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U.S. Bank Stadium paid off as of today, two decades early
But taxpayers still could be on the hook for the planned security fence around the stadium, and for ongoing maintenance.
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Vikings will open training camp July 29; tickets go on sale Friday
Among the 14 practices open to the public will be two at night and joint sessions with the Tennessee Titans and the Arizona Cardinals.
Neal: Former Gopher Tapeh strives to help his native Liberia through schools and coffee beans
The former member of the "Pair and a Spare" backfield at the U struggled after his football career, but he has found renewed purpose.
NFL suspends 3 players indefinitely for violating the gambling policy and a fourth gets 6 games
Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. lost the biggest bet of his life Thursday.
U.S. Bank Stadium's $15.7M security fence gets final approval
The Minnesota Vikings won't have the new fence for the 2023 season, but it will be ready by April 2024.
NFL finalizing discipline for several players linked to gambling violations, AP sources say
The NFL is finalizing disciplinary action against more players for gambling violations, including Indianapolis Colts defensive back Isaiah Rodgers Sr., two people familiar with the plans told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Jaguars LT Cam Robinson suspended 4 games for violating NFL policy on PEDs
The NFL suspended Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson on Thursday for the first four games of the regular season for violating league policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
As NFL cracks down on players gambling, what events are pro athletes allowed to bet on?
The Supreme Court's 2018 ruling in Murphy vs. NCAA ushered in a new era of legalized sports betting in the U.S., allowing states to establish their own sports wagering laws.
J.J. Watt signs multi-year deal to be a studio analyst for CBS Sports
J.J. Watt has signed a multi-year deal with CBS Sports to serve as a studio analyst. The announcement was made Thursday by CBS Sports President David Berson.
History says highly touted rookie tight ends don't always make a major impact right away
This rookie class of tight ends already made quite an impact on the draft.
Assault charge dropped against Raiders' Davante Adams for shoving photographer
Prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor assault charge filed last October against Las Vegas Raiders' wide receiver Davante Adams after he shoved a photographer to the ground as he left the field following a loss at Kansas City.
Bills trainers cite Hamlin case as example for schools, youth leagues to make life-saving plans
When Buffalo Bills trainers Nate Breske and Denny Kellington rushed onto the field following Damar Hamlin's collapse in January, they stuck to the plan — right down to positioning Hamlin's teammates to shield the television cameras.
Free-agent tight end Marcedes Lewis awaits call for a record-setting 18th NFL season
Well before sunrise at a posh rental home in Mexico, Marcedes Lewis is working out. He's running sprints, lifting weights, jumping boxes, hitting heavy bags. It's how he starts his days, even on vacation.
Dolphins star Tyreek Hill is under investigation for assault and battery
Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill is under investigation by Miami-Dade police for assault and battery after he allegedly hit a man on Sunday.
Patriots defensive back Jack Jones pleads not guilty to 9 gun charges
New England Patriots defensive back Jack Jones pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to nine counts of weapons violations in connection with his arrest at a Logan Airport security checkpoint with two loaded guns in his carry-on bag.
Faith, family, football: Vikings' Bynum finds home in the Philippines
Camryn Bynum has traveled to his great-grandmother's homeland to get married, work on disaster relief and host a football camp.
Souhan: If Vikings trade Hunter, it must look like Diggs-Jefferson swap
Current Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah may have to lose a star to make a winning decision — something his predecessor Rick Spielman pulled off with precision.
Vikings mailbag: Hunter's value, Mattison's potential and more
Among the questions in this week's Vikings mailbag: What's the realistic return for Danielle Hunter in a trade? Will the running game improve under Alexander Mattison? Which young players are trending upward?
Scoggins: Flores' defense looks more creative, but there's a catch
Defensive improvement under new coordinator Brian Flores is an easily attainable goal, but only if the Vikings can find a compromise on edge rusher Danielle Hunter's contract.
Governor signs public funding bill for new A's stadium in Vegas, growing global sports destination
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed into law Thursday a $380 million public financing package to help build a Major League Baseball stadium for the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip as MLB's commissioner outlined a months-long approval process for the A's proposed move there.
Souhan: Why you need Frank Gilliam on your 'Greatest Vikings' list
He was a trailblazer and sharp scout and much more. Gilliam died earlier this year and was remembered in a service Thursday.
Cousins ramps up team-building with the Vikings, even with his own future unclear
The Minnesota Vikings reported for minicamp this week with a dress-up theme — sports jerseys — that came with a contest to award the most creative player.
Mahomes, Kelce and the Chiefs enjoy spoils of Super Bowl win during wild offseason
Whoever came up with the saying, ''To the victor go the spoils,'' could never have had the Kansas City Chiefs in mind.
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett enters Year 2 focused on the details
Kenny Pickett spent his first few months in the NFL intentionally buried on the Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart, coach Mike Tomlin's way of trying to ease the pressure on a young quarterback saddled with the outsized expectations that come with being a first-round pick at the most important position in the game.
Oakland Athletics stadium deal wins final legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to Vegas
The Oakland Athletics cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof.
Golden Knights' success lifts Las Vegas to another level in sports world
Massive cheers rather than the usual boos rained down on Gary Bettman on Tuesday night because nothing could keep Vegas Golden Knights fans from enjoying what the NHL commissioner was about to do.
Cousins expects to resume Vikings contract negotiations next year
After the team's final spring practice, quarterback Kirk Cousins — who is in the final year of his deal — said his focus is on the upcoming season.
Packers' Rashan Gary not making any guesses on when he will return from torn ACL
Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Rashan Gary isn't making any predictions regarding just when he might return after a torn anterior cruciate ligament ended his 2022 season.
Pro leagues balance profit, integrity risks in legal betting era
When Calvin Ridley was suspended for betting on NFL games in 2022, it was largely dismissed as an isolated incident among the four biggest North American professional leagues in the era of legalized sports gambling.
Pro leagues balance profit, integrity risks in legal betting era
When Calvin Ridley was suspended for betting on NFL games in 2022, it was largely dismissed as an isolated incident among the four biggest North American professional leagues in the era of legalized sports gambling.
Hunter's absence from Vikings creates opening for Wonnum
D.J. Wonnum has taken most of the first-team reps in spring practices with Danielle Hunter out. Also, a rookie defender appears to be in the mix for a significant role.
Jefferson returns, Hunter stays away as Vikings open minicamp
Potential contract extensions and current contract disputes were the talk at camp, with coach Kevin O'Connell expressing hope for positive solutions.
After $1.5 million pay cut, Hicks buys into Vikings' more aggressive defense
Hicks ended the first day of the Vikings mandatory minicamp by intercepting Kirk Cousins, saying, "That's what you play this game for."
Podcast: Justin Jefferson reports to Vikings minicamp; Danielle Hunter officially holds out
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss Jefferson's ongoing contract negotiations, the reasons why Hunter's pay remains an issue and more on this Access Vikings podcast.
Trading Danielle Hunter would mark true end of an era for Vikings
If the ninth-year edge rusher ends up getting dealt away from the Vikings, just one player would remain on the roster who was drafted by Minnesota before Kirk Cousins arrived in 2018.