Chris Kluwe

Chris Kluwe signs with Oakland Raiders

Chris Kluwe's NFL career didn't end when he was released by the Minnesota Vikings.SEE ALSO: New Vikings punter Jeff Locke gave Chris Kluwe props for helping defeat marriage amendment Kluwe, 31, has inked a one-year deal to become the Oakland Raiders' punter. He'll be taking a pay cut -- his contract ... More >>

Chris Kluwe counters Onion jab with satirical Twitter rant

The Onion didn't waste any time this week in ribbing Chris Kluwe. Only a day after the Vikings announced they were dropping their punter, the sports sections of the comedic newspaper published an article satirizing Kluwe's writings as an advocate for equality in sports. In the article, Onion-world ... More >>

New Vikings punter Jeff Locke gave Chris Kluwe props for helping defeat marriage amendment

The more things change... the more they stay the same?SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe betrayed: Punter quits writing for PiPress following paper's Vote Yes editorial No doubt, Chris Kluwe is irreplaceable, but it appears new Vikings punter Jeff Locke has a lot in common with the man whose job he took.

Chris Kluwe: "I wouldn't have changed anything"

On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings officially confirmed they were releasing Chris Kluwe, the team's veteran punter and one of the NFL's most outspoken advocates for gay rights. The announcement came as no surprise to most; the writing has been on the wall since the Vikings picked up recent UCLA grad ... More >>

Chris Kluwe says, "So long, Minnesota"

:::: UPDATE :::: Vikings throw Chris Kluwe under the bus in statement confirming his releaseIt appears Chris Kluwe's memorable 8-year run with the Minnesota Vikings is at an end.SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe could be released during Monday meeting with GM Rick SpielmanKluwe took to Twitter this morning to b ... More >>

Vikings throw Chris Kluwe under the bus while confirming his release

This afternoon, Vikings.com published a rather curious piece confirming the release of beloved punter Chris Kluwe.SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe says, "So long, Minnesota"As you'd expect, it contains the usual "we wish Chris and his family the best and thank him for his contributions to the Vikings organizat ... More >>

Chris Kluwe could be released during Monday meeting with GM Rick Spielman

While Chris Kluwe spends the weekend in New York City at a friend's wedding, Jeff Locke, the Vikings' 5th Round pick during last weekend's NFL draft, will be trying to take his job.SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe on out gay athlete: "Big kudos to Jason Collins"That's because the Vikings are holding a rookie m ... More >>

Vikings draft a punter, meaning the Chris Kluwe era is probably over

On Saturday, the Vikings became the first team to select a punter during the 2013 draft, taking UCLA's Jeff Locke during the fifth round.SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe is Salon's Sexiest Man of 2012 Unfortunately, the Purple's use of a draft pick for arguably the best punter available probably signals the en ... More >>

Chris Kluwe on out gay athlete: "Big kudos to Jason Collins"

Jason Collins made history today by announcing he is gay in a Sports Illustrated essay, making him the first-ever active professional athlete to come out in any of the major four male sports. "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center," the article begins. "I'm black. And I'm gay." SEE ALSO: Game Changer: Chr ... More >>

Kluwe on lawmaker who politicized Boston manhunt: He should be removed from office

Though he made a name for himself with his gay rights advocacy, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe isn't a one-issue pony.SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe named Twin Cities PRIDE Grand Marshal Today, he blasted an Arkansas lawmaker who used the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspects to make an anti-gun contr ... More >>

Chris Kluwe named Twin Cities PRIDE Grand Marshal

Over the past eight months, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe has emerged as one of the loudest advocates for gay rights in America, so it's perhaps fitting that he will be at the head of the Twin Cities PRIDE parade this summer. Citing Kluwe's sharp tongue and aggressive position as a straight ally, PRI ... More >>

Minnesota United FC signs anti-homophobia pledge

Minnesota's second-division soccer team is now the latest organization to join the push for equality in sports. The majority of Minnesota United FC -- including 12 players, head coach Manny Lagos, and assistant coach Carl Craig -- recently signed on as ambassadors for Athlete Ally, a nonprofit th ... More >>

