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Mike Conley's home burglarized while NBA star attended Vikings game, police say

NBA star Mike Conley was on hand for the Minnesota Vikings Week 2 game against the San Francisco 49ers this past Sunday. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard participated in the Vikings’ traditional pregame festivities as he helped fire up the more than 66,000 fans inside U.S. Bank Stadium. However, while Conley was attending the NFL game, several miles away, his home …

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Vikings shock 49ers as Sam Darnold throws 2 more touchdowns in solid performance

The Minnesota Vikings hosted the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, and they didn’t care about the star-studded group at U.S. Bank Stadium as they came away with a statement 23-17 win to move to 2-0 on the season. The 49ers, now 1-1, were coming off a brilliant “Monday Night Football” performance against the New York Jets, where running back Jordan …

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Vikings' Sam Darnold launches 97-yard touchdown to Justin Jefferson vs 49ers to start Week 2

Sam Darnold is coming off arguably his best career game in the NFL last week in his Minnesota Vikings‘ debut against the New York Giants, and he brought that confidence to the team’s home opener against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. After his defense came up with a big fourth-down stop, Darnold was back on his own 3-yard line …

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Giants' lineman Jermaine Eluemunor blasts fans over 'inhumane' behavior directed at Daniel Jones

The New York Giants’ 2024 regular season got off to a rough start. The Minnesota Vikings visited East Rutherford, New Jersey, for Week 1 and dominated the Giants. After the 28-6 defeat, a group of fans decided to wait for quarterback Daniel Jones to exit the building. Social media videos surfaced showing the fans appearing to call the Giants signal-caller …

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NFL great Jared Allen reacts to another Hall of Fame snub: 'I'd be lying to say that it didn't p— me off'

Jared Allen has been eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for four years, but he has yet to hear his name called. The 2004 fourth-round pick played for four teams in his 12-year career, in which he racked up four All-Pros, five Pro Bowls and 136 sacks. He twice led the NFL in sacks (2007 and 2011), and …

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Vikings legend Jared Allen has no issue with team moving on from Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins has long been one of the more under-appreciated quarterbacks in the National Football League. However, his time ran out in the Midwest, and his marriage with the Minnesota Vikings ended this past offseason. Perhaps circumstances may have been a little different had the 35-year-old not torn his Achilles during the season, but the writing had been on the …

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Vikings great Jared Allen downplays importance of OTAs: 'It’s a glorified workout'

Jared Allen was a five-time Pro Bowler when he was on the field for the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs and struck fear into opposing quarterbacks for 12 years. With organized team activities (OTAs) ongoing for each of the 32 NFL teams, fans may be concerned about players not showing up. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson skipped some of …

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Justin Jefferson, Vikings agree to historic contract extension

Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to a four-year contract extension on Monday, reportedly making him one of the richest players in the NFL. The deal will keep the star wide receiver with the Vikings through the 2028 season, the team announced. The contract is worth $140 million with $110 million guaranteed, ESPN reported. It makes him the highest-paid …

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4-time Pro Bowler Everson Griffen facing DUI, possession of cocaine charges after Minneapolis arrest

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Everson Griffen was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence and cocaine possession in Minneapolis. According to Hennepin County Jail records, Griffen was booked at 12:59 a.m. on May 29 after being arrested by Minnesota State Police about an hour earlier. Everson Griffen, #97 of the Minnesota Vikings, walks the sidelines before …

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Packers' Jordan Love shares thoughts on Aaron Jones' departure: 'It was very tough'

Aaron Jones entered the 2023 season with the Green Bay Packers with high expectations. The star running back was coming off a 2022 campaign when he rushed for career-high yardage. He dealt with injuries last season and played 11 games. Jones put together an impressive five-game stretch in which he rushed for at least 100 yards per game. The Packers …

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