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Why a Joe Burrow Trade to the Vikings Actually Makes Sense
Joe Burrow hasn’t demanded a trade, but frustration is showing. Examining why the Vikings make sense if the Bengals ever decide to reset....
Spain still No. 1 ahead of USWNT in FIFA Women's World Rankings
The U.S. women's national team remains hot on the heels of No. 1 Spain in the FIFA world rankings for December, released Thursday.,Spain stayed on top after clinching the UEFA Women's Nations League title. After falling to Spain in the final, Germany jumped two spots to No. 3 behind the Americans. ,...
Cowboys, Vikings cling to playoff hopes in crucial NFC tilt
The Philadelphia Eagles are singlehandedly keeping the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East race.,That's fine with the Cowboys, who can apply more pressure on the Eagles if they can knock off the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night in Arlington, Texas.,Philadelphia (8-5) has lost three consecutive games. Da...
Bowl Watch List: Ranking non-playoff games by watchability
The College Football Playoff has certainly taken some of the shine off of bowl season.,Look no further than Notre Dame electing to opt out of a bowl game after it was left out of the CFP field on Sunday afternoon. Iowa State and Kansas State elected to opt out due to coaching changes this offseason....
Vikings rebound from shutout with 31-0 win as Commanders' Jayden Daniels hurt
JJ McCarthy completed 16 of 23 passes for 163 yards and three touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings cruised to a 31-0 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Josh Oliver had two touchdown receptions and T.J. Hockenson caught the other for Minnesota (5-8), which snapped...
Vikings rebound from shutout with 31-0 win as Commanders' Daniels hurt
JJ McCarthy completed 16 of 23 passes for 163 yards and three touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings cruised to a 31-0 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Josh Oliver had two touchdown receptions and T.J. Hockenson caught the other for Minnesota (5-8), which snapped...
Jayden Daniels returns for Commanders; Vikings keeping it simple for J.J. McCarthy
J.J. McCarthy is set to return to his starting role this week for the Minnesota Vikings. The Washington Commanders finally have their QB1 back in the fold, too.,McCarthy's coach is trying to simplify things as much as possible for the struggling quarterback.,Minnesota (4-8) will find out whether its...
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy clears concussion protocol, set to start Sunday
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is on track to start Sunday against the Washington Commanders after clearing concussion protocol on Thursday.,McCarthy, 22, was a full practice participant for the second consecutive day. He missed last Sunday's 26-0 loss at Seattle after sustaining a conc...
Vikings intend to keep it simple for J.J. McCarthy vs. Commanders
J.J. McCarthy is set to return to his starting role this week for the Minnesota Vikings.,His coach is trying to simplify things as much as possible for the struggling quarterback.,Minnesota (4-8) will find out whether its "less is more" approach can succeed when it squares off against the Washington...
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) expected to return Sunday
The Minnesota Vikings are expecting starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy to return to action Sunday vs. Washington after a one-week absence, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday.,McCarthy missed Sunday's 26-0 loss at Seattle after sustaining a concussion in the prior game against Green Bay. It ...
Vikings grant WR Adam Thielen's request to be waived
The Minnesota Vikings on Monday granted wide receiver Adam Thielen's request to be waived.,Thielen, 35, is looking to pursue more playing time in his final NFL season after his role with the Vikings diminished.,Thielen was inactive Sunday for Minnesota's 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He has eig...
Seahawks force five turnovers in shutout of Vikings
Ernest Jones IV intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown, and Jason Myers kicked four field goals as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the visiting Minnesota Vikings 26-0 Sunday.,Zach Charbonnet scored the lone offensive touchdown for the Seahawks on a 17-yard run around the left end with 9...
Rookie QB Max Brosmer to start as Vikings visit Sam Darnold, Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks will be facing what amounts to a rookie quarterback when they play host to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.,Minnesota is all too familiar with the quarterback at the controls of the Seahawks' offense. ,J.J. McCarthy, a first-round pick in 2024 who missed all of last season after...
Report: Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) likely out vs. Seattle
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy likely will not play Sunday when Minnesota visits the Seattle Seahawks, a week after reporting concussion-like symptoms, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,He has not yet been ruled out officially. With veteran backup Carson Wentz out for the season with a shoulder in...
NFL to use commemorative ball in 2026 to mark nation's 250th birthday
The NFL will mark the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026 with embossing on the footballs and special field markings.,Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a news release Wednesday that the NFL has been working with the White House Salute to America 250 Task Force to take part in celebrating th...
Vikings place QB J.J. McCarthy in concussion protocol
The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol after he reported symptoms on the team flight home on Sunday night, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday.,"(He) reported some kind of symptoms in regards to his head, and we wanted to get back here once we ...
UConn remains No. 1 after narrow win against Michigan
Defending national champion UConn stayed at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll released Monday, coming off a big win last week against Michigan.,The Huskies (6-0) received 30 of 32 first-place votes and the top six remained unchanged, with No. 2 South Carolina (6-0)...
Emanuel Wilson, Packers stifle Vikings to begin NFC North gauntlet
GREEN BAY -- Injury replacement Emanuel Wilson ran for a career-high 107 yards and two touchdowns to pace the Green Bay Packers to a 23-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC North matchup Sunday., ,Wilson, filling in for injured starter Josh Jacobs, was the first 100-yard rusher this season...
Kings come through late, end 8-game skid at Nuggets' expense
Russell Westbrook scored 21 points, including two late buckets, Dennis Schroder also had 21 and the visiting Sacramento Kings beat the Denver Nuggets 128-123 on Saturday night, ending an eight-game losing streak.,Keegan Murray scored 19 points in his second game back from injury. DeMar DeRozan score...
Packers primed for playoff push starting with visit from Vikings
GREEN BAY -- 'Tis the season for separating in the NFC North.,The Packers begin looking at playoff possibilities when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in the first of three consecutive games against division opponents.,The Packers (6-3-1) rallied for a 27-20 win at the New York Giants to sn...