Watch Chris Kluwe spend a day in a wheelchair

Last October, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe spent an entire day in a wheelchair for a documentary on spinal cord injury. The movie premiered at Brave New Workshop in January, just after lawmakers introduced a bill that would fund curative spinal cord injury research in Minnesota. As it now looks like ... More >>

Chris Kluwe, Brendon Ayanbadejo to receive award for promoting equality in sports

Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and Ravens linebacker Brendaon Ayanbadejo will be honored for their efforts promoting equality in major league sports this week by GLBT ally nonprofit PFLAG National. Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue will present both players with the Straight for Equality ... More >>

Chris Kluwe to closeted NFL player: You have allies within the league

Vikings punter Chris Kluwe appeared on CNN this week to talk with Anderson Cooper about the same-sex marriage cases currently before the Supreme Court. A strong advocate for gay marriage rights, Kluwe said he was disappointed that court justices seemed to be leaning toward a narrow ruling in the Pro ... More >>

Andy Mannix's Chris Kluwe profile wins GLAAD Outstanding Newspaper Article award

Andy Mannix's October profile of Vikings punter and gay rights advocate Chris Kluwe has been recognized by GLAAD as 2012's Outstanding Newspaper Article.SEE ALSO: Andy Mannix's Chris Kluwe profile is a GLAAD Media Awards finalist The profile, titled "Game Changer," beat out four other nominees for ... More >>

Chris Kluwe files Supreme Court brief opposing Prop 8

Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo filed a U.S. Supreme Court brief Thursday supporting same-sex marriage in the landmark Hollingsworth v. Perry case over the implementation of California's Prop 8. SEE ALSO: COVER: Chris Kluwe takes a stand Chris Kluwe's B ... More >>

Chris Kluwe's Beautifully Unique Sparkleponies book coming this summer

Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe doesn't appear to be having any problems keeping himself occupied during the off season so far. Kluwe is writing a book that will be on shelves this summer, titled Beautifully Unique Sparkleponies, a reference to the censored version of his originally quite vulg ... More >>

Chris Kluwe on The Colbert Report [VIDEO]

While hyping Chris Kluwe's appearance on his show last night, Stephen Colbert ticked off the Vikings punter's eclectic interests -- football, World of Warcraft, and gay marriage among them.SEE ALSO:-- Chris Kluwe is one of GQ's "Honorary Gays of the Year" -- Chris Kluwe is Salon's Sexiest Man of 201 ... More >>

Lizz Winstead wants to marry Chris Kluwe

Minneapolis native and Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead is a big fan of Chris Kluwe, though it doesn't sound like that has much do with the Vikings punter's athleticism. Winstead, a brilliant comedian whose work spans the media gamut, gave Kluwe a shout-out at her New Year's Eve show at Pepito's ... More >>

Chris Kluwe and Brendon Ayanbadejo are GQ's "Honorary Gays of the Year"

Vikings punter Chris Kluwe isn't gay, but now he's the next best thing: An honorary gay.SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe is Salon's Sexiest Man of 2012Kluwe and his fellow NFL-playing gay-marriage crusader, Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo, have been named GQ's "Honorary Gays of the Year."

Chris Kluwe makes surprise Wits appearance [VIDEO]

The election may be over, but Chris Kluwe keeps finding the spotlight. His latest media appearance: an unscheduled cameo on Wits.SEE ALSO: The Chris Kluwe Archives

Damian Goddard wants to get 'smash mouth' on Chris Kluwe

Damian Goddard thinks it's time to get "smash mouth" on gay-marriage advocates like Chris Kluwe, which sounds pretty severe, presuming he's talking about the '90s band. Goddard, spokesman for National Organization for Marriage, released a Youtube attack on Kluwe last week, and it is...strange. In ... More >>

Chris Kluwe is Salon's Sexiest Man of 2012

Chris Kluwe's year of winning continues -- weeks after playing a key role in defeating Minnesota's proposed same-sex marriage ban, the Vikings punter has been named Salon's Sexiest Man of 2012.Salon's eccentric Sexiest Men list is about "real men" who represent "more than Ryan Seacrest gross and gen ... More >>

