NFL

Vikings clinch playoff berth with win over Packers

Rookie place kicker Blair Walsh connected for a 29-yard field goal as time expired to give the Vikings a 37-34 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at the Metrodome.

By Dave Campbell / AP Pro Football Writer , December 30, 2012

NFL refs approve deal, scramble for Sunday return

NFL referees voted and approved a new eight-year deal with the league on Saturday. Now they all can get back to the business of calling games.

By Associated Press , September 29, 2012

Vikings WR Harvin to have shoulder surgery

EDINA, Minn. – Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin will have minor shoulder surgery soon to address a nagging injury he played with last season. Harvin revealed the news via Twitter on Monday night, and Vikings coach Leslie Frazier confirmed it on Tuesday while attending a speaking event for his friend and former NFL coach, Tony Dungy. Frazier declined to specify which shoulder Harvin hurt, but he said he sprained the AC joint during the season.

By Associated Press , April 03, 2012

Steelers’ Ward retires rather than join another team

PITTSBURGH – Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward retired on Tuesday rather than try extending his career with another team. The decision comes three weeks after Ward was released by the Steelers in a salary cap maneuver. Ward was the Most Valuable Player of the 2006 Super Bowl after catching five passes for 123 yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh’s 21-10 victory over Seattle.

By Associated Press , March 20, 2012

Vikings agree to terms with free agent fullback Felton

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – The Minnesota Vikings have signed fullback Jerome Felton. The team announced the addition Tuesday. The 25-year-old Felton was a fifth-round draft pick by the Detroit Lions from Furman in 2008. Claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers before last season, he was let go and finished the year with the Indianapolis Colts. He was an unrestricted free agent.

By Associated Press , March 20, 2012

WR Moss agrees to deal with 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Randy Moss is getting another chance in the NFL. Moss is back after reaching a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, announced by the team late Monday. ESPN first reported the move a day before the start of the free agency period. Moss will fill a big void for the reigning NFC West champions. The 35-year-old Moss worked out with the 49ers earlier in the day – and former NFL quarterback and current coach Jim Harbaugh participated. “Jim Harbaugh makes 49ers veteran emergency board: Best coach’s workout in NFL history (especially while wearing khakis & a sweatshirt),” Niners CEO Jed York tweeted.

By Associated Press , March 12, 2012

Bouchard suspended two games for high-sticking

NEW YORK – Minnesota Wild forward Pierre-Marc Bouchard was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Sunday for high-sticking Columbus’ Matt Calvert in the face Saturday night.

By Associated Press , October 09, 2011

Vikings' Harvin back at practice, probable for Lions game

EDEN PRAIRIE — Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin returned to practice on Friday and is listed as probable for the game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

By Associated Press , September 23, 2011

Calif. agents track pot parcel to home of NFL wide receiver

CINCINNATI — For authorities tracking a marijuana shipment from California, the trail ended unexpectedly at the home of a NFL player where police say they found more drugs.

By Associated Press , September 22, 2011

Vikings try to get Harvin more involved in offense

EDEN PRAIRIE — The Minnesota Vikings are trying to put wide receiver Percy Harvin on the field more.

By Associated Press , September 22, 2011

Urgency high for McNabb, 0-2 Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings heard plenty of boos at the Metrodome on Sunday as they left the field following a stunning collapse against Tampa Bay that dropped them to 0-2.

By Jon Krawczynski / AP Sports Writer , September 20, 2011

Kevin Williams eager to rejoin slumping Vikings

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Kevin Williams says he is excited about rejoining the Minnesota Vikings this week after missing the first two games because of a suspension.

By Associated Press , September 19, 2011

Vikings coach has message for worried fans: patience

EDEN PRAIRIE — Vikings coach Leslie Frazier has one message for fans worried about the 0-2 start: patience.

By Associated Press , September 19, 2011

Calling all Green Bay Packer fans: We want you to blog about the boys from Lambeau

While Viking fans are a little down lately, Packers fans are feeling great with Last year's Super Bowl in their hip pockets and an impressive start to 2011. What better time to hit the blog world with your Green Bay gold-and-green love?

September 15, 2011

Areavoices: Is there hope for the Vikings this season?

So now that the Vikings have started the 2011 season off on the wrong foot and everyone, including myself, is predicting 16 more weeks of tears and heartbreak, I thought I would take a closer look at what the first game of season has really meant for the purple.

By "The Armchair Kicker" blog on Areavoices , September 15, 2011