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Minnesota Vikings stories: 32 news summaries

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Iraqi Prisoners Taunt Wis. Soldiers Over Favre Defection

Detainees get into the Packers-Vikings rivalry

Nov 20, 09 9:30 PM CST
(Newser) - An allegiance to the Green Bay Packers has come back to haunt Wisconsin National Guardsmen on duty at a prison camp in Iraq, with detainees using quarterback Brett Favre’s defection to the rival Vikings to taunt the soldiers. A Packers-themed paint job sparked curiosity, one officer tells WTMJ-AM , “... More »

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Wisconsin • National Guard • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • rivalry • prisoners • Minnesota Vikings • taunting • Iraq war • psychological torture

 Favre Carves Up Ex-Mates 
 as Vikings Top Packers 

QB tosses 3 TDs in Minnesota's 30-23 victory

Oct 5, 09 10:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - Facing the team he spent most of his career with, Brett Favre turned back the clock tonight, throwing for three touchdowns as his host Minnesota Vikings held off Green Bay, 30-23. The 39-year-old quarterback spent 16 seasons with the Packers, which had been the only NFL team he'd never defeated.... More »

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Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • Minnesota Vikings • quarterback • touchdown • interception

nfl roundup

 Bears Shock Steelers, 17-14 

Jets' defense stifles Patriots; Saints clobber Eagles

Sep 20, 09 7:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Chicago Bears stunned the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers today with a last-minute, 44-yard field goal, the Chicago Tribune reports, and won 17-14. In other NFL action:
  • The New York Jets kept New England out of their end zone in a taut, 16-9 win over the Patriots, ESPN 
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NFL • Arizona Cardinals • Brett Favre • New Orleans Saints • Cincinnati Bengals • New York Jets • Minnesota Vikings • Kurt Warner • pro football • Chad Ochocinco

 Court Handcuffs NFL 
 on Drug Testing 

Says players are protected from suspension by state laws

Sep 19, 09 10:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - A federal court has given the NFL—and, in fact, all sports leagues—a big headache in the effort to crack down on doping, the New York Times reports. A three-judge panel in Minneapolis made it much tougher for the league to suspend players caught using banned substances, ruling that... More »

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NFL • steroids • doping • Minnesota Vikings • drug test • sports doping

Fib Over Favre Injury Costs Jets, Mangini $125K

NFL levies fines against team, GM and former coach for not reporting injury

Sep 16, 09 4:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - The NFL hit the Jets, GM Mike Tannenbaum, and former coach Eric Mangini with $125,000 in fines for not reporting Brett Favre’s injured arm last season, Bloomberg reports. Favre, now with the Vikings, spilled the beans a week ago that he played hurt the final weeks of the... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • football • New York Jets • Eric Mangini • Minnesota Vikings

NFL ROUNDUP

 Giants' D Stifles 
 'Skins in 23-17 Win 

Brett Favre wins in Vikings debut, but passes for only 110 yards

Sep 13, 09 6:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Giants' $85 million upgrade on defense paid off today, as New York held the Washington Redskins to one touchdown in a 23-17 win, the New York Daily News reports. In other NFL action: 
  • Brett Favre won in his Vikings debut, but threw for only 110 yards as
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NFL • Indianapolis Colts • Brett Favre • Peyton Manning • Denver Broncos • New York Jets • Drew Brees • Minnesota Vikings • pro football

(AP) - What was once unthinkable became reality tonight under the big white top of the Metrodome—Brett Favre received a standing ovation in Minnesota. Long considered the most dastardly of villains in Minnesota sports, Favre's decision to sign with the Vikings has instantly turned him into the state's white knight and... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • Kansas City Chiefs • Minnesota Vikings • Brad Childress • indecision • preseason

opinion

 Upset at Favre? Get Over It  


Aug 18, 09 8:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - Brett Favre's decision to un-retire again and join the Vikings has set off all kinds of Favre-bashing among sports columnists. Rick Morrissey of the Chicago Tribune wonders if everyone's lost their football sense. "Is he selfish? Very likely, but he's going to make the Vikings better." Is he... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • football • Minnesota Vikings • quarterback • Jay-ZTV

UPDATED

 Favre Signs With Vikings 


Aug 18, 09 1:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - Brett Favre has un-retired again, signing with the Minnesota Vikings today, the team says in a press release. The quarterback, 40 in October, is getting between $10 million and $12 million, according to ESPN, and is expected to start in Friday’s preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Favre... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • football • retirement • Minnesota Vikings • quarterback • Jay-ZTV

(Newser) - No comeback this time for Brett Favre. After a long flirtation with the Minnesota Vikings, Favre has told the team that he won't be signing and will instead stick to retirement, the Pioneer Press reports. "It's the hardest decision I've ever made," Favre told ESPN. "I didn't... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • football • retirement • Minnesota Vikings • quarterback

Vikings Want Favre to Commit This Week

As QB mulls injury status, team demands yes or no answer

Jun 8, 09 2:32 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Minnesota Vikings have demanded that Brett Favre decide this week whether he will join the team, ESPN reports. The quarterback wanted to play for Minnesota last season, but was contractually unable. Retiring after his disastrous stint with the New York Jets would allow him to suit up for the... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • football • New York Jets • Minnesota Vikings • Brad Childress

