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Blake Cashman agreed to the Vikings’ offer just hours into the NFL’s legal negotiating window.

How Cashman found his way home to the Vikings

Linebacker Blake Cashman, the former Eden Prairie and Gophers standout, has returned to Minnesota, where he used to root for the Vikings as kid. Now he'll be on the field in their uniform.

Cousins tampering penalty is mild, but Vikings still big QB winners

June 14
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins speaks during a news conference in mid-March.
Vikings fans had hopes of gaining some draft capital, or at least having Atlanta take a more severe penalty than losing a fifth-round pick. But this week still showed that the Vikings are exactly where they want to be in the QB market.

Souhan: As sporting host, Twin Cities has had its own little run

July 1
All eyes were on Suni Lee during her beam routine Friday at Target Center.
From Olympic gymnastics to NBA conference finals and more, Minnesota has had a hot streak as host.

Souhan: Predicting which young Minnesota sports star will shine brightest

June 17
Royce Lewis is doing things we haven't seen before, but Anthony Edwards might top them all.

Packers claim former Michigan kicker James Turner off waivers from Detroit Lions

June 20
The Green Bay Packers have claimed James Turner off waivers from the Detroit Lions, once again giving them a three-man kicking competition.

Packers release Jack Podlesny as they reduce their kicking competition to 2 candidates

June 19
The Green Bay Packers released Jack Podlesny on Wednesday, narrowing their kicking competition to two players a week after their minicamp.

For Vikings rookie McCarthy, team's summer break won't be a vacation

June 12
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy plans to spend most of the five weeks before training camp in Minnesota, working out at the team facility and learning the playbook.
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Viking playing the long game with McCarthy

June 13
On the Access Vikings podcast, the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss J.J. McCarthy's spring and the Vikings' plan for the rookie.

Needing No. 3 receiver, Vikings look for next step from Nailor

June 12
Jalen Nailor, the Vikings' 2022 sixth-round pick, caught the ball early and often during Wednesday's practice while the team's starting receivers headed to vacation.

Rodgers isn't at Jets mandatory camp for a very flimsy reason

June 12
Is Aaron Rodgers having an "Office Space" moment? Reports out of Jets camp are that the quarterback "prefers to be somewhere else away from football."

Vikings training camp will open to the public July 27

June 11
The Vikings will have only nine training camp practices open to fans from July 27 to Aug. 8.

These are Justin Jefferson's Vikings now

June 7
It is rare for a wide receiver to be the leader of a team, but these are not ordinary circumstances for the Vikings.

How the Vikings determined Jefferson's value, set up for the future

June 8
Vikings Insider: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell came to Minnesota with a plan. They've arrived at the juncture that will determine whether it worked.

Neal Justin: Netflix's 'Receiver' opens a window into the private life of Justin Jefferson

July 4
The series is the latest attempt to sharpen the public images of pro athletes.

NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in 'Sunday Ticket' case

July 3
The damages a federal jury has ordered the NFL to pay for violating antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service is $4,707,259,944.64.
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June 27

NFL receiver Randall Cobb thanks firefighters for saving his family from a house fire

Veteran NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb is thanking Nashville firefighters for saving his family after a house fire.
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June 27

Missouri governor says new public aid plan in the works for Chiefs, Royals stadiums

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that he expects the state to put together an aid plan by the end of the year to try to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from being lured across state lines to new stadiums in Kansas.
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Our Access Vikings podcast series — featuring Andrew Krammer, Ben Goessling and Mark Craig — talks everything Vikings.
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June 27

Steve Gleason to receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award at The ESPYS for his work on ALS awareness

Retired NFL safety Steve Gleason, who has been fighting ALS since 2011, will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS on July 11.
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June 24

Ed Policy to take over as Packers president and CEO after Mark Murphy's retirement next summer

Green Bay Packers chief operating officer and general counsel Ed Policy will take over as the team's president and CEO next year following the retirement of Mark Murphy.
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June 24

A look back at the US swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis

The crowds were large and raucous. The biggest stars largely lived up to their billing. And plenty of promising young swimmers emerged over nine days in Indiana.
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June 21

Kansas governor signs bills enabling effort to entice Chiefs and Royals with new stadiums

Kansas' governor signed legislation Friday enabling the state to lure the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Major League Baseball's Royals away from neighboring Missouri by helping the teams pay for new stadiums.
Sports
June 18

NFL running backs in new places could struggle to match the production they had with original teams

Saquon Barkley's move from one NFC East team to another gives Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni the opportunity to deliver a stinging response whenever a rival fan shouts ''Go Giants'' at him.
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June 16

Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs arrested on charge of domestic violence/burglary in Alabama

Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs was arrested for the second time in a month on a charge of domestic violence/burglary in Alabama and released on a $5,000 bond Sunday, according to records from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
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The Star Tribune's NFL prediction contest is on. Can you outpick your friends and other fans?
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June 15

Katie Ledecky heading to her fourth Olympics, wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials

Katie Ledecky is heading to her fourth Olympics, an accomplishment that seemed unimaginable when she was a 15-year-old kid in London.
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June 15

Katie Ledecky off to a strong start at US Olympic swimming trials, leads prelims of 400 free

Katie Ledecky got off to a rousing start Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
Business
June 15

Kansas lawmakers poised to lure Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri, despite economists' concerns

A 170-year-old rivalry is flaring up as Kansas lawmakers try to snatch the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs away from Missouri even though economists long ago concluded subsidizing pro sports isn't worth the cost.
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Minnesota Vikings player profile What makes Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson just so good?
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No NFL receiver has gained as many yards in his first two seasons as the Minnesota Vikings' 23-year-old superstar. He dominates on nearly any route from any alignment. What can he accomplish in Year 3?
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June 14

U.S. Olympic trials feels like Super Bowl of swimming at home of NFL Colts

The U.S. Olympic swimming trials will make a splash on their grandest stage yet — a temporary pool inside the massive domed stadium that is home to the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.
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June 10
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) watches as head coach Kevin O'Connell explains a drill during organized team activities two weeks ago.

How much does it matter if Vikings are winners in 2024?

One gets the sense that the Vikings hope to be competitive in 2024 but that if they are being honest, they are trying to open up a championship window in future years.
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June 8
You need two Ants and a half-dozen other pieces to get a chance to play for an NBA title. The Timberwolves face an improbability of about 85% to win i

Reusse: Slim chances for a big-four championship here this decade

The Twin Cities have been waiting since 1991 for our next massive celebration for a major league men's franchise, and it's hard to picture that drought ending any time soon.
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June 7
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, receiver Justin Jefferson, GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and