The voice of Minnesota was heard tonight, said Democratic Governor Mark Dayton. On Monday night, the Republican House passed a Vikings stadium bill on a bipartisan 73 to 58 vote.  It was a stronger vote for the proposed $975 million stadium plan than anyone anticipated, said Dayton, speaking shortly after conclusion of the eight-hour debate [...]

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Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Vikings unveiled a proposal yesterday to construct a $975 million stadium for the NFL team in downtown Minneapolis.  They want the plan to move swiftly, before the Legislature adjourns this spring. The plan would put the new complex practically on top of the current Metrodome site, calling for $398 million from the [...]

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The list of available wide receivers in the NFL this off-season has some pretty hefty names on it – names like Reggie Wayne, Vincent Jackson, Brandon Lloyd, Marques Colston, and Pierre Garcon. Now you can add one more iconic name to that list – Randy Moss. Moss wants back in the game. Yesterday, on his [...]

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Looks like quarterback Donovan McNabb is on the market once again. The Minnesota Vikings have waived the 13-year veteran, giving him the chance to sign with another team for the stretch run in a parting that was described by head coach Leslie Frazier as mutual. Frazier orchestrated the Vikings trade of a sixth-round draft pick [...]

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The penalty has been assessed.  Ndamukong Suh, the Detroit Lions player who was ejected from the team’s Thanksgiving Day game for stomping on Evan Dietrich-Smith of the Green Bay Packers, has been suspended for two games without pay by the NFL. If he starts serving the suspension right away, Suh would miss a road game against [...]

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Some people just can’t let a grudge die. Two 73-year old former CFL players, Joe Kapp (former BC Lions and Minnesota Vikings quarterback, actor, Cal head coach, and BC General Manager) and Angelo Mosca (former Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive tackle and pro wrestler) got into an epic brawl as the two exchanged cane blows and punches. [...]

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Week 3 of NFL action came at you today, and what a day it was! Torrey Smith exploded out of the gate for the Baltimore Ravens as the rookie set an NFL record, scoring touchdowns on each of his first three NFL receptions. The Ravens went up 21-0 in the first quarter and never looked [...]

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The worst-case scenario just came true for the Indianapolis Colts.   It’s just been confirmed that Peyton Manning will miss the Colts’ regular season opener against the Houston Texas. Team vice chairman Bill Polian made the announcement this afternoon, ending Manning’s consecutive starts streak at 208. Veteran quarterback Kerry Collins will be the likely candidate to get the start for [...]

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A man who looks an awful lot like Brett Favre has been impersonating the former Packers quarterback around Green Bay.  In fact, he’s even been spotted wearing a number 4 Jersey. David Thomason, Favre’s travel coordinator, said Favre has heard rumors of a Green Bay visit, but hasn’t been in the area since he played against the [...]

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Randy Moss has decided to retire.  The seven time Pro Bowl wide receiver’s 153 TD catches are tied with Terrell Owens for most among current players. Moss, 34, was rumored to be headed to the New York Jets, but they signed WR Plaxico Burress on Sunday. Moss played for three different teams last year, going [...]

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Stick a fork in it, it’s just about done.  The Washington Redskins have agreed to trade Donovan McNabb to the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings get the veteran QB in exchange for a 6th round pick in 2012 and possibly another 6th rounder in 2013. The deal is contingent upon McNabb agreeing to renegotiate the deal and [...]

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Rumors are swirling that veteran NFL quarterback Brett Favre could be on the verge of coming out of retirement once again. The Philadelphia Eagles are interested in picking up Favre to serve as a back up to quarterback Michael Vick, according to Philadelphia TV station WCAU. When contacted by The Philadelphia Inquirer, an Eagles source [...]

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