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How Cashman found his way home to the Vikings
Linebacker Blake Cashman, the former Eden Prairie and Gophers standout, has returned to Minnesota, where he used to root for the Vikings as kid. Now he'll be on the field in their uniform.
Cousins tampering penalty is mild, but Vikings still big QB winners
Vikings fans had hopes of gaining some draft capital, or at least having Atlanta take a more severe penalty than losing a fifth-round pick. But this week still showed that the Vikings are exactly where they want to be in the QB market.
Souhan: As sporting host, Twin Cities has had its own little run
From Olympic gymnastics to NBA conference finals and more, Minnesota has had a hot streak as host.
Souhan: Predicting which young Minnesota sports star will shine brightest
Royce Lewis is doing things we haven't seen before, but Anthony Edwards might top them all.
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Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in next year's draft on Thursday for violating the NFL's anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Charlie Woerner in free agency in March.
Packers claim former Michigan kicker James Turner off waivers from Detroit Lions
The Green Bay Packers have claimed James Turner off waivers from the Detroit Lions, once again giving them a three-man kicking competition.
Packers release Jack Podlesny as they reduce their kicking competition to 2 candidates
The Green Bay Packers released Jack Podlesny on Wednesday, narrowing their kicking competition to two players a week after their minicamp.
For Vikings rookie McCarthy, team's summer break won't be a vacation
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy plans to spend most of the five weeks before training camp in Minnesota, working out at the team facility and learning the playbook.
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Viking playing the long game with McCarthy
On the Access Vikings podcast, the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss J.J. McCarthy's spring and the Vikings' plan for the rookie.
QB Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $275M contract extension, AP source says
Trevor Lawrence is getting paid more for his potential than his performance.
Needing No. 3 receiver, Vikings look for next step from Nailor
Jalen Nailor, the Vikings' 2022 sixth-round pick, caught the ball early and often during Wednesday's practice while the team's starting receivers headed to vacation.
Rodgers isn't at Jets mandatory camp for a very flimsy reason
Is Aaron Rodgers having an "Office Space" moment? Reports out of Jets camp are that the quarterback "prefers to be somewhere else away from football."
Vikings training camp will open to the public July 27
The Vikings will have only nine training camp practices open to fans from July 27 to Aug. 8.
These are Justin Jefferson's Vikings now
It is rare for a wide receiver to be the leader of a team, but these are not ordinary circumstances for the Vikings.
How the Vikings determined Jefferson's value, set up for the future
Vikings Insider: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell came to Minnesota with a plan. They've arrived at the juncture that will determine whether it worked.
TV & Media
Neal Justin: Netflix's 'Receiver' opens a window into the private life of Justin Jefferson
The series is the latest attempt to sharpen the public images of pro athletes.
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NFL receiver Randall Cobb thanks firefighters for saving his family from a house fire
Veteran NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb is thanking Nashville firefighters for saving his family after a house fire.
Our Access Vikings podcast series — featuring Andrew Krammer, Ben Goessling and Mark Craig — talks everything Vikings.
Business
Missouri governor says new public aid plan in the works for Chiefs, Royals stadiums
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that he expects the state to put together an aid plan by the end of the year to try to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from being lured across state lines to new stadiums in Kansas.
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Steve Gleason to receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award at The ESPYS for his work on ALS awareness
Retired NFL safety Steve Gleason, who has been fighting ALS since 2011, will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS on July 11.
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Ed Policy to take over as Packers president and CEO after Mark Murphy's retirement next summer
Green Bay Packers chief operating officer and general counsel Ed Policy will take over as the team's president and CEO next year following the retirement of Mark Murphy.
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A look back at the US swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis
The crowds were large and raucous. The biggest stars largely lived up to their billing. And plenty of promising young swimmers emerged over nine days in Indiana.
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Kansas governor signs bills enabling effort to entice Chiefs and Royals with new stadiums
Kansas' governor signed legislation Friday enabling the state to lure the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Major League Baseball's Royals away from neighboring Missouri by helping the teams pay for new stadiums.
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NFL running backs in new places could struggle to match the production they had with original teams
Saquon Barkley's move from one NFC East team to another gives Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni the opportunity to deliver a stinging response whenever a rival fan shouts ''Go Giants'' at him.
The Star Tribune's NFL prediction contest is on. Can you outpick your friends and other fans?
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Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs arrested on charge of domestic violence/burglary in Alabama
Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs was arrested for the second time in a month on a charge of domestic violence/burglary in Alabama and released on a $5,000 bond Sunday, according to records from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
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Katie Ledecky heading to her fourth Olympics, wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials
Katie Ledecky is heading to her fourth Olympics, an accomplishment that seemed unimaginable when she was a 15-year-old kid in London.
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Katie Ledecky off to a strong start at US Olympic swimming trials, leads prelims of 400 free
Katie Ledecky got off to a rousing start Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
No NFL receiver has gained as many yards in his first two seasons as the Minnesota Vikings' 23-year-old superstar. He dominates on nearly any route from any alignment. What can he accomplish in Year 3?
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Kansas lawmakers poised to lure Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri, despite economists' concerns
A 170-year-old rivalry is flaring up as Kansas lawmakers try to snatch the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs away from Missouri even though economists long ago concluded subsidizing pro sports isn't worth the cost.
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U.S. Olympic trials feels like Super Bowl of swimming at home of NFL Colts
The U.S. Olympic swimming trials will make a splash on their grandest stage yet — a temporary pool inside the massive domed stadium that is home to the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.
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Chiefs give nod to winning 'Tom & Jerry' play in jewel-filled Super Bowl ring
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs showed off their glitzy new Super Bowl rings that sparkled with diamonds, rubies — and ''Tom & Jerry.''
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Tom Brady enshrined into Patriots Hall of Fame during star-studded night
Tom Brady brought the New England Patriots endless memories and six Super Bowl trophies during his two-decade run with the team.
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NFL players union could propose trading spring practices for longer training camp
Across the NFL, teams wrapped up their mandatory minicamps this week leading into about a month-long break before the start of a grueling season that could approach seven months for the teams that make the Super Bowl.
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How much does it matter if Vikings are winners in 2024?
One gets the sense that the Vikings hope to be competitive in 2024 but that if they are being honest, they are trying to open up a championship window in future years.
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Reusse: Slim chances for a big-four championship here this decade
The Twin Cities have been waiting since 1991 for our next massive celebration for a major league men's franchise, and it's hard to picture that drought ending any time soon.
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Souhan: Jefferson just the latest standout to choose to stay in Minnesota
Not many athletes at the top of their game seem to depart from the Twin Cities out of their own choice.
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Breaking down Jefferson's new contract, comments on leadership
On the latest Access Vikings podcast, the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand recap the Vikings' three-day minicamp and discuss what they saw from the offense, the defense and Justin Jefferson.
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