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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) to miss some practice time
Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson will miss time in training camp as he deals with a left hamstring strain, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Friday.,Jefferson did not practice Friday after leaving Thursday's practice about a third of the way through the session, telling repor...
LIV Golf players slam 'mockery' of world rankings system
Lee Westwood's tie for 34th at The Open Championship vaulted him 3,759 spots in the Official World Golf Ranking.,Now at No. 930, Westwood is now back ahead of his son, Sam, a mini-tour player who currently sits 2,759th. That served as Exhibit 1 for the Englishman's rant against the world rankings sy...
Vikings LT Christian Darrisaw (ACL, MCL) cleared for camp
Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw will not begin training camp on a restricted list, signaling his rapid recovery from torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments and a positive omen as Minnesota introduces another new starting quarterback.,Darrisaw is already active in individual an...
Isaac Jones Drops 36 in Summer League, Makes Strong Case for Kings Roster Spot
Former undrafted big Isaac Jones scored 36 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to the NBA Summer League final. Is a full-time NBA contract next?...
Vikings, Chiefs owners donating to Texas flood recovery efforts
Owners of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs have joined the list of professional sports organizations making donations to support the recovery from flooding that has devastated the Texas Hill Country, they announced on Wednesday.,As of 7 p.m. ET, state officials confirmed at least 1...
Dirty birds? Kirk Cousins 'misled' by Falcons drafting QB in 2024
Kirk Cousins believed he had all the facts and with no reason to doubt the Atlanta Falcons' vision with him as the centerpiece of a new offense, he signed a four-year, $180 million contract in March 2024.,Weeks later, Cousins felt entirely different about the situation when the Falcons shocked the N...
2025 NBA Draft: Top 30 prospects -- and a few to know for Day 2
Cooper Flagg planted his flag as the No. 1 prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft long before he guided Duke to the Final Four as an 18-year-old freshman. ,The 6-foot-9 forward is viewed as the surefire top pick in the draft Wednesday, but how the rest of the class will develop behind him is anyone's guess....
Three Americans in ATP top 10 for first time since '06
Ben Shelton ranked a career-high 10th in the ATP Tour world rankings released Monday, giving the United States three men in the top 10 for the first time in nearly two decades.,Shelton joined No. 4 Taylor Fritz and No. 8 Tommy Paul to mark the first top-10 American trio since Andy Roddick (No. 4), J...
WTA to protect players' rankings during fertility treatments
The WTA, the governing body of women's tennis, is putting into place a rule that will protect a player's ranking should she choose to undergo a fertility procedure.,The Fertility Protection Special Entry Ranking Rule, as it is formally called, means players who need to take time off the tour for pro...
Vikings TE Josh Oliver signs 3-year extension
Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver signed a three-year contract extension that spans through the 2028 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however ESPN reported -- citing Athletes First -- that the deal is worth $23.25 million with a maximum value of $27.5 million. It also in...
Vikings great Jim Marshall dies at 87
Minnesota Vikings great Jim Marshall, an ironman who started 270 consecutive games and played 20 seasons, died Tuesday. He was 87.,A defensive lineman on the legendary "Purple People Eaters" front four, Marshall holds the NFL record for most seasons played by a defender. He started 270 consecutive g...
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah signs extension
The Minnesota Vikings announced a multiyear contract extension for general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday.,The Vikings are 34-17 with two postseason appearances since Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell arrived ahead of the 2022 season.,"Kwesi's leadership, vision and collaboration wit...
NFL announces schedule for Dublin, London, Berlin, Madrid
The NFL revealed on Tuesday the participants in this season's international games in Ireland, England, Germany and Spain.,The league previously announced that the Los Angeles Chargers will open the season at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sept. 5, but their opponent won't be known until ...
Texas holds onto No. 1 despite getting swept; FSU climbs to No. 2
The Texas Longhorns remained No. 1 in the D1Baseball.com Top 25 on Monday despite getting swept at Arkansas over the weekend.,The Longhorns still lead the SEC by two games over the Razorbacks, and Texas retained its perch atop the rankings with LSU and Clemson both losing their series last week.,Flo...
Reports: Vikings signing LB Andrew Van Ginkel to $23M extension
The Minnesota Vikings signed Pro Bowl linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel to a contract extension on Tuesday, with multiple reports saying it was a one-year, $23 million extension through the 2026 season.,Van Ginkel, 29, had signed with the Vikings as a free agent in March 2024 on a two-year, $20 million c...
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy: 'I know I'm ready to start'
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reintroduced himself to reporters on Tuesday by throwing passes on the practice field and answering questions at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn.,Wearing a wide smile that spanned ear to ear, McCarthy was quick with a response when asked if he was re...
Texas strengthens No. 1 grip with Texas A&M sweep
The Texas Longhorns remained No. 1 in the nation in the D1Baseball Top 25 on Monday after completing a sweep over rival Texas A&M.,Texas (37-5) improved to 19-2 in the SEC, where the Longhorns now holed a five-game lead over Arkansas and LSU, which are tied for second place in the conference.,Meanwh...
Grading the Vikings' Draft
Grade: B+,Best Pick: WR Tai Felton, No. 102 Overall,What We Liked: Felton should come in as a great WR3 to give J.J. McCarthy a really easy time finding open receivers. The two early picks put their new quarterback (coming off an injury last year) in a good space to continue the trajectory that Sam ...
Vikings acquire QB Sam Howell from Seahawks
The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Sam Howell from the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday for a draft pick swap.,The Vikings gave up their fifth-round draft pick in order to make the move, which was the No. 142 pick overall. The Seahawks gave up their fifth-round pick, No. 172 overall, in the deal...
Kings take two-game lead on Oilers after 6-2 victory
Adrian Kempe scored twice in a four-point game, and Anze Kopitar collected one goal and three assists to lead the host Los Angeles Kings to a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday and a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.,Andrei Kuzmenko netted one goal and one assist, while Br...