Two major Minnesota sports teams shook things up, severing ties with Derek Falvey and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The timing came as a shock to many, even if the departures themselves were expected.

The Minnesota Vikings have fired General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, ending his four-year tenure after a contract extension last year. The decision comes amid mixed results that prompted the organization to seek a new direction.