Chris Kluwe on the election: 'It makes me proud to be part of this state'

Now that the election is finally over, we checked back with Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, the subject of our October 24 cover story, "Game Changer," to get his thoughts on the results. In the weeks leading up to November 6, Kluwe became arguably the most interesting part of the battle over ... More >>

Chris Kluwe betrayed: Punter quits writing for PiPress following paper's Vote Yes editorial

In recent weeks, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe toned himself down and had been blogging for the Pioneer Press, but that relationship abruptly came to an end Saturday when the Twin Cities' right-leaning daily published a Vote Yes editorial.SEE ALSO: Vikings considering replacing Chris Kluwe as punter Th ... More >>

Vikings considering replacing Chris Kluwe as punter

Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is probably the best gay marriage advocate in the NFL. But so far this season, he's been far from the best punter, and it appears the Vikings are running out of patience.SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe takes a stand [FEATURE] Yesterday, the Vikings brought in 22-year-old former San ... More >>

Chris Kluwe takes a stand

Vikings punter pries open the last closet in America: major league sports

Chris Kluwe geeks out

Off the field, the Viking indulges in video games, miniatures, and his band Tripping Icarus

Chris Kluwe battles government agent in new Vote No ad [AUDIO]

In a new radio ad, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe battles a government agent in a satirical skit riffing off his now-infamous "Lustful Cockmonster" letter published to Deadspin last month. SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe sends debate challenge to 10 Minnesota Republicans Chris Kluwe and MN for Marriage's Andy P ... More >>

MN Musicians Vote No!

Watch Chris Kluwe debate a chair streaming live tonight

The debate the Internet has been begging for is finally happening, and you can watch it live here at 5 p.m. SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe to debate empty chair Chris Kluwe sends debate challenge to 10 Minnesota Republicans

Chris Kluwe to debate empty chair

From the looks of things, Chris Kluwe is going to be debating Clint Eastwood-style tomorrow evening. Now one day before the Vikings punter is scheduled to argue his position advocating for gay marriage, none of the Minnesota Republicans he invited to spar have accepted. But apparently that's not g ... More >>

Chris Kluwe sends debate challenge to 10 Minnesota Republicans

Chris Kluwe just can't find a sparring partner. A couple weeks ago, the Vikings punter tried to bait Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, into a debate over her opposition to gay marriage. When Franson didn't bite, Kluwe made a similar offer to ex-Viking Matt Birk, who recently came out against same-s ... More >>

Chris Kluwe receives official citation in Maryland

This must be a little awkward for Emmett Burns Jr. Earlier today, Chris Kluwe received an "official citation" in the mail from the Maryland General Assembly, honoring the Vikings punter for his "work in standing up for the equality of all." See Also: Chris Kluwe 'Lustful Cockmonster' T-shirts for ... More >>

Chris Kluwe shirtless on OUT Magazine Cover [IMAGE]

Since penning his colorful letter advocating for gay marriage last month, Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe has emerged as the unofficial spokesman in the fight for marriage equality in America. SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe wants to debate Mary Franson Chris Kluwe sticks up for gay marriage

Chris Kluwe wants to debate Mary Franson

Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe wants to debate Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, over her opposition to gay marriage. SEE ALSO: Rep. Mary Franson: Chris Kluwe wants "to undermine traditional values" Chris Kluwe playing bass at Music for Marriage Equality benefit tonight

Chris Kluwe playing bass at Music for Marriage Equality benefit tonight

Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe will be joining singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke on stage for at least one song at the Dakota Jazz Theater tonight for the Music For Marriage Equality benefit concert.See Also:The Dakota to host Music For Marriage Equality benefit Chris Kluwe sticks up for gay m ... More >>

Chris Kluwe sticks up for gay marriage

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Ellen is a huge Vikings fan, cites Kluwe's "eloquent, beautiful" cockmonster letter [VIDEO]

