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Souhan: Cousins is the Vikings' quarterback, for better or for worse
The rumors of Kirk Cousins potentially being traded away from the Vikings are out there. But unlike up to 18 other teams in the NFL this offseason, the Vikings won't be making a change under center.
Irv Cross, television sports pioneer, dead at 81
The former NFL cornerback later served as Macalester athletic director in the 2000s.
Vikings mailbag: Expectations for free agency? Potential cuts? Safety options?
Vikings general manager Rick Spielman typically slow plays free agency, and the circumstances this offseason likely won't change in that regard.
Alvarez stops Yildirim to retain super-middleweight belts
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez outclassed Avni Yildirim and retained his world super-middleweight titles with a technical knockout after Yildirim failed to answer the bell for the fourth round Saturday night.
Son of former Green Bay Packer loses dad's Super Bowl ring
The son of a former Green Bay Packer says he is heartbroken after losing his father's Super Bowl II ring, and he is offering a $5,000 reward for its return.
Seattle ups its outdoor dining game, Seahawks-style
Sick of the same old, same old pandemic dining? Seattle says: Game on.
NFL's minority hiring rate for open jobs nearly doubled
The number of minority hires for open positions in the NFL nearly doubled to 34.6% in 2021.
WWE star Goldberg gets tough in helping Texans in need
Bill Goldberg punched through the drywall in his garage one day this week -- not as some sort of masochistic training for his next WWE match -- but as he repaired property damage suffered as a result of the deadly Texas storms.
Ex-Washington employees ask NFL to release report findings
Twenty former Washington Football Team employees asked NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday to release the final report of an independent investigation into the organization's conduct when it's completed.
Russell Wilson would consider going to four teams, including ... the Bears?
Wilson's messy offseason in Seattle got a little more interesting Thursday. The Seahawks QB reportedly isn't demanding a trade, but he's saying where he'd be willing to go.
Another wave of fans returning to sports despite COVID-19
Whitney Munro had some concerns about returning to sporting events. So, like any good mom, she did her homework, learning more about the policies in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Podcast: Everything you need to know about the NFL draft
Former Gophers defensive back Brock Vereen joins host Michael Rand to take listeners behind the scenes of everything that happens as a young player tries to get drafted
Can they win the big one? Minnesota team in finals of NFL 'Big Data Bowl.'
The team, including three friends from St. Olaf College, has won $15,000 for a presentation on identifying defensive coverages and evaluating player performance.
Podcast: Vikings need cap space for free agency; where's it coming from?
A look at the offseason possibilities for a Vikings front office that may need to release a key contributor or two while also reworking other contracts on the current roster.
Winfield Jr. turned taunting fine into a charitable act
The former Gophers safety has been working with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Youth Leadership Group and came up with an idea to put his Super Bowl fine to good use.
Steelers planning on Roethlisberger's return in 2021
The Pittsburgh Steelers plan on having quarterback Ben Roethlisberger back for an 18th season.
Goodell: NFL learnings from 2020 technology here to stay
One of the major benefits of playing a full season pretty much on schedule during a pandemic is what the NFL learned technologically from 2020.
3 former NFL players receive grants for their foundations
Former NFL players Chris Long, Harry Sydney and Twan Russell have been awarded funding for their nonprofit foundations through the league's Legends Impact Grant program.
Deshaun Watson to Vikings proposal sounds like Herschel Walker deal
Every proposed deal suggested by national media members adds more parts the Vikings would seemingly need to give up.
Podcast: Answering the four biggest questions in Minnesota sports
Wolves, Twins, Gophers and Vikings provide fodder for columnist Chip Scoggins and Michael Rand on today's podcast. Also, thoughts on Chris Finch's debut and trade talks.
Star Tribune sports survey: Will you go to games when fans are allowed?
It's been nearly a year since fans could attend sporting events in large numbers. Tell us what you're missing about live sports.
Playing tag is no kids' game for NFL teams
NFL teams could begin playing tag on Tuesday, and it's no kids' game for the 32 teams.
Verdict vacated; bond request next for ex-NFL star's killer
A lawyer for the man who fatally shot former NFL star Will Smith in 2016 said Tuesday that he'll seek the man's release on bond now that a Louisiana appeals court has officially vacated his manslaughter conviction by a non-unanimous jury.
Shailene Woodley confirms she's engaged to Aaron Rodgers
Shailene Woodley confirmed that she's engaged to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Vikings' Cook tries out team ownership, but fans call the shots
The star running back is a part-owner of a team in Fan Controlled Football, the latest start-up league trying to capture attention in the NFL offseason.
Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow II faces 14 years for assaults
Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II agreed Friday to accept a 14-year prison sentence for raping a homeless woman and assaulting two other women.
Packers release LB Christian Kirksey, OT Rick Wagner
The Green Bay Packers released linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner, two of their main veteran free-agent additions from a year ago.
AP source: Buffalo Bills LB Matt Milano to test free agency
Starting linebacker Matt Milano will explore free agency next month because of Buffalo's salary-cap constraints, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday.
Alabama hires ex-Texas assistant Valai as cornerbacks coach
National champion Alabama has hired former Texas assistant Jay Valai as cornerbacks coach.
Report: Eagles send Carson Wentz to Indianapolis for draft picks
Carson Wentz helped steer the Philadelphia Eagles to the franchise's only Super Bowl title and later received the richest contract in team history.
Podcast: How tonight's Wolves foe built a winner, the Wentz-Cousins connection and more
Michael Rand is joined by Toronto Raptors executive Teresa Resch and then ponders the impact of the Carson Wentz trade on a Kirk Cousins deal.
Wentz trade for two draft picks naturally leads to Kirk Cousins thoughts
You can see how the deal makes sense for both the Eagles and Colts. Does it have anything to do with the Vikings?
Would the Vikings take another wide receiver? One mock draft says yes
On the long list of things the Vikings need in order to upgrade their overall performance, the offensive line and defensive line help are top priorities. But what if they addressed a 'want' instead of a 'need' with their first pick.
Lacrosse joins Vikings' Eagan campus as Arete Sport moves in
Burnsville upstart Arete will move in next month and stage summer event.
Podcast: Hold Steady's Craig Finn on music, Minnesota sports, Moss' 'moon'
Finn, frontman for The Hold Steady, still considers himself a big Minnesota sports fan, and tells stories about the Randy Moss "moon" game at Lambeau Field, buying counterfeit Twins/Yankees playoff tickets and more. Plus a big local sports weekend and an NFL hot take.