Sunday did not represent a classic showing for Falcons QB Kirk Cousins, who continued his sour form with a four-interception outburst against his former employers, the Vikings. The subpar outing proved too much for Atlanta to overcome. The Falcons fell 42-21 to Minnesota, outdone by the likes of Sam Darnold, Jordan Addison, and, most notably,… Continue reading Kirk Cousins-Justin Jefferson postgame: Falcons QB, Vikings star WR share heartwarming embrace after Minnesota win
Month: December 2024
Are the Wild Overworking Filip Gustavsson? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild’s goaltending situation was one of the team’s most talked-about storylines in the offseason and entering training camp. The team’s battery of goaltenders did not perform great last season as Marc-André Fleury aged. Filip Gustavsson followed up an excellent season the year before with a streaky performance that led to countless trade rumors. … Continue reading Are the Wild Overworking Filip Gustavsson? – Minnesota Wild
Mics Caught Kirk Cousins’s Message to Justin Jefferson After Vikings Beat Falcons
After a six-year stint quarterbacking the Minnesota Vikings from 2018 to ’23, Kirk Cousins signed a massive four-year, $180 million contract this offseason to head southeast and join the Atlanta Falcons. While money certainly talks, the 36-year-old did have to make a tough decision in leaving behind his go-to wide receiver in Justin Jefferson. The… Continue reading Mics Caught Kirk Cousins’s Message to Justin Jefferson After Vikings Beat Falcons
$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? Sports is loaded with money oddities
These were Juan Soto’s numbers in 2024: 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, a .288 batting average. Keep doing that over the next 15 years, and he’ll be making roughly $1.2 million for every home run. Or $467,890 for every RBI. Or $307,229 for every hit. (Pre-tax, of course.) Soto’s $765 million, 15-year agreement with the… Continue reading $1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? Sports is loaded with money oddities
‘Very frustrating’ for Vikings run defense hampered by loss of Ivan Pace
The Vikings defense still ranks fourth in the NFL allowing just 3.9 yards per run, but they’re trending in the wrong direction. Linebacker Blake Cashman said he did not see quarterback Sam Darnold’s 52-yard touchdown pass Sunday to receiver Justin Jefferson, because of how Falcons running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier were gashing them.… Continue reading ‘Very frustrating’ for Vikings run defense hampered by loss of Ivan Pace
Frost Tabbed Summit League Women’s Basketball Peak Performer of the Week
Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Freshman guard Marisa Frost has been named the Summit League Women’s Basketball Peak Performer of the Week for the first time in her career, the league office announced on Monday afternoon. Frost helped the Bison (6-3) extend their win streak to three games after… Continue reading Frost Tabbed Summit League Women’s Basketball Peak Performer of the Week
What we learned in NFL Week 14: Chiefs continue close-game magic, Vikings pass another test
Did the Chiefs just doink their way to a division title? Sort of. Did they strengthen their lead in the race for the AFC’s top seed? Absolutely. No matter how Matthew Wright’s 31-yard field goal found its way through the goal posts late Sunday night at Arrowhead, the Chiefs’ ridiculous stretch of success in one-score… Continue reading What we learned in NFL Week 14: Chiefs continue close-game magic, Vikings pass another test
NDSU Women’s Basketball Set for First-Ever Matchup With Tulane
Story Links THIS WEEK The North Dakota State (6-3) women’s basketball team has won its last three games and closes out its road trip at Tulane (3-4) on Tuesday. Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m., at Devlin Fieldhouse. GAME COVERAGE Watch: The contest will be available on ESPN+ for… Continue reading NDSU Women’s Basketball Set for First-Ever Matchup With Tulane
The Vikings Quietly Re-Signed an Old Friend
Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports. Over the weekend, it was one man out, and another in for the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings Quietly Re-Signed an Old Friend Practice squad offensive guard Henry Byd hit injured reserve, on tap to miss at least the next four games and perhaps longer. Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Coy Cronk (64)… Continue reading The Vikings Quietly Re-Signed an Old Friend
Vikings to debut all-new ‘Winter Warrior’ alternate uniforms in Week 15 vs. Bears
Minnesota Vikings MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings announced themselves as NFC contenders with a 42-21 throttling of Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, their sixth straight win. Now, they’re set to debut all-new “Winter Warrior” uniforms for their Week 15 matchup with the Chicago Bears. The Vikings have hosted “whiteout” games for years,… Continue reading Vikings to debut all-new ‘Winter Warrior’ alternate uniforms in Week 15 vs. Bears