Posts Tagged ‘Minnesota’
Vikings practice 'changeup' look, with Barr at defensive end
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Already owning one of the strongest defensive lines in the league, the Minnesota Vikings have made another addition to their front four this summer. He even…
Read MoreHOF preview: Randy Moss went deep to ignite Vikes, transform NFL
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The ball was flying down the field often for Minnesota during that drizzly night in Green Bay, and Randy Moss kept going over and past the defense…
Read MoreTrade tornado: Twins deal Dozier, Brewers get Schoop as 15 swapped on deadline day
For Brian Dozier, getting traded meant a dash to the airport and a long trip to Dodger Stadium. For Jake Diekman, it was a lot easier — he simply rode…
Read MoreConfident Cousins comfortable with 'license to lead' Vikings
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The quarterback merry-go-round in Minnesota has lost a lot of qualified riders over the past decade and more, and the Vikings made an unprecedented commitment this…
Read MoreSaddened Vikings start camp, with Sparano dearly missed
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The football field was Tony Sparano’s element, just like the coaching peers he left behind. Walking in the freshly cut, bright green grass on Wednesday while…
Read MoreNFC North Training Camp Capsules
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (14-4) OPEN CAMP: July 25 (rookies), July 28 (veterans), Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: Despite losing starting QB Sam Bradford after season opener and…
Read MoreMEDICAL EXAMINER: Vikings line coach Sparano died of heart disease
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A county medical examiner says Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano died of heart disease. The Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said Monday that the 56-year-old…
Read MoreMinnesota Vikings training camp capsule
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (14-4) OPEN CAMP: July 25 (rookies), July 28 (veterans), Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: Despite losing starting QB Sam Bradford after season opener and…
Read MoreVikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano dies at 56
MIAMI (AP) — Tony Sparano once beat Bill Belichick with the single wing, but wasn’t as old as that made him sound. Sparano was only 56 when he died unexpectedly…
Read MoreBaldwin bill would let all Wisconsin watch Packers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has introduced a bill that would allow all of Wisconsin to watch the Green Bay Packers. Currently a dozen counties in northwestern Wisconsin…
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