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Lions, Vikings to battle for NFC’s No. 1 seed, 1st-round bye

The NFC’s No. 1 seed will come down to the final game of the regular season when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday night. The winner takes the NFC North and gets a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser becomes the No. 5 seed and must… Continue reading Lions, Vikings to battle for NFC’s No. 1 seed, 1st-round bye

B1G Home Opener | Gopher Women's Basketball vs. Penn State Cinematic Recap

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Highlights: Gopher Wrestling Day 1 at Solider Salute

The No. 4 Minnesota wrestling team saw six wrestlers advance into the semifinals after action concluded Sunday on the opening day of the third annual Soldier Salute in Coralville, Iowa. In all, eight Gophers are still alive as action moves to its final day Monday. Still running for an individual title are fifth-year seniors Tommy… Continue reading Highlights: Gopher Wrestling Day 1 at Solider Salute

It’s time to pay attention: Sam Darnold and the Vikings, winners of nine straight, could be Super Bowl-worthy

MINNEAPOLIS — There was a thick fog surrounding U.S. Bank Stadium throughout Sunday, an endless cloud that skewed visibility outside the gargantuan windows of the Minnesota Vikings’ downtown palace. It could’ve been a foreboding sign for the visiting Green Bay Packers, who would soon fall into a deep hole against their rivals for the second… Continue reading It’s time to pay attention: Sam Darnold and the Vikings, winners of nine straight, could be Super Bowl-worthy

NFL flexes Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings into ‘Sunday Night Football’ for Week 18

Getty Images The “winner-take-all” season finale between the Lions and Vikings has been moved to “Sunday Night Football,” with the NFC North title and No. 1 seed in the conference “up for grabs.” It’s “as juicy of a late-season matchup as possible,” with two of the NFL’s hottest teams “facing off with everything on the… Continue reading NFL flexes Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings into ‘Sunday Night Football’ for Week 18

Kevin O’Connell Confirms Demand From Sam Darnold’s Offense Before Announcing Vikings’ Injury Update

The Minnesota Vikings wrapped their Week 17 with a win over the Green Bay Packers. Although by the end the team wasn’t fully healthy, the hard-fought victory was enough to bring a smile to head coach Kevin O’Connell’s face, especially because of the offense’s efforts. The Vikings ran 70 plays for 441 yards, and this… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Confirms Demand From Sam Darnold’s Offense Before Announcing Vikings’ Injury Update

Re-stacking the NFC: Lions, Eagles or Vikings? Who else is dangerous? Sando’s Pick Six

Sam Darnold’s Minnesota Vikings won again, for the ninth week in a row and the 14th time in 16 games during this preposterously purple season. Of course they did. When the Vikings returned to their locker room, they hoisted Darnold onto their shoulders and tossed him around like drunken concertgoers, showering their quarterback with water… Continue reading Re-stacking the NFC: Lions, Eagles or Vikings? Who else is dangerous? Sando’s Pick Six

The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 17

NFLNFLKevin O’Connell put on a coaching clinic, Jayden Daniels made Commanders fans believe, the Giants lost by winning, Aaron Rodgers flopped (again), Saquon Barkley rushed toward history, and more. By Steven RuizDec. 30, 8:36 am UTC • 14 min Every week this NFL season, we will break down the highs and lows—and everything in between—from… Continue reading The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 17

NFL releases full Week 18 schedule: Vikings-Lions flexed to Sunday night, two games moved to Saturday

Getty Images Every year, the NFL waits as long as possible before announcing the full Week 18 schedule and that announcement finally came on Sunday night.  The final week of the NFL season will kick off on Saturday with a doubleheader and then close out on Sunday night with the Lions and Vikings battling in… Continue reading NFL releases full Week 18 schedule: Vikings-Lions flexed to Sunday night, two games moved to Saturday