 Favre to Talk With Vikings 


May 5, 09 7:18 PM CDT
(Newser) - He just can't stay away: Brett Favre will talk to Vikings coach Brad Childress this week about renouncing his NFL retirement—again—and suiting up for Minnesota, reports ESPN. A decision would have to come quickly: The Vikes would want Favre to participate in training camp, something he missed last... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • football • New York Jets • Minnesota Vikings • quarterback

ANALYSIS

Favre and
the Rumor That Just Won't Die

Vikings obvious next stop for retired 'at this time' QB

Apr 29, 09 12:04 PM CDT
(Newser) - The fact that Brett Favre left the door ajar, if only slightly, has sportswriters in at least two cities salivating over where the “at this time, I am retired” quarterback will land next season. And speculation is Minnesota, where, Judd Zalgad of the Minneapolis Star Tribune points out, the... More »

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NFL • Arizona Cardinals • Brett Favre • retirement • Minnesota Vikings • Kurt Warner • rumors

(Newser) - The NFL free agency period began at midnight, and the Redskins quickly got down to business, agreeing to a 7-year, $100 million deal with defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth, the Washington Post reports. The former Tennessee Titan's contract includes an NFL-record $41 million in guaranteed money, the AP adds. He joins... More »

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NFL • Houston Texans • Cleveland Browns • Tennessee Titans • Washington Redskins • NFL Pro Bowl • Pro Bowl • University of Miami • Minnesota Vikings • Tampa Bay Buccaneers • Albert Haynesworth • DeAngelo Hall • Sage Rosenfels • Gus Frerotte • Kellen Winslow

Eagles Soar Past Vikings 26-14; Face Giants Next

71-yard TD in 4th sends McNabb & Co
on to face Super Bowl champ Giants next

Jan 4, 09 7:11 PM CST
(AP) - All but forgotten as a postseason contender just a month earlier, Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb, and the Philadelphia Eagles have a playoff win. Next up: the Super Bowl champion Giants. Brian Westbrook caught a short pass and zigzagged through the Minnesota defense for a devastating 71-yard touchdown midway through the... More »

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NFL • Asante Samuel • Philadelphia Eagles • Donovan McNabb • Minnesota Vikings • Tarvaris Jackson • NFL playoffs • Brian Westbrook

nfl roundup

Unbeaten Titans Top Bears Despite Ground Game

Jets beat Rams 47-3 in record-setting rout

Nov 9, 08 4:46 PM CST
(Newser) - The Tennessee Titans secured a stunning 9-0 record today and the Indianapolis Colts stole a much-needed win in NFL action:
  • The Titans overcame a franchise-low 20-yard rushing game to beat the Chicago Bears 21-14 and stay undefeated, the AP reports.
  • Peyton Manning tossed three TD passes in a
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NFL • St. Louis Rams • New England Patriots • Buffalo Bills • Jacksonville Jaguars • Green Bay Packers • Tennessee Titans • Chicago Bears • Detroit Lions • New York Jets • Minnesota Vikings

NFL ROUNDUP

 Giants Upend 
 Tumbling Cowboys 

Tennessee lands 19-16 overtime win against Packers

Nov 2, 08 4:32 PM CST
(Newser) - Tony Romo's injured pinkie spelled doom for the Dallas Cowboys again as the New York Giants pummeled them 35-14 today, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. In other games:
  • The Tennessee Titans continued their unbeaten streak by outlasting the Green Bay Packers 19-16 in overtime, USA Today reports.
  • The Atlanta
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NFL • St. Louis Rams • Houston Texans • Arizona Cardinals • Buffalo Bills • Jacksonville Jaguars • Green Bay Packers • Tennessee Titans • Cincinnati Bengals • New York Jets • Minnesota Vikings

nfl roundup

 Rams Shock No-Romo 'Boys 


Oct 19, 08 4:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - The St. Louis Rams shocked a leaderless Dallas Cowboys today, as the Green Bay Packers deflated the Indianapolis Colts and the Oakland Raiders came back to life:
  • Even at an away game, Cowboys fans cheered for injured Tony Romo—but got 40-year-old Brad Johnson, who tossed three interceptions in
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NFL • St. Louis Rams • Dallas Cowboys • Buffalo Bills • Chicago Bears • Minnesota Vikings • San Diego Chargers

Pats Top Jets 19-10 Without Brady at Helm

Manning sparks Colts rally; Giants win 12th straight road game

Sep 14, 08 6:31 PM CDT
(Newser) - Matt Cassel stepped in to lead the Tom Bradyless New England Patriots today, as Peyton Manning sparked a late Indianapolis Colts rally and Eli Manning showed why the New York Giants are champs:
  • Tom who? In his first start since high school, Matt Cassel led the Patriots to a
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Indianapolis Colts • Buffalo Bills • Jacksonville Jaguars • Oakland Raiders • Carolina Panthers • Washington Redskins • Chicago Bears • Kansas City Chiefs • Peyton Manning • New Orleans Saints • Minnesota Vikings • Trent Edwards

Monk Leads Hall of Fame Class

Redskins teammate Green will also enter Canton in August

Feb 3, 08 4:55 AM CST
(Newser) - What has been a rough season for the Washington Redskins got a little brighter yesterday when both Darrell Green and Art Monk were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, reports AP. New England linebacker Andre Tippett, San Diego/San Francisco defensive end Fred Dean, Minnesota/Denver tackle Gary Zimmerman and ... More »

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NFL • New England Patriots • Washington Redskins • Kansas City Chiefs • San Francisco 49ers • Denver Broncos • Minnesota Vikings

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