A single catch among the Vikings' three games. That's the reality Bernard Berrian confronts as he heads into game four of the season against Kansas City Sunday. He tells the Star Tribune he's getting open, doing the things he always does, but just can't seem to connect.

Joe Mauer is expected to miss the rest of the season with a mild case of pneumonia. His injury plagued career has many fans wondering if he'll ever return to MVP form. Will Mauer have to permanently switch positions in order to have a productive, healthy career?

Joe Mauer will miss the final 14-games of the season with a mild case of pneumonia. The announcement came before the Twins Friday night game against Cleveland. In all, Mauer played in 82-games and finished with career lows in nearly every offensive category.

Ron Gardenhire says he'll do everything he can to keep Joe Mauer on the field as much as possible this season. How much catcher will Mauer play? That's for Gardenhire to decide. He says he'll give Mauer plenty of days off, "but for the most part", he'll be the judge of when Mauer needs rest.

Joe Mauer spoke with members of the media Friday to discuss his health, expectations for 2012, and why fans were frustrated with him last season. Mauer says he "can't control what people think", but he's prepared to be the starting catcher and play first base if his legs need a rest.

Joe Mauer still believes he can win a championship as a member of the Minnesota Twins. In a radio interview Mauer discussed battling through the summer heat, trying to win as a small market team and dealing with the Yankees all those years in the playoffs.

Gophers basketball head coach Tubby Smith told reporters Thursday that he is happy, and more importantly, cancer free. Smith was diagnosed with prostate cancer before the start of last season. Now Smith wants to work on getting a new deal, a new practice facility, and another winning season.