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
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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
2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Commanders clinch playoff berth; Vikings, Lions to play for No. 1 seed
The NFC playoff picture is starting to become clearer as Week 17 nears its end. The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will play for the No. 1 seed next week, while the Philadelphia Eagles wrapped up the NFC East and the No. 2 seed with their win on Sunday. The Los Angeles Rams clinched the… Continue reading 2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Commanders clinch playoff berth; Vikings, Lions to play for No. 1 seed
NFL Week 17 grades: Vikings earn ‘B+’ for huge win over Packers; Saquon Barkley leads Eagles to an ‘A+’
Getty Images Welcome to the Week 17 grades! There’s always a lot of drama in the NFL over the final two weeks of the season, and that was definitely the case in Week 17. The biggest surprise came in New York, where the Giants pulled off a stunner with a 45-33 win over the Indianapolis… Continue reading NFL Week 17 grades: Vikings earn ‘B+’ for huge win over Packers; Saquon Barkley leads Eagles to an ‘A+’
NFL announces Week 18 schedule for 2024 season with Vikings-Lions on ‘Sunday Night Football’
The NFL on Sunday night announced its full Week 18 schedule for Saturday, Jan. 4, and Sunday, Jan. 5, and the regular season will come to a close in Detroit. The Minnesota Vikings (14-2) and Detroit Lions (13-2) will square off for the NFC North title and the conference’s No. 1 seed in the playoffs… Continue reading NFL announces Week 18 schedule for 2024 season with Vikings-Lions on ‘Sunday Night Football’