It took just one year for Juan Soto to set a new record for the largest contract in sports history. It’s anyone’s guess how long it will take before his deal with the Mets is surpassed. Soto’s 15-year, $765 million pact didn’t even include any deferred money, making it worth about $300 million more than… Continue reading Biggest contracts in North American team sports: Soto tops list of $300M players
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Packers predicted to ‘steal’ $17.5 million, 14-INT corner from NFC North rival Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings instantly improved on offense this offseason by signing veteran running back Aaron Jones away from the Green Bay Packers. Could Green Bay return the favor in 2025 by poaching one of Minnesota’s rising stars on defense? At 12-2, the Vikings have plenty of work left to do in 2024. But in about… Continue reading Packers predicted to ‘steal’ $17.5 million, 14-INT corner from NFC North rival Vikings
Will the Vikings win the NFC North? + KAT’s return to Minnesota
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, who have lost three of their last four games, including another lopsided defeat (6-1) on Wednesday against Florida. Goaltending has been the biggest part of the Wild’s resurgence this season, and they need Filip Gustavsson to recover soon from his lower body injury. Otherwise, advanced data says… Continue reading Will the Vikings win the NFC North? + KAT’s return to Minnesota
With Detroit banged up, Vikings get nod in NFC North from former All-Pro RB
After the Vikings swept past the Bears on Monday night, bringing their record to 12-2 on the season and drawing even with the Lions at the top of the NFC North, former All-Pro running back Maurice Jones-Drew is putting Minnesota as the favorite to win the division. “To me I think the Vikings, when Sam… Continue reading With Detroit banged up, Vikings get nod in NFC North from former All-Pro RB
2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Vikings tie Lions for NFC North lead, Falcons stay alive in NFC South
The NFL is heading into the home stretch of the season with the conference races heating up. The Philadelphia Eagles have tied the Detroit Lions for the top seed in the NFC, but the Lions currently hold the tiebreaker due to having a better conference record. There are still plenty of games to sort out… Continue reading 2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Vikings tie Lions for NFC North lead, Falcons stay alive in NFC South
Devastated by injuries, Lions no longer look like favorite in NFC North
Nearly unbeatable for more than three months, the Detroit Lions are a wounded beast that will have to manuever its way through a downpour of injuries in order to secure the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs. On Monday, the Lions reportedly lost standout defensive tackle Alim McNeil to a torn… Continue reading Devastated by injuries, Lions no longer look like favorite in NFC North
NFC North roundtable: Lions, Vikings, Packers dominating the NFL. Who’ll rule the division?
The NFC North is good. Really good. The top three teams — the Detroit Lions (12-1), the Minnesota Vikings (11-2) and the Green Bay Packers (9-4) — have a combined record of 32-7 this season. Four of those losses came at the hands of a divisional opponent, meaning the Lions, Vikings and Packers are 28-3… Continue reading NFC North roundtable: Lions, Vikings, Packers dominating the NFL. Who’ll rule the division?
Vikings DC Brian Flores Makes Initial Short List of Coaching Candidates for NFC North Rival
An image from practice on November 16th, 2023 at TCO in Eagan, MN.Credit: Images Courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings One of the best coaching hires in Minnesota Vikings history happened when Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell hired Brian Flores as defensive coordinator, to replace then DC Ed Donatell, whose once season in Minnesota… Continue reading Vikings DC Brian Flores Makes Initial Short List of Coaching Candidates for NFC North Rival
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The Minnesota Vikings’ Window Is Closing for an NFC North Title in 2024
Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images. Following the results of Thursday Night Football, the Minnesota Vikings saw their window towards an NFC North title in 2024 close even smaller. On Thursday night, the Green Bay Packers traveled to Detroit to take on the NFC North leading Lions in a heavyweight battle between two NFC playoff contenders. Had the… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings’ Window Is Closing for an NFC North Title in 2024