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New Madden commercial shows everyone schooling the Packers [VIDEO]

For Vikings fans, the new Madden NFL 25 commercial may end up being more fun than the actual game.SEE ALSO: Cute Vikings fans photobombed at Lambeau by middle finger-flipping Packers backer [PHOTO] That's because it shows a whole bunch of players -- including Adrian Peterson -- kicking 12 or 13 dif ... More >>

Adrian Peterson on Percy Harvin trade: "I feel like I just got kicked in the stomach"

Today, the Vikings traded Percy Harvin to Seattle for first- and seventh-round picks this year and a mid-round pick next year.SEE ALSO: MinnPost, MPR bloggers ding Vikings reporters for getting scooped on Percy Harvin tradeReaction to the trade has been mixed. Some Seattle fans are concerned that de ... More >>

Lindsey Vonn's knee looks really nasty following ACL/MCL surgery [PHOTO]

Just days after having surgery to repair her torn ACL and MCL ligaments, Lindsey Vonn posted a photo of her injured right leg on social media.SEE ALSO: Lindsey Vonn exposes almost everything in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue And suffice it to say that if you're in the middle of breakfast, you mig ... More >>

Adrian Peterson talks about double-sided scooby snacks in "NFL: A Bad Lip Reading" [VIDEO]

Adrian Peterson's postgame interview following his beastly performance during the Vikings dramatic December win over Green Bay leads off the latest Bad Lip Reading video.SEE ALSO: Vikings-49ers replacement ref fiasco: 'Frisco gets extra timeouts, phantom challenges [VIDEO] Do you vaguely recall that ... More >>

Jerome Simpson calls Tom Pelissero a "douchebag," Leslie Frazier calls to apologize

After pulling off a ridiculous flip over a defender in the course of scoring a touchdown for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2011, wide receiver and alleged ganja superfan Jerome Simpson was arguably the Vikings' most-ballyhooed free agent acquisition heading into this season.SEE ALSO:-- Vikings LB Chad G ... More >>

Best Blotter stories of 2012 [PART II]

It's Christmas, so here's our gift to you: The second part of our top Blotter posts of 2012 list.:::: SEE ALSO :::: Best Blotter stories of 2012 [PART I]Hey, beats a lump of coal or paying $200 for a plastic bag full of Brett Favre's pubes, doesn't it?

Ricky Rubio's return, so far: Two games, two spectacular passes [VIDEOS]

Ricky Rubio is back from his ACL injury and is doing his best Adrian Peterson impression.SEE ALSO: Ricky Rubio puts backyard wrestling career on hold, returns to practiceOkay, so Rubio hasn't been as impressive as All Day, but who could be? Nonetheless, just two games in, Ricky has already demonstra ... More >>

Ricky Rubio is shooting jumpshots again [VIDEO]

Seven months after blowing out his knee, Ricky Rubio is shooting jumpshots again.THE T-WOLVES HAVE A HOME GAME TONIGHT. GET IN THE MOOD:-- Andrei Kirilenko: Newest T-Wolf's top 10 plays-- Wolves acquire Chase Budinger, white guy who jumped over P. Diddy at Dunk Contest [VIDEO]Ricky isn't expected to ... More >>

Vikings' Josh Robinson penalized for WWE-style suplex on ex-Vike Burleson [VIDEO]

Maybe rookie cornerback Josh Robinson was watching WWE clips for inspiration before the Vikings' surprising 20-13 win in Detroit yesterday.SEE ALSO: Vikings-49ers replacement ref fiasco: 'Frisco gets extra timeouts, phantom challenges [VIDEO]Because during the second quarter, Robinson did his best C ... More >>

Minnesota Vikings: Top 10 plays of last 20 years [VIDEO]

SEE ALSO:-- Vikings have one of the ugliest uniforms in pro sports, according to ESPN-- Paul Allen's "No!" call the greatest of all time, says NFL.com [VIDEO]-- ESPN's Mike and Mike still unaware of Vikings stadium deal, think team might move to L.A.Are you ready for some Minnesota Vikings 2012 foot ... More >>

ESPN's Mike and Mike still unaware of Vikings stadium deal, think team might move to L.A.

SEE ALSO:-- Vikings stadium receives final approval from Minneapolis City Council on 7-6 vote-- Zellers confuses everyone with 'correction' of 'for it and against it' stance on Vikings stadium-- Vikings sign WR Jerome Simpson, pothead who pulled off one of the best TDs in NFL history [VIDEO]Mike Gol ... More >>

Joe Mauer is 29th highest-paid athlete in world, according to Forbes

Joe Mauer takes a lot of heat, but as one of the world's highest-paid athletes, he's more than adequately compensated for whatever mental anguish he incurs.With total earnings of $27 million between June 2011 and this month, St. Paul's favorite son is the 29th highest-paid athlete in the world, acco ... More >>

Rick Spielman named Vikings GM

​Following a disastrous 3-13 season that prompted calls for a power shake-up, Rick Spielman is now the general manager of the Minnesota Vikings.The move essentially represents a promotion of Spielman from Vice President of Player Personnel -- a position he has held since May 2006 -- to the undispu ... More >>

Angry taxpayers shout "No!" to Vikings stadium money

​The Minnesota Vikings are basically in the worst possible position to be asking for money right now. The team isn't just 0-3, it's choked on big leads in all three games. The NFL's new owner-friendly labor agreement has left each franchise flush with cash from television deals. And the state of M ... More >>

Donovan McNabb ready to win

Can he snag a championship for the Vikings?

CBS eyes Brad Childress for NFL Draft commentary

He's back.​Former Vikings coach Brad Childress was run out of town last November in the wake of a total team collapse punctuated by Brett Favre's bum season and rumored infidelities, and the brief, boneheaded move to bring back Randy Moss. But Chilly's back -- if you've got a broadband hookup ... More >>

Adrian Peterson NFL slave talk criticized by real former slave

This man does not work for free.​Can we all agree now that Adrian Peterson's NFL lockout talk about players being "slaves" was ill advised, at the very least? And if you're not convinced, maybe Omilara Aribisala can change your mind. She's a fifth-year defensive end for a Washington, D.C., w ... More >>

Metrodome collapse: Video from inside the stadium [UPDATED]

The Metrodome roof gives way and snow pours into Mall of America Field.​Fox has just released video of what the collapse of the Metrodome looked like from inside, and it is nothing short of amazing.It starts with water dripping in, then an ominous sagging, before a hole rips in the skylight and to ... More >>

Will Vikings pack in season versus Green Bay?

In a zany NFL season, would a Vikings loss or win prove more bizarre?

Brett Favre's ESPY wasn't for "Best Dodged Career Decision"

Brett Favre and Greg Lewis combined for Best Play on the ESPY's​If there had been an award at last night's ESPY's on ESPN for "Best Dodged Career Decision," Vikings QB Brett Favre would have walked -- limped -- away with it. But there wasn't. Nor did he convert nominations for Best NFL player ... More >>

The Big Queasy: Vikings fall to Saints in OT, 31-28

A slew of costly mistakes block the Purple's chance at their first Super Bowl appearance in over 30 years. Screw that brutal Prince song -- we need The Cure today.

Vikings voodoo: Minnesota vs. New Orleans NFC Championship preview

The Viking ship sails down the Mighty Miss with the compass set on the team's first Super Bowl appearance since 1976.

Saddle Up: Vikings vs. Cowboys Divisional Playoff

A win over the Cowboys would give the Vikings their first Conference Championship appearance since 2000. Preview -- Part 2 of 2.

The Wet Spot presents: Minnesota's Top 9 sexiest scandals of the '00's

10 years of Minnesota's sexiest scandals all in one place! Dreams do come true.

Earning our stripes back: Vikings vs. Bengals

Week 14 offers a prime opportunity for the Purple to win back some clout.

Phoenix descending: Vikings vs. Cardinals

Game preview and prediction inside.

Favre a spirit in the night

Where will you be on Sunday afternoon?

Vikings: Rice Nice

The Vikings' third-year wideout has been the biggest beneficiary of Favre's arrival.

Favre and loathing in a Packer bar

We decided to catch the biggest regular season game in NFL history in the Twin Cities' largest Packer bar. Cheese and yelling ensues.

Favre's vengeance

But will it come in this life -- or the next?

Vikings 'original Whizzinator' heading to Minn. bar memorabilia wall

How do you make a name for your suburban bar in the Twin Cities? Display the Whizzinator of a former Minnesota Viking.

Brett Favre's jersey already best-selling in NFL

In just a couple weeks, No. 4 has shot up to the top of the sales charts.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Favre in Purple

The story that wouldn't die isn't dead. Brett Favre is a Viking.

Blood/Sweat/Beer: Fight night at Epic

Tiger Gatorade supplants gin (for some).

Rumor Mill: don't hurt Kurt

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Fantasy Football and my dirty, dirty soul

> But have I found a cure for this insidiously-addictive hobby ... More >>

Allen leads by example (sans heroin)

Adam Van Der Beek leads upstart Gopher football

Why the Vikings must obtain Brett Favre

Twin Cities Sports Media Medals

What, what, we got Booty!

Got Playoffs?

Win this one for Wade Wilson

Prime-time for the streaking purple and gold

A Giant game today for the up and down Vikes

Unchosen

Vikings, Packers, battle at Lambeau: Eric Refsland blogs it

Return of the Porn King

Defender of sleaze gets hung up in trust-fund probe