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| Minnesota Vikings 2009 Season Preview |
NFL Football |
08/24/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - When the NFL's real life Jason Voorhees touched down on Zygi Wilf's private plane in St. Paul Tuesday, the Minnesota Vikings and Brad Childress finally had their quarterback. Future Hall of Fame signal-caller Brett Favre finally signed a contract with the Vikings and instantly makes the talented team a Super Bowl contender, credibility issues aside. The Vikings entered training camp on the heels of a 2008 season in which they rattled off nine wins in their final 12 games to capture their firs |
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| Favre is a Viking |
NFL Football |
08/18/2009 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (MySportsbook) - Brett Favre is coming back again, and this time it's with the Minnesota Vikings. After weeks of speculation, Favre ended his second retirement on Tuesday. He boarded a plane from Hattiesburg, Mississippi and landed in St. Paul, Minnesota, then was quickly transported to the Vikings training facility, underwent a physical and signed an undisclosed contract. Reports have the deal at two years worth a possible $25 million should all the clauses regarding performance and health b |
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| Colts DE Brock to miss three weeks |
NFL Football |
08/17/2009 |
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| IN (MySportsbook) - Indianapolis Colts defensive end Raheem Brock will miss at least three weeks after suffering a broken hand. The Indianapolis Star revealed on Monday that Brock suffered the injury during Friday's 13-3 preseason loss against the Minnesota Vikings. The paper quoted Brock as saying he will not return to action until the Colts' season-opener, September 13 against Jacksonville, and also head coach Jim Caldwell, who said the break will require surgery. A product of Temple University, the 31-year- |
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| Chicago Bears 2009 Season Preview |
NFL Football |
08/16/2009 |
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| ers of the unit - not expected to be seen much before September following offseason surgeries. All of the uncertainty helps place the Bears - who would have made the '08 playoffs had it not been for a Week 17 meltdown against the Texans - behind the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North pecking order as the season begins, and there are some who will tell you that the Green Bay Packers could be further ahead than the Bears at this stage as well. So, while Cutler may have halted the team's revolving door at the quart |
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| Smith, Woodson among 2009 Hall of Fame class |
NFL Football |
08/08/2009 |
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| de Team of the 1990s. He tragically died from injuries sustained in a car accident in 2000 at the age of 33. McDaniel was named All-Pro nine straight seasons and voted to a record 12 consecutive AFC-NFC Pro Bowls during his 14-season career with the Minnesota Vikings (1988-1999) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000-01). "Wow. It's impossible to imagine a moment like this. It really defies words," McDaniel said. "In my wildest dreams, I could never imagine standing here today. To me, this moment (allows me to) have |
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| New York Jets |
NFL Football Transaction |
08/06/2009 |
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| Claimed wide receiver Aundrae Allison off waivers from Minnesota Vikings; waived wide receiver Mario Urrutia. |
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| Judge rules Williamses can play for Vikings this season |
NFL Football |
08/05/2009 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - A Minnesota judge ruled that Pat and Kevin Williams of the Minnesota Vikings will be able to participate in the 2009 NFL season on Wednesday, though more rulings in the case are still pending. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Hennepin County District Court Judge Gary Larson ruled the lawsuit brought on by the players against the league, challenging its anti-doping policy, will be delayed in state court until the end of the season. However, a federal court could take |
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| Vikings sign Harvin |
NFL Football |
08/02/2009 |
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| Mankato, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a contract with first-round draft pick Percy Harvin on Sunday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports the pact is for five years. Harvin, who starred for the University of Florida as both running back and receiver and was selected by Minnesota 22nd overall, is expected to arrive at training camp by the end of the day. The 21-year-old native of Virginia Beach racked up 659 yards and 10 touchdowns on 70 carries, |
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| Vikings QB Jackson injures knee at practice |
NFL Football |
08/02/2009 |
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| Mankato, MN (MySportsbook) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson injured his knee during practice Saturday morning. The Pioneer Press reports Jackson suffered a Grade-I sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee. Jackson was injured when defensive tackle Letroy Guion fell into him. Jackson walked off the field under his own power and then underwent an MRI. The grade I sprain is the most mild with grades II or III more severe. Vikings head coach Brad Childress said later Saturday that |
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| Vikings' Udeze retires due to leukemia |
NFL Football |
07/30/2009 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - Minnesota Vikings defensive end Kenechi Udeze retired from football on Thursday. The 26-year-old Los Angeles native missed last season after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The cancer is currently in remission, but it has hampered his ability to get into playing condition. Udeze played in all 16 games for the Vikings in 2007, recording 47 tackles and five sacks. He has registered 117 tackles and 11 sacks in 51 career contests. A three-year starter at USC, he |
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