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Vikings defensive lineman Odenigbo ready to take next step
Ifeadi Odenigbo could become a three-down player after being used primarily in pass rushing situations during his first full year in the NFL in 2019.
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf arrested in California
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was arrested in Southern California on Friday.
Out of the Woods: Tiger emerges for TV match with Lefty, QBs
Packers' run defense eager for redemption after playoff loss
Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine believes his team's run defense is much better than its last showing. And he expects the team to prove that this fall.
Column: Sloan, other coaching greats who were denied a title
New England bishop takes tongue-in-cheek shot at Tom Brady
A Roman Catholic bishop in New England says not even a Hail Mary is going to help Tom Brady win a seventh Super Bowl championship now that he's with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NFL QBs holding passing sessions minus bonding activities
SiriusXM radio calls audibles for sports shows in pandemic
Packers' Montravius Adams faces marijuana, driving charges
Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Montravius Adams was arrested in Georgia this week and charged with marijuana and driving offenses.
NFL looks at adding "booth umpire" and tech adviser for refs
The league also is looking at other rules changes, including an alternative to the onside kick.
Rams' Aaron Donald: Football without fans 'wouldn't be fun'
Aaron Donald is not thrilled about the prospect of playing football without fans.
NFL reinstates Cowboys' Aldon Smith, who last played in '15
Aldon Smith will be able to take part in team activities with the Dallas Cowboys after the NFL on Wednesday conditionally reinstated the pass rusher from an indefinite suspension for off-field issues.
'Sunday Night Football' continues run as most-watched show
NBC's "Sunday Night Football" will finish as prime time's most-viewed series for the ninth consecutive year when the 2019-20 television season wraps up on Wednesday night.
Mostert acknowledges family concern over return to practice
Clemson WR Ross to have shoulder surgery
Clemson receiver Justyn Ross will have shoulder surgery next month to take care of an issue that cropped up during the team's spring workouts in March.
'Spicy math' joins playbook for busy Vikings beat writer Goessling
The pandemic has barely slowed NFL news but it rippled in significant ways through the Star Tribune football writer's life as full-time dad and assistant track coach.
Vikings' Thielen schools up new virtual receiving partners
With Stefon Diggs traded to Buffalo and the coronavirus pandemic limiting in-person teaching opportunities, the two-time Pro Bowler has been getting online to help teammates, including first-round draft pick Justin Jefferson.
Souhan: Ignoring blacks for top NFL jobs is racist and stupid
If you're not angry about discrimination, you should be angry about so many teams breaking the golden rule of sports. They're not doing all they can to win.
Odenigbo's opportunity: Vikings pass rusher now in key role
The Minnesota Vikings, like the rest of the NFL during this virus-restricted offseason, have been forced to rely on virtual instruction over video conference calls between staff and players.
Cruz, Love, McCourty brothers among Ali award finalists
Nelson Cruz of the Minnesota Twins, Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and brothers Devin and Jason McCourty of the New England Patriots are among the nominees for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award.
NYC to MSP: Sports editor connects to new life in strangest of times
Naila-Jean Meyers moved here for a new job at the Star Tribune in January and set out to learn it and make connections in a new place. Then the coronavirus changed everything.
Redskins draft pick from Liberty says he had coronavirus
AP Analysis: NFL taking baby steps toward reopenings
Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson leaves $1,000 tip at Florida eatery
Former NFL star Chad Johnson left a $1,000 tip for his waiter after dining at a restaurant in Florida that recently reopened amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Legislature OKs Vikings selling alcohol outside stadium on game days
Bill also would allow sales in the front lawn park and at Walker Sculpture Garden, Boom Island on occasion.
Nation's governors expressing support for return of pro sports
The prospects for pro sports resuming operations were boosted Monday when the governors of California, New York and Texas announced their support for games returning to their states.
After losing the offseason, are Vikings doomed by all of their turnover?
No free agency. No trades. No offseason programs, real or virtual. No minicamps, rookie or full-squad. That can't bode well for a team has lost so many significant players since the end of last season, right?
NFL facilities opening, but Vikings still will be working remotely
The Vikings haven't yet set a timetable for when front office personnel will return to TCO Performance Center in Eagan.
Harris accepts franchise tender, likely will return to Vikings in 2020
Safety Anthony Harris led the league in interceptions, but there had been some speculation he might be traded.
Hartman: Thielen, Jefferson both diamonds in the rough
Adam Thielen didn't receive a single Division I offer after graduating from Detroit Lakes. Justin Jefferson was rated 308th among receiver prospects in the Class of 2017. LSU was the only program to offer him a scholarship.