Sports Roundup: Monday 12/8/25

Upcoming games for SDSU and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Vikings dominate Commanders & Monday Night Football.

By Drew Ivery December 8, 2025 9:19 am

SDSU Basketball

The Jackrabbit men’s basketball team (5-5) are the only ones scheduled to play tomorrow night for SDSU. They’ll be on the road in Muncie, IN taking on Ball State (3-6). Tipoff is set for 6pm and will air on ESPN+.

NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves (15-8) are just one of a few teams in action tonight. They will host the Phoenix Suns (13-10) at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. Tipoff is set for 6:30pm and it will air on Peacock.

NFL

The Minnesota Vikings were back home yesterday afternoon, and they hosted the Washington Commanders. It was a balanced attack for Minnesota in their 31-0 shutout of the Vikings. J.J. McCarthy went 16-for—23 passing and threw for 163 yards and three touchdown passes. The ground game with Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones Sr. Combined for 25 carries for 128 yards rushing and one rush touchdown. Tonight, will be Monday Night Football to round out week 14 in the NFL. It’ll be the Philadelphia Eagles (8-4) at the Los Angeles Chargers (8-4). Kickoff will be at 7:15pm on ABC/ESPN.

Business

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Education

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Government

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Local

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Crime

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South Dakota Attorney General Joins National Crackdown in Operation Robocall Roundup

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