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Other Vikings running backs step up as Cook's departure looks certain
Dalvin Cook remained away from the team during Tuesday's voluntary practice, as he has been doing all spring, while Vikings management looks for a trade partner.
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AI knows Vikings sad emotions better than it knows the sad facts
As we begin to dabble in what is possible with artificial intelligence, the "Ask AI" was tasked with a question about Minnesota sports history. The results were not what you might expect.
Jets' Aaron Rodgers over calf issue and practicing, providing some 'wow' moments
Aaron Rodgers threw some pretty passes at practice. Cameras clicked. Reporters tweeted.
Bills' Damar Hamlin takes next step in recovery by practicing fully 6 months since cardiac arrest
What was once routine for Damar Hamlin, such as pulling on a helmet and heading out to practice, has become something the Buffalo Bills safety celebrated with a phone call to his parents.
Browns defensive players robbed of jewelry, vehicle by masked men in downtown stickup
Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski expressed relief that two of his defensive players were not physically harmed while being robbed at gunpoint by six masked men outside a downtown nightclub.
Ex-part owner of Vikings gets over six years in cryptocurrency scam
A former part owner of the Minnesota Vikings who defrauded a short-lived professional football league known as the Alliance of American Football in a $700 million cryptocurrency scam was sentenced Monday.
Browns defensive players robbed of jewelry, vehicle in downtown stickup
Two Cleveland Browns defensive players were robbed at gun point by six masked men outside a downtown night club, according to police.
Jim Hines, 1968 Olympic 100-meter champion who became NFL receiver, dies at 76
Jim Hines, the 1968 Olympic 100-meter champion who later went on to be an NFL wide receiver, has died. He was 76.
Biden says Kansas City 'building a dynasty' as he hosts Super Bowl champs
President Joe Biden said the Kansas City Chiefs are "building a dynasty'' as he hosted the team at the White House Monday to mark their Super Bowl victory in February.
Buffalo Bills break ground on new $1.54 billion stadium
In preparing to break ground on the Buffalo Bills new stadium, owner Terry Pegula looked to the sky to deliver a message to his late predecessor and franchise founder, Ralph Wilson.
Starting at zero, edge rusher Davenport hopes to cash in with Vikings
Before his wedding last month, Marcus Davenport had another important decision to make. What number should he wear with the Vikings? He chose No. 0, which Davenport hopes won't be his only distinction with his new team.
Bettman: NHL still committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona after arena referendum failed
Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena.
Souhan: Vikings would be moving in right direction by discarding Cook
Limiting investments at running back has a benefit that's especially important for a team facing salary-cap issues and the need to keep other core players.
Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader Auditions
68 finalists competed to become Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders at the Mall of America.
Vikings add former St. Croix Lutheran receiver Garett Maag
The Inver Grove Heights native was an undrafted rookie free agent after playing five seasons at North Dakota.
Vikings tight end, Hawley native Ellefson retires from NFL
Ben Ellefson, who turns 27 in September, was the team's No. 3 tight end last fall, but made two stops on injured reserve because of a lingering groin injury.
Packers' Bakhtiari feeling healthy again, upbeat while adapting to Rodgers' absence
Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari doesn't know the exact whereabouts of the golf cart that transported him and former teammate Aaron Rodgers from the Lambeau Field locker room to practice every day.
NFL expanding The Smart Heart Sports Coalition
The NFL has expanded The Smart Heart Sports Coalition to 26 member organizations as it continues to advocate for all 50 states to adopt policies that will prevent high school students from fatal outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest.
The Aaron Rodgers (revisionist) history tour continues
Frustration, hurt feelings and an ultimatum about the Packers from office are on display in the latest Rodgers interview that tells his side of the break-up.
Packers debate term 'rebuild' as they adjust to life without Rodgers
The exit of four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers has led to some debate among the Green Bay Packers regarding exactly what constitutes a rebuild.
Canha, Carrasco lead Mets to 4-1 win over slumping Phillies
While the New York Mets are finally hitting their stride on the mound, the Philadelphia Phillies are still stumbling at the plate.
Gallery: Vikings charity softball game
The Vikings offense faced the defense in the Thielen Foundation charity softball game Wednesday at CHS Field in St. Paul, hosted by Harrison Smith this year because Adam Thielen signed with Carolina.
A likely outcome with Cook's contract; factors in Jefferson talks
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss Dalvin Cook's situation, Justin Jefferson's next contract, receiver Jordan Addison's injury and more in this Access Vikings podcast.
49ers QB Brock Purdy resumes throwing program
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy has officially resumed his throwing program as he tries to return from offseason elbow surgery in time for the season opener.
Local sports team values on an endless rise. Current total? Billions
It took $1 million to purchase the NFL franchise that became the Vikings. In the decades since, they have been joined by five other major Minnesota pro franchises — and their values have kept increasing. Here's a look at the rise.
Vikings will host Titans, Cardinals for joint training camp practices
The Vikings viewed last year's practices with the 49ers as some of their most important preseason work for the veterans who didn't play in any of the team's three exhibition games.
Photos: Vikings offseason practice Tuesday
The Vikings held an open practice Tuesday at TCO Performance Center in Eagan.
Vikings to host Titans, Cards for joint training camp practices in successive weeks
The Minnesota Vikings will have two different teams come to training camp this year, hosting joint practices with both the Tennessee Titans and the Arizona Cardinals prior to their preseason games.
Browns' Watson makes pitch for DeAndre Hopkins to reunite with him in Cleveland
Standing a few feet from a golf green, Deshaun Watson made a pitch for DeAndre Hopkins to join him in Cleveland.
Jacky Chen's journey: Sneaking onto the field to signing with the Vikings
The offensive lineman from a Division II college out east — the son of Chinese immigrants — is one of the more unlikely undrafted free agents at the Vikings' offseason workouts.
The first word on Brian Flores' new Vikings defense: 'Intense'
As the Vikings began 11-on-11 practices this week, the team's coaches are laying the groundwork for reprogramming a group of young defenders.
Souhan: Minnesota sports observations and opinions after a darkness retreat
Aaron Rodgers and Rudy Gobert are not the only ones who can turn off the lights and get wise.
Vikings' Osborn aims to fit in whatever role the team needs
Receiver K.J. Osborn has found himself in the awkward spot of an NFL veteran mentoring a first-round draft pick while also competing for roles during a contract year.
Happy in Cleveland, Za'Darius Smith details problems with Vikings contract
The edge rusher, traded this month, was unhappy with the guaranteed part of his Vikings deal and pointed to weekly roster bonuses as a reason for his slip in production after sustaining a knee injury.
Vikings are asking a lot of new defensive coordinator Brian Flores
The biggest defensive upgrade the Vikings made this offseason so far has been at coordinator. On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, Michael Rand and Andrew Krammer map out his daunting challenge.