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Apologies from NFL, NBC after M.I.A. flips bird

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:38:00 -0600

British hip-hop artist M.I.A.'s obscene gesture in the Super Bowl halftime show is prompting apologies from NBC and the NFL. But it isn't immediately registering as a moment that viewers latched on to.

Plan calls for new Vikings stadium next to 'Dome (AP)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:36:00 -0600

Another site is being proposed for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. The new plan would put the stadium just east of where the Metrodome now stands on what is currently a parking lot. Earlier plans to build on the Metrodome site would require the Vikings to move elsewhere for as long as three years, likely to TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus.

Vikings open at 75-1 odds to win Super Bowl XLVII

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:58:00 -0600

Packers are the favorite at 6-1. The Super Bowl champion Giants? 15-1.

Babies, celebrities, sex don't offer much new in Super Bowl ads

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:49:00 -0600

While spending millions upon millions, advertisers played it safe.

NFL, NBC apologize after M.I.A. middle finger during Super Bowl halftime show

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:48:00 -0600

Rybak, labor join together for stadium announcement

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:47:00 -0600

New Vikes stadium could be built on parking lot near Metrodome

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:44:00 -0600

The latest Minnesota Vikings stadium plan would place it just east of the Metrodome on a parking lot.

New Vikes stadium plan would tuck in next to Dome (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:58:00 -0600

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Yet another plan is in play for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.

Hartman: Manning stars again in the fourth quarter

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:26:00 -0600

The Giants QB won the Super Bowl by leading a late scoring drive, something that eluded the Vikings this year.

M.I.A.'s halftime surprise at Super Bowl: her middle finger

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:22:00 -0600

Madonna positioned herself as the queen of a new generation of pop stars at the Super Bowl halftime show - complete with throne - but didn't have complete control of her show. EDS NOTE: OBSCENE GESTURE

Eli Manning's latest fourth-quarter heroics add up to Super Bowl victory

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:55:00 -0600

INDIANAPOLIS - Take that, Brady. You too, Peyton.

Monday Morning Mailbag

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:21:00 -0600

Do you have a comment or question? Send it to the vikings.com Mailbag! Every Monday during the offseason we’ll post several comments and/or questions as part of the vikings.com Monday Morning Mailb...

Roger Goodell vague on having a new NFL team in Los Angeles

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:37:00 -0600

Commissioner Roger Goodell shared his thoughts on several key issues facing the NFL right now, including the possibility of soon having a team in L.A. again.

Boneheaded Tom Brady throw leads to Giants safety

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:50:00 -0600

An uncharacteristic Tom Brady mistake led to the earliest safety in Super Bowl history. After a Steve Weatherford punt pinned the New England Patriots back to their 5-yard line, Brady dropped back to pass on the Patriots' first offensive snap. … Continue reading →

Jared Allen Robbed of Defensive Player of the Year Award (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:50:00 -0600

The NFL's 2011 AP Defensive Player of the Year Award should have gone to Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen. Unfortunately, it didn't. Instead, the prestigious award went to Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs.

Vikings' Chris Kluwe on Super Bowl: It is our America

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:25:00 -0600

Minnesota Vikings punter, Tripping Icarus bass guitarist, video game aficionado and Twitter icon (@ChrisWarcraft) Chris Kluwe offers his take on the Super Bowl for the Pioneer Press.

Chris Doleman elected to Hall; Cris Carter denied

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:24:00 -0600

Former Vikings defensive end and linebacker Chris Doleman was one of six players elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Vikings stadium plan near Dome now on fast track

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0600

A plan to "go live" in 2016 would reduce the number of games the Vikings would need to play at the University of Minnesota.

Chris Doleman gets the call from the Hall

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:11:00 -0600

The feared Vikings pass rusher got into Canton on his eighth try and will be enshrined this summer. Cris Carter still waits.

Ravens center, former Vikings star Birk wins NFL's Man of the Year award

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:15:00 -0600

The award honors a player for his off-the-field work as well as for his playing excellence.

Allen runner-up to Suggs for Defensive Player of Year

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:04:00 -0600

The standout linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens earned 21 votes from the media, seven more than the NFL sack leader.

Tom Powers: Super Bowl? Twin Cities have been there and done that

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:10:00 -0600

It has been a quiet week leading up to the Super Bowl. The only big news coming out of Indianapolis has been that 1) Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a very expensive commode known as the Toto Washlet Performance Toilet, and 2) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell knee-capped Zygi Wilf.

Packers' Aaron Rodgers runaway winner of NFL's MVP award; Matt Birk is man of the year

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:25:00 -0600

INDIANAPOLIS - Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award in a landslide.

Vikings' Chris Kluwe forecasts reign for New England

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:25:00 -0600

Editor's note: Minnesota Vikings punter, Tripping Icarus bass guitarist, video game aficionado and Twitter icon (@ChrisWarcraft) Chris Kluwe makes his Super Bowl prediction for the Pioneer Press.

A look at the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:47:00 -0600

JACK BUTLER Defensive back 6-1, 200 1951-59 Pittsburgh Steelers. ... 9 seasons, 103 games. Senior nominee. ... Free-agent signee with

Parcells Not Elected

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:12:00 -0600

	Parcells Not Elected Sal Paolantonio and Bob Glauber of Newsday break down the 2012 NFL Hall Of Fame class.	From: ESPN Views: 103 2 ratings
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Ravens' Birk named Payton NFL Man of Year Award winner

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:10:00 -0600

Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk was named Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Saturday night. The award, which recognizes a player's off-the-field community service and playing excellence, was handed out as part of NFL Honors, a two-hour primetime awards TV special that aired...

Ravens LB Suggs wins Defensive Player of Year (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:02:00 -0600

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Birk named NFL Man of the Year (ProFootballWeekly.com)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:53:00 -0600

Ravens C Matt Birk was named the 2011 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year on Saturday evening.

Doleman 'Humbled' To Be Named HOF'er

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:57:00 -0600

Former Viking linebacker/defensive end Chris Doleman, a terror for quarterbacks in his heyday, opens up about what it means to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Butler, Dawson, Doleman, Kennedy, Martin and Roaf make the 2012 Hall of Fame cut

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:33:00 -0600

The 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame cast has been announced, and the six named to the game's greatest honor this year were Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin and Willie Roaf. It's a very interesting … Continue reading →

Former Vikings star Chris Doleman talks, Bob Sansevere listens

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:30:00 -0600

NOTE: Former Vikings defensive end and linebacker Chris Doleman was one of six players elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday Feb. 4, 2012.

Vikings 2012 Free Agency Profile: WR Vincent Jackson (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:06:00 -0600

Throughout the 2011 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings depended largely on speedy wide receiver Percy Harvin to be the focal point of their passing game. Although Harvin's numbers were impressive (career highs in receptions, yards and touchdowns), he does the most damage for an...

An Elite Pass-Rusher Joins An Immortal Class

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:30:00 -0600

Chris Doleman Highlight Video >> Chris Doleman Photo Gallery >> NFL Network Interview with Chris Doleman >> In football it’s common to hear the phrase “It all stars up front.” But when Chris Dolem...

Chris Doleman Hall of Fame Video

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:30:00 -0600

Congrats to former Viking Chris Doleman, who will enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Take a look back at Doleman's career as a Viking...

Parcells Not Elected

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:18:00 -0600

Sal Paolantonio and Bob Glauber of Newsday break down the 2012 NFL Hall Of Fame class.

Vikings Team Report

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:25:00 -0600

Coach Leslie Frazier turned to a familiar face from his coaching past to help him reinforce the Vikings' defense for the future.

Alan Williams, the Colts' defensive backs coach the past 10 years, was handed the defensive coordinator duties on Jan. 19. His predecessor, Fred Pagac, who oversaw the defense the past 22 games, agreed to stay on staff and return to his previous role as linebackers coach.

"The thing that really stuck out to me (about Williams) was how good of a teacher he was and how well he communicated and related to the players," said Frazier, who helped Williams coach Indianapolis' defensive backs under Tony Dungy's guidance in 2005 and 2006.

So, after months of speculation that the Vikings might ditch the 4-3, Tampa 2-based defense they've embraced...

Commissioner Roger Goodell says NFL has no plans to expand soon

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:11:00 -0600

INDIANAPOLIS - Sorry, Los Angeles. The only NFL expansion happening anytime soon is to next season's schedule of Thursday night games.

Rich Gannon picks Patriots in a squeaker

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:10:00 -0600

Former Vikings quarterback Rich Gannon knows a little something about playing in the Super Bowl. He had an MVP season in 2002 in leading Oakland to Super Bowl XXXVII, where the Raiders lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their former coach, Jon Gruden. Now host of "The Sirius XM Blitz," Gannon has been in Indianapolis this week doing his NFL Radio show while the New York Giants and New England Patriots prepare for Sunday's Super Bowl.

Fisher: Decision with No. 2 pick will 'determine future' of Rams

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:28:00 -0600

Two of the teams selecting near the top of the 2012 NFL Draft have let it be known they will be listening when the phone rings with trade offers.

Senser civil case resumes after hiatus (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:27:00 -0600

MINNEAPOLIS - A wrongful death lawsuit against former Minnesota Vikings tight end Joe Senser and his wife, Amy, has resumed after a four-month break.

Senser civil case resumes after 4-month hiatus (AP)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:20:00 -0600

A wrongful death lawsuit against former Minnesota Vikings tight end Joe Senser and his wife, Amy, has resumed after a four-month break. An attorney for the family of hit-and-run victim Anousone Phanthavong (ah-NOO'-sahn PAN'-tah-wong) met with the Sensers and their attorney Friday to discuss evidence-gathering issues.

Capsule look at Hall of Fame finalists (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:31:00 -0600

A capsule look at the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

Knock, Knock. Who's there? It's Jared Allen!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:09:00 -0600

Knock, knock. Who's there? It's Jared Allen! Get a behind-the-scenes look at this end-of-season commercial that Jared Allen starred in...

NFL Notebook: Owners discuss 49ers' stadium project

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:50:00 -0600

L owners were scheduled to meet Thursday and approve the 49ers' proposed new stadium in Santa Clara, as was as discuss the situations of other teams in need of new stadiums - including the Minnesota Vikings. It is unclear if Thursday's meeting means the 49ers' stadium...

Ex-Viking Fran Tarkenton: Giants' Eli Manning has arrived (w/ VIDEO)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:27:00 -0600

Former Vikings Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton says New York Giants QB Eli Manning has arrived and has the edge on three-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady when the Giants and New England Patriots meet in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday in Indianapolis.

Frugal Peterson will keep No. 28

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:07:00 -0600

Sports briefing Adrian Peterson will still wear No. 28 for the Vikings - for now. The star running back said in a series of posts on his

Adrian Peterson briefly considers number switch

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

But he says it would cost $1 million

Donovan McNabb has his eye on 3 NFL teams

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

But will they pick up the phone and call?

On 2nd thought, Peterson will keep his No. 28 (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:08:00 -0600

MINNEAPOLIS - Adrian Peterson will keep his uniform the same for the Minnesota Vikings — for now.