggins knew he didn't have much time when he received the pass from Taj Gibson with four seconds to go in Oklahoma City Sunday night. After hustling up the court with help from a hard screen courtesy of center Karl-Anthony Towns, he pulled up thirty feet from the basket and banked in a three-pointer. Timberwolves win.
        Before that shot, the Wolves were on the verge of blowing a 13 point fourth quarter lead. Thunder guard and reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook scored thirteen points in the final five minutes before one of Oklahoma City’s big offseason acquisitions, Carmelo Anthony, knocked down a three to put the Thunder ahead by one. Without any timeouts left, Wiggins had to hurry before hitting the shot that quieted the previously animated Oklahoma crowd.
        “When it left my hands, the release felt amazing.” Said Wiggins after the game.
        This offseason the Wolves traded for all-star guard Jimmy Butler, and between that and this win over an experienced Thunder team, there is renewed hope in the Minnesota fanbase. “I’m feeling pretty optimistic” said fan Nikolas Jacobson. “I don't think we've seen Butler play to his full potential yet.”
        Butler hasn't been scoring as much in his brief time with the Wolves as he did with the Chicago Bulls, but that's partly because the Wolves don't need him to carry as big of a load. In Chicago, the team needed him to score 20 points per game because they had few other players with his abilities. This year, with teammates like Wiggins and Towns, he just needs to be enough of a threat to keep defenses honest. So far, that's been enough.
        While Wiggins hit the biggest shot, he certainly wasn’t the only major contributor. Towns added 27 points along with 12 rebounds, including an awkward floater along the baseline with ten seconds left to take the lead. It was the kind of shot Towns makes on a regular basis but takes an amount of skill and ball handling ability not often seen in seven-footers. Despite this, Towns wasn’t happy with his performance. “I think, defensively, I could have done some things to not even get the game to that point.” he said.
        The win gives the upstart Timberwolves a 2-1 record to begin the season with both victories coming in close games against teams that made the playoffs last season, an area where the Wolves struggled last year. It’s a miniscule sample size over an 82-game season, but it’s reason for hope, which isn’t something the Wolves teams of recent years have had.

Week 9- Texas Shooting

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/05/us/texas-church-shooting/index.html
A man entered a Texas church and shot 26 people on Sunday. He supposedly entered the church wearing all black clothing and was later found dead in his car, presumably due to sucicide. Officials are now looking into what could have motivated him and his history.

Week 9-Teddy Bridgewater

http://www.startribune.com/medical-clearance-likely-all-that-stands-between-teddy-bridgewater-and-the-vikings-active-roster/455598603/

Teddy Bridgewater, quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings will likely be back on the active roster sometime this week after suffering a acl tear and dislocated knee last year during practice.  Coaches will have to decide whether or not too keep starting their backup Case Keemun who has a 4-2 record, or to start Bridgewater his first week back.

Week 9 - Article 4: Aaron Rodgers

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F49BpFmyNrmnx-KY5VGdLzGz0UpYTDnZDsxAtG7d5l8

This is a copy of Article 4 which was written about the debate on whether the hit that caused a broken collarbone on Aaron Rodgers was legal or not. It was written because the hit by Minnesota Vikings Linebacker Anthony Barr caused much debate on whether the play was legal, Barr should be fined, there should be new rules added, etc.

Week 9 - Zeke Elliot Suspension

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/ezekiel-elliott-lawyers-attempting-settle-case-nfl-article-1.3612724

Ezekiel Elliott, a running back for the Dallas Cowboys is still in the court system after his alleged abuse report. It started off with him being suspended for the season and it has kept getting delayed by Witty work of the Dallas Cowboys front office and lawyers. It seems as another week may go by with  the league allowing him to play.