VIKINGS
Childress testifies at Williamses' drug lawsuit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After more than a year and a half of legal maneuvering in their closely watched labor fight with the NFL, Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams may finally learn in May if they must serve a four-game suspension for taking a banned substance. Attorneys for the players and the NFL made closing arguments Friday, wrapping up a five-day trial that included testimony from the two players, their coach and an NFL official. The players contend the NFL broke Minnesota law when it applied its anti-doping policy two years ago and are seeking unspecified damages.March 13, 2010
NFL exec testifies in Williamses’ drug lawsuit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An NFL executive testified in court that he consistently applied the league’s anti-doping policy, and alleged Thursday that the lead attorney for two Minnesota Vikings stars leaked information about their positive test for a banned drug. The league’s vice president for law and labor policy, Adolpho Birch, was on the witness stand before a Hennepin County judge for more than 3 hours, as the case of Kevin Williams and Pat Williams against the NFL continued for a fourth day.March 12, 2010
Tomlinson meets with Vikings
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — LaDainian Tomlinson visited the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday to discuss joining Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield. Tomlinson arrived in the Twin Cities on Wednesday night and dined with Vikings officials. He had more meetings scheduled for Thursday to talk about how he would fit in with the Vikings.March 12, 2010
Tomlinson to meet with Vikings today
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he could be a good fit. Tomlinson is scheduled to meet with coach Brad Childress and other members of the organization on Thursday. The 2006 NFL MVP was released by the San Diego Chargers last month after the least-productive season of his prolific nine-year career. The Vikings are looking for another running back since Chester Taylor signed with the Chicago Bears.March 11, 2010
Favre tells Jay Leno he hasn’t decided about playing again 
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brett Favre said Thursday he still hasn’t decided whether he’ll play again next season — and doesn’t expect to make an announcement anytime soon.
Appearing on NBC’s “The Tonight Show” on Thursday night, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback politely demurred when host Jay Leno asked for his thoughts on returning for 2010.
March 05, 2010
Childress: Vikings OK waiting on Favre’s decision
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach Brad Childress knows one way to get a definitive answer from Brett Favre.
Wait.
February 27, 2010
Vikings fans use billboard persuasion to get Favre to stay
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Last summer, coaches and players lobbied Brett Favre to join the Minnesota Vikings through text messages, phone calls and in-person visits.
This year, the public has started the persuasion process for them.
Driven to show their appreciation for Favre’s storied first season with Minnesota, a group of Vikings fans has taken out advertising space on a digital billboard near the 40-year-old quarterback’s home in Hattiesburg, Miss.
February 11, 2010
More than W’s and L’s riding on Favre’s return
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As Brett Favre mulls over whether he has another season left in him, a lot more hinges on the decision than just wins and losses for the Minnesota Vikings.
February 03, 2010
In limbo again with Vikes, Rosenfels won’t lament
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sage Rosenfels is the guy who took the early lead in Minnesota’s quarterback competition last summer with a strong performance in the first exhibition game.
Then came Brett Favre.
Rosenfels wasn’t expecting to slip to third string after signing a contract extension through the 2011 season worth $9 million. But he did. And he was the only player on Minnesota’s active roster all season who didn’t appear in a game.
January 29, 2010
Moving on: Vikings looking ahead to 2010
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Brett Favre hinted he’ll decide about next season sooner rather than later, though with him that’s famously been subject to change.
Even if the Minnesota Vikings must switch quarterbacks again, though, they’re willing to wait for Favre’s word.
January 28, 2010
Vikings cope with defeat, ponder Favre's future
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — One after another, the Minnesota Vikings mentioned how much they enjoyed playing with Brett Favre.
Will the fun will be one season and done?
The devastated Vikings gathered Monday at their practice facility for exit physicals and meetings with coaches, two weeks sooner than they hoped thanks to that epic overtime loss in New Orleans for the NFC championship.
Despite all the other intriguing in-game developments and offseason story lines, the day-after focus fell on the 40-year-old Favre’s future. He didn’t appear in the locker room at Winter Park while it was open to reporters, but his demeanor after the game and responses from teammates suggested he’s leaning toward quitting.
January 26, 2010
Overtime loss ends Vikings' hopes of Super Bowl trip
There’s heartache today in the heartland.The Minnesota Vikings, who haven’t been to a Super Bowl since 1977, lost 31-28 to the New Orleans Saints in Sunday evening’s NFC championship game, ending a stellar season in disappointing fashion.
Even a team-leading defensive effort from Mount Vernon native Chad Greenway couldn’t steer the Vikings to the win. Greenway finished with seven solo tackles and an assist.
January 25, 2010
Could Vikings' loss be Favre's last game?
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Battered and beaten, Brett Favre limped off the field for perhaps the last time.
His head down, the pained look on his face was brought on as much by an ill-advised late turnover as it was by a bone-crunching hit from Bobby McCray.
January 25, 2010
Saints beat Vikings in OT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — They sure ain’t the Aints anymore.
The New Orleans Saints are heading to their first Super Bowl after battering Brett Favre and beating the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 in overtime Sunday on unheralded Garrett Hartley’s 40-yard field goal.
January 25, 2010
VIkings, Saints set to battle for Super Bowl berth
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The last time the Minnesota Vikings made the Super Bowl, Brett Favre was in elementary school. The next trip the New Orleans Saints make to the big game will be their first.
Are you experienced? Well, yes and no.
January 23, 2010
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OUR VOICES Ball on the ground, ball on the ground, lookin' like a fool with the ball on the ground ...
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Since 1962, there's always next year.
Congrats to "MFT," by the way, who got the winner wrong but correctly predicted Friday that the score of the game would
OUR VOICES Predict the winner and score of Vikings vs. Saints
I know many of you will be watching the big game this weekend between Minnesota and New Orleans. If you weren't planning to watch, you might as well, given that you'll probably be snowed in. Let's have some fun trying to predict the winner and score. If anybody gets it right, you'll have bragging r
Posted by: Seth Tupper on Jan 22, 2010 at 5:38 PM | Republic InsiderOUR VOICES What does Brett Favre's return to Green Bay have in common with the classic movie comedy 'Airplane'?
According to Associated Press sportswriter Dave Campbell, a lot: Perhaps this classic scene from the 1980 comedy “Airplane” is the true reflection of Favre’s feelings: The lead character, Ted Striker, tells the lady sitting next to him early in the film that he’s nervous.
Posted by: Seth Tupper on Oct 29, 2009 at 10:29 AM | Republic InsiderOUR VOICES 'That's why you get Brett Favre on your football team'
Posted by: Seth Tupper on Sep 27, 2009 at 9:08 PM | Republic Insider
OUR VOICES Wishy-washy Favre dons a Vikings uniform
Brett Favre is back in the NFL. The Associated Press first sent out an alert today that noted Favre was practicing with the team. A few minutes later, a report came in that a deal had been struck and he's officially a Viking. As a Vikings fan, it's tough not to get caught up in the hoopla. Recen
Posted by: Korrie Wenzel on Aug 18, 2009 at 2:19 PM | Republic Insider
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