Posts Tagged ‘Minnesota’
Starting fresh: Annexstad takes over at QB for Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The forward pass at Minnesota has been more of a challenge to master than ever in the last several seasons, and this is a program that was…
Read MoreStacked Vikings still hard at chase for championship
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The end of last season for the Minnesota Vikings came suddenly and lopsidedly, falling hard in the NFC championship game a week after soaking in the…
Read MoreCaledonia opens season, replacing QB who won 41 consecutive games and three state titles
The Caledonia High School football team heads into its season-opener with a 41-game win streak, three consecutive state championships and eight titles in the past 11 seasons. The Warriors, who…
Read MoreEric Decker, former Golden Gopher, retires from NFL
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Receiver Eric Decker says he is retiring from the NFL after an eight-year career with the Broncos, Jets and Titans. Decker had been in training camp…
Read MoreMinnesota names walk-on freshman Zack Annexstad starting QB
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has tabbed true freshman walk-on Zack Annexstad as the starting quarterback to open the season. Gophers coach P.J. Fleck announced after practice on Monday that Annexstad…
Read MoreWNBA playoff field set, LA-Minnesota meet in first round
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA playoffs are set after a wild, unpredictable regular season came to an end Sunday. As expected, Los Angeles and Minnesota will meet in the…
Read MoreKeep it clean: Jaguars, Vikings convene for joint practices
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — After the coaching staffs for Jacksonville and Minnesota met the night before, a group of 12 trusted players from both the Jaguars and Vikings convened before…
Read MoreLynx star, Minnesota legend: Whalen to retire from WNBA
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Lindsay Whalen retires from the WNBA at the end of this season, the gritty Minnesota Lynx point guard won’t have trouble figuring out what to do…
Read MoreVikings Nick Easton’s neck injury likely ends season
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings lost a key member of their offensive line Thursday when left guard Nick Easton was placed on injured reserve because of a bulging…
Read MoreFormer Vikings QB Bridgewater excited, grateful to play in a game again
Teddy Bridgewater can’t help but smile these days. Even through the sweat and exhaustion that mark the blazing hot days of training camp, the New York Jets quarterback still appreciates…
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