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The state of Minnesota has a long, proud history of successful athletes. Whether in hockey, football, or wrestling, the land of 10,000 lakes has produced some of the best the sports world has ever seen. On Friday night, another Minnesota athlete joined the ranks of champion when she won a WWE title, and the Vikings made sure everyone knew it. Tiffany Stratton, who was born and … [Read more...] about Notable Vikings fan wins WWE title, team offers their congratulations

The Vikings and their fanbase are just 24 hours away from their biggest game of the season when they attempt to win the NFC North. A win over the Lions in primetime would secure them the division, but it would also allow them have the number one seed in the NFC playoffs. Where do the Vikings fall if they don’t win on Sunday, though? At this point, it is pretty cut and dry at … [Read more...] about NFL playoff picture: Where Vikings sit in bracket before Week 18 games

The Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions will faceoff on Sunday Night on a national stage, thanks to NBC. Members of their broadcast crew have been at the Viking and Lions facilities all week as they prepare for the matchup to get a better feel of the team. For one former Vikings coach turned media member, it was a full-circle moment to return to a place he had coached twice … [Read more...] about Former Vikings coach returns to Minnesota ahead of Sunday Night Football

Sam Darnold could still win Comeback Player of the Year. According to Pro Football Talk, the Associated Press won’t reject ballots with Darnold’s name on them. It was believed going into the season that Darnold wouldn’t be eligible for the award because he wasn’t coming back from injury or other physical ailments. He spent the 2023 season backing up Brock Purdy in San Fransisco … [Read more...] about Sam Darnold has a chance to win Comeback Player of the Year after all

Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. was among six Vikings selected for the 2025 Pro Bowl. This is the first time he has received Pro Bowl honors in his six-year career. The selection also helped him gain some extra cash. Thanks to an incentive on his contract, Murphy will make an extra $250,000 for making the Pro Bowl, Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune tweeted on Tuesday. It’s been a … [Read more...] about Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. earns bonus from Pro Bowl selection