SEE ALSO:-- Rush Limbaugh has a crush on Chris Kluwe-- Chris Kluwe to Emmett Burns: Gay marriage "won't magically turn you into a lustful cockmonster"-- Chris Kluwe says politician is "literally an asshole" for anti-gay marriage stanceEither Ellen has a very strange taste in literature, or she didn' ... More >>

Rush Limbaugh has a crush on Chris Kluwe

SEE ALSO:-- Chris Kluwe to Emmett Burns: Gay marriage "won't magically turn you into a lustful cockmonster"-- Chris Kluwe says politician is "literally an asshole" for anti-gay marriage stance-- Chris Kluwe coins "turdsloth" while defending Crossfit on GawkerYesterday, Rush Limbaugh devoted a few mi ... More >>

Chris Kluwe to Emmett Burns: Gay marriage "won't magically turn you into a lustful cockmonster"

SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe says politician is "literally an asshole" for anti-gay marriage stanceLast week, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe said Maryland Delegate Emmett C. Burns Jr. (D-Baltimore County) is "literally an asshole" for writing a letter demanding that Baltimore Ravens ownership silence linebac ... More >>

Chris Kluwe says politician is "literally an asshole" for anti-gay marriage stance

SEE ALSO:-- Chris Kluwe to Deadspin: The Vikings don't suck, you do-- Chris Kluwe coins "turdsloth" while defending Crossfit on Gawker-- Chris Kluwe blasts Saints for Bountygate scandal [Q&A]Same-sex marriage may be a polarizing issue both here in Minnesota and nationally, but Vikings punter and ... More >>

Chris Kluwe to Deadspin: The Vikings don't suck, you do

SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe coins "turdsloth" while defending Crossfit on GawkerToday, Deadspin published the Vikings version of "Why Your Team Sucks 2012," a series where fans of the various NFL teams explain their team, um, sucks.But in an unusual twist, Deadspin also published a rebuttal from Vikings p ... More >>

Chris Kluwe coins "turdsloth" while defending Crossfit on Gawker

SEE ALSO:-- Chris Kluwe lends voice to pro-gay rights Minnesotans for Equality radio ads-- Chris Kluwe blasts Saints for Bountygate scandal [Q&A]We know he loves World of Warcraft, but who could've guessed Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is such a Crossfit proponent?Last Thursday, Gawker's Hamilton N ... More >>

Chris Kluwe lends voice to pro-gay rights Minnesotans for Equality radio ads

Chris Kluwe announced he is "proud to be a Minnesota football player" who is against the proposed same-sex marriage ban coming before voters this November. The outspoken Vikings punter recently took part in three radio ads for Minnesotans for Equality, opposing the Minnesota Marriage Amendment that ... More >>

Chris Kluwe freaks out on Twitter over Saints punishment

​Harsh punishment came down today for the New Orleans Saints coaching staff members that may have been involved in putting a bounty on Brett Favre's head in the 2009 NFC Championship game against the Vikings. Punishment for any players involved has not been announced yet, but Vikings punter Chris ... More >>

Occupy MN: Vikings punter Chris Kluwe voices solidarity with 99 percent

Chris Kluwe appreciates porn stars, political protest.​Chris Kluwe is the Vikings' lovably off-the-wall punter, who is best known for his love of World of Warcraft and his bass playing for local metal band Tripping Icarus. When he puts on the pads and helmet, he's also a pretty good punter.But now ... More >>

Vikings punter and bassist Chris Kluwe talks about balancing music and football

​Though Chris Kluwe played violin as a child, his primary influence for picking up a bass guitar was the video game Guitar Hero. Adept at the simulated version, Kluwe wanted to try the real thing. This led him to forming the alterna-metal band Tripping Icarus, whose debut full length will be ... More >>

Peter King vs. Chris Kluwe Twitter Fight

Chris Kluwe and Peter King have themselves a Twitter fight.​If there's one thing all of us armchair jocks are guilty of, it's hollering advice at the pros on the field as if we really have any clue as to how they could do their jobs better than they do. This is more or less why Sports Illustr ... More >>