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Vikings Sign Pair, Release Veteran Cornerback Winfield

Dave Overlund — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:13:58 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings stirred things up on day one of free agency without signing a single free agent. The Minnesota Vikings re-signed receiver Jerome Simpson and gave Phil Loadholt a new contract while releasing veteran cornerback Antoine Winfield on Tuesday. On Monday the Vikings traded receiver Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks for a package [...]

History's 'Vikings' Trailer: New Footage Takes Us Into the West

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:50:02 +0000

Unaccustomed to seeing historical fiction on the History Channel as we are, History’s ‘Vikings‘ seems more and more an intriguing new series worthy of carving out a new place in the TV pantheon. The original series will hit TV screens on March 3, 2013, and apart from the teaser and photos we’ve seen, the network [...]

Vikings' Carlson Has MCL Sprain

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:16:44 +0000

Viking tight end John Carlson has a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his knee will according to head coach Leslie Frazier will miss 1-2 weeks. Carlson is expected to see significant action at tight end this season along with 2nd year tight end Kyle Rudolph. Carlson is a Litchfield, Minnesota native who played his college [...]

Peterson's Attorney Says He Was the "victim"

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:28:50 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson’s attorney says he was a victim and a charge of resisting arrest is a “fabrication.” Texas attorney Rusty Hardin released a statement Monday, two days after Peterson was released from a Houston jail. Peterson was arrested shortly after 2am Saturday and charged with resisting arrest after he allegedly pushed a [...]

Vikings Release Longwell

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:00:58 +0000

The Vikings released kicker Ryan Longwell Monday after 3 seasons with the Vikings and 16 NFL seasons mostly with the Green Bay Packers. Longwell made 22 of 28 field goals for the Vikings in 2011. He was given a 3-year $1.75 Million extension last summer. Longwell said good bye to fans on twitter and head [...]

Peterson Still Not Practicing With Vikings

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:30:07 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson is still not practicing with a high ankle sprain to his left ankle and failed to practice for a 2nd straight day on Thursday. Peterson says the soreness in his ankle is “winding down” and he is just “taking it slow right now”. Peterson still expects to play Sunday against [...]

Raiders Edge Vikings 27-21

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:26:09 +0000

The Vikings lost 27-21 at home to the Oakland Raiders Sunday afternoon at Mall of America Field. Minnesota fell behind 24-7 but scored 14 4th quarter points to make the game interesting. Christian Ponder was 19-33 passing for 211 yards and 2 touchdowns with 3 interceptions and he ran for 71 yards to lead the team

Aaron Rodgers Throws 4 TDs in Green Bay Packers 45-7 Rout of Minnesota Vikings on 'Monday Night Football'

Joe Student — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:11:00 +0000

Green Bay 45 – Minnesota 7 Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes, and the Green Bay Packers routed the Minnesota Vikings 45-7 on “Monday Night Football” to remain undefeated on the 2011 season. Green Bay (9-0) got an 80-yard punt-return for a touchdown from Randall Cobb in the first quarter, and the defending Super Bowl [...]

Vikings Suspend Cook Indefinetly

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:37:04 +0000

The Vikings have suspended cornerback Chris Cook indefinetly after he was charged Tuesday with a felony for allegedly strangling his girlfriend of 10 years for speaking with a former boyfriend. The Vikings called the allegations “very disturbing and disappointing”. Cook is being suspended without pay and he has a court appearance today. He was picked [...]

Frazier Makes It Official; Ponder Will Start

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:05:56 +0000

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier announced today that rookie Christian Ponder will be the starting quarterback for the rest of the season including Sunday’s game at home against Green Bay. Frazier says Ponder gives the Vikings the best chance to win right now and that he’s not giving up on the 2011 season. Frazier says [...]

Report: Vikings To Start Ponder

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:10:50 +0000

ESPN’s Chris Mortenson is reporting that the Vikings will start rookie quarterback Christian Ponder Sunday against Green Bay. Both Ponder and veteran Donovan McNabb were reportedly informed of the decision by head coach Leslie Frazier Tuesday afternoon. Ponder was 9-17 passing for 99 yards Sunday at Chicago. McNabb has led the Vikings to a 1-5 [...]

Bears Rout Vikings; Ponder Plays

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:11:59 +0000

The Vikings lost 39-10 at Chicago Sunday night to fall to 1-5 on the season. Devin Hester made a pair of big plays for the Bears. He had a 48-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter and added a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown in the 2nd half. Jay Cutler threw for 267 yards and 2 [...]

Minnesota Valkyrie Beat Green Bay Chill [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:12:39 +0000

The greatest sport of all time (according to me) kicked off August 26th with a rivalry match up: the Minnesota Valkyrie VS the Green Bay Chill. It was no surprise to me when Minnesota won 28 - 25. Leave it to the women to get something done that the men can't seem to do!

Brett Favre And Joe Webb – Spending Time Together?!

Lynn Quale — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:50:42 +0000

Quarterback Joe Webb and former quarterback Brett Favre have recently been spending some time together…could Favre be returning to the Vikings? Ok, no that’s not the case. Favre will most definitely not be hitting the field for the Vikes next year, or any year, but he has been giving Vikings quarterback Joe Webb a few [...]

Viking Ray Edwards Wins His Boxing Pro Debut [VIDEO]

Kevin Key — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:55:44 +0000

Alot of pepole have asked me what I thought about what went down at Grand Casino Hinckley on Friday night. Here's what I did and didn't like.

MORE Trouble For Favre?

Kevin Key — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:31:32 +0000

He's at it again!

Or is he? Check out the following article from Deadspin (WARNING: GRAPHIC). What do you think? Is there too much of a similar pattern going on here for it to be totally untrue or - given recent headlines - people looking for their piece ($$$) of the action?

Breaking News: Brett Favre Files Retirement Papers!

Kevin Key — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:44:25 +0000

Do I think he's done? Yes and no.

Monday's Vikings-Bears game will be played at U's stadium; Dome won't be ready

Kevin Key — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:24:59 +0000

Oh, if only we could combine last year with this year. The good and the bad-but-interesting. I'm serious. I'm writhing in pain over the fact it's not possible.

Favre Ends Streak At 297

Kevin Key — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 02:04:24 +0000

Brett Favre's starting quarterback streak has ended at 297 consecutive games. Why he didn't play may speak more about the Vikings' new coach than you'd suspect.