Minnesota Vikings pursue new Sam Darnold deal, but financially they are far away from each other

Until Tuesday of this week, the Minnesota Vikings had the opportunity to place their franchise tag on Sam Darnold, but they have chosen not to. Had it happened, it would have automatically given the 27-year-old a one-year deal, but this is not the case. Such a deal would have cost $40.42million for the NFL side,… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings pursue new Sam Darnold deal, but financially they are far away from each other

Minnesota Vikings Coaching Staff Remains Untouched… So Far

Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings were never going to let Kevin O’Connell leave, and recently got his extension done. The coaching staff made a significant impact this season, and that led to plenty of O’Connell’s assistants being tied to other jobs. Although multiple promotions were on the table for Vikings assistants, it… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings Coaching Staff Remains Untouched… So Far

The top five moments of Sam Darnold’s tenure with the Vikings so far

As the Vikings prepare for a big game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium, veteran quarterback Sam Darnold continues to play the position at an extremely high level. He’s been so good that the Vikings might need to start thinking about altering their plans for the future. With Minnesota… Continue reading The top five moments of Sam Darnold’s tenure with the Vikings so far

Sam Darnold can take the Vikings as far as they want to go

The duality of veteran quarterback Sam Darnold is something that has come to define the Vikings at different points of this season. He has the arm talent to make some throws that completely defy logic. He also has the irrational confidence to take some risks that probably shouldn’t be taken. If he’s able to strike… Continue reading Sam Darnold can take the Vikings as far as they want to go

Betting scandal with Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is far from first in pro sports

Sports and gambling are once again in the spotlight in the wake of the Los Angeles Dodgers firing Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter and close friend of newly acquired star player Shohei Ohtani. The abrupt dismissal of the 39-year-old Mizuhara came amid reports from the Los Angeles Times and ESPN regarding his alleged ties to an… Continue reading Betting scandal with Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is far from first in pro sports