VIKINGS
Vikings extend Childress' contract
ESPN reports the new deal with keep the coach with Minnesota through the 2013 season
November 19, 2009
Following Favre into my 40s isn’t a bad way to go
Three Dog Night once sang “1 is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do.”By Rick Lubbers , November 19, 2009
Vikings dismiss Metrodome lease extension
The Vikings’ lease at the downtown Minneapolis stadium expires in 2011. The proposal would keep the Vikings in the Dome at least two more seasons after their lease expires.
By Associated Press , November 18, 2009
Vikings’ day of blunders: ‘We can’t have that’
The Vikings know that against stiffer competition — down the road or in the playoffs — they will not be able to get away with carelessness.By Jon Krawcyznski , November 17, 2009
NFL standings
November 16, 2009
NFL: Vikings' Rice puts on a show to beat Lions
MINNEAPOLIS — Even when Sidney Rice is tightly covered, Brett Favre isn’t afraid to fire a pass downfield.
Favre’s new favorite receiver just keeps fighting through the contact and coming up with the ball, perhaps finally making Minnesota fans forget Randy Moss.
By Dave Campbell , November 16, 2009
Vikings will try not to let up today against lowly Lions
MINNEAPOLIS — The NFC North is under Minnesota’s control as the second half of the season starts, and the Vikings have begun to gaze toward bigger goals.By Dave Campbell , November 15, 2009
Quick read: Caps top Wild
Brian Pothier scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Washington Capitals won their fourth in a row without Alex Ovechkin, beating the Minnesota Wild 3-1 in an NHL game Friday.By News service reports , November 14, 2009
Vikings’ Peterson happy with his role
Adrian Peterson became the first Minnesota Vikings running back to lead the NFL in rushing last season with 1,760 yards. Through eight games this year, Peterson is tied for third in the league with 784 yards. That puts him 175 yards behind NFL leader Chris Johnson of Tennessee.By Judd Zulgad , November 14, 2009
Ralph Doty: And here's the winner of the 'sour grapes' award 
Budgeteer columnist Ralph Doty tackles Afghanistan, post-election blame games and the Vikings stadium issue.
By Ralph Doty , November 13, 2009
Our view: Haugsrud remains in running for Canton
The campaign to land Superior native Ole Haugsrud — the pioneering owner of the Duluth Eskimos and Minnesota Vikings — into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was over. Kaput. Done. Or seemed to be late this summer when the hall’s Seniors Committee selected cornerback Dick LeBeau of the Detroit Lions and running back Floyd Little of the Denver Broncos as senior nominees, the old-timers who will be considered alongside modern-era finalists for the hall’s class of 2010.
November 13, 2009
Our view: Superior's Haugsrud not out of running for Pro Football Hall of Fame
NFL pioneer Ole Haugsrud is the beneficiary of a recent change in the hall of fame selection process.
November 12, 2009
Former Viking pleads not guilty to battery
Authorities said Erasmus James lost his temper when a bartender wouldn’t serve him after closing time and punched a friend in the face.
By Associated Press , November 12, 2009
Favre thinks he’ll be fine after injury
The latest injury Brett Favre must fight to maintain his record durability streak is a pulled groin muscle. Back from his bye week, Favre said he believes he’ll be fine.
By Dave Campbell , November 12, 2009
Halfway there: At the NFL’s midseason point, some things have gone as expected, but there has been some disparity and uncertainty.
NEW YORK — Same old same old in the NFL? Not even close this season.
By Barry Wilner , November 11, 2009
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Vikes in Packerland
Green Bay fans must miss Brett Favre. An affiliate in Packerland plans on carrying six regular season Vikings games. That schedule: Noon Sept. 13, at Cleveland Browns Noon Oct. 11, at St. Louis Rams Noon Nov. 1, at Green Bay Packers Noon Nov. 15, Detroit Lions Noon Nov. 29, Chicago
Posted by: Vikingmod on Aug 21, 2009 at 3:59 PM | Bleeding Purple
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