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Overcome | Minnesota Women's Basketball at Northwestern Cinematic Recap

Gopher Women’s Basketball overcame a 16-point deficit to defeat Northwestern 87-82 on the road. Gopher Digital gives you an all-access look. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Bleacher Report names veteran Vikings TE as a potential cap casualty

The Minnesota Vikings have 25 pending free agents heading into the offseason and approximately $55.62 million in “effective cap space,” per OverTheCap.com. But that doesn’t mean they couldn’t move on from veterans signed through the 2025 season. This week, Bleacher Report shared three candidates from each team who could potentially be cut. The Vikings were… Continue reading Bleacher Report names veteran Vikings TE as a potential cap casualty

Monday Night Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Bears vs Vikings Matchups

Matchup We Love – RB Aaron Jones Aaron Jones should be in for a strong game in Week 15. Opposing running backs are averaging 4.95 yards per carry against this Bears defense this season, and Jones just ran for 106 yards and one touchdown against this front seven back in Week 12. So, fantasy managers… Continue reading Monday Night Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Bears vs Vikings Matchups

Vikings Fan Discovers Connection to the Bears New Coach

There’s a children’s song that says, “it’s a small world after all”, and this week I was reminded of that when I discovered I have a “connection” if you will, to the new Head Coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson.  Minnesota Vikings fans are all too acquainted with Johnson as he was until earlier… Continue reading Vikings Fan Discovers Connection to the Bears New Coach

Sam Darnold’s trade value, Dallas Turner’s future, the O-line and more: Vikings mailbag

There is little time to rest. Next month, the Minnesota Vikings’ coaches and executives will travel to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine. There, they’ll lay the groundwork for free agency and the draft. The offseason is quickly upon us. As part of the preparations, I felt like it would be worthwhile to answer some… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s trade value, Dallas Turner’s future, the O-line and more: Vikings mailbag

Critical Needs for 2025 Vikings Success

In this episode of ‘The Real Forno Show’ on Vikings 1st & SKOL, Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano dive deep into the five key areas the Minnesota Vikings must address in the 2025 offseason. From offensive line changes to cornerback dilemmas, they leave no stone unturned in their analysis. Welcome back to ‘The Real… Continue reading Critical Needs for 2025 Vikings Success

Rumor Has It Elon Musk Wants to Buy the Minnesota Vikings

The latest rumor news: Elon Musk wants to buy the Minnesota Vikings. The rumors also say that he would be purchasing the team for a record-breaking amount of money. This is circulating on social media, but is it actually true? Minnesotans also had some strong opinions about it. ALSO READ: MN Towns Most at Risk… Continue reading Rumor Has It Elon Musk Wants to Buy the Minnesota Vikings

49ers Expected to Reap Big Reward From Vikings’ Sam Darnold

Getty Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback Sam Darnold looks to pass in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams The talk connecting Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback Sam Darnold to the San Francisco 49ers usually revolves around returning to the Bay Area during free agency. Although that seems unlikely, Darnold did enjoy an impressive breakout season in 2024.… Continue reading 49ers Expected to Reap Big Reward From Vikings’ Sam Darnold

Gophers offer football scholarship to Donovan McNabb Jr.

When Donovan McNabb played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2011, he was in the final season of his illustrious career. Back then, McNabb and his wife were still parenting a little toddler named Donovan Jr. Fast forward to the present day and Donovan McNabb Jr. has received a football scholarship offer from the Minnesota Golden… Continue reading Gophers offer football scholarship to Donovan McNabb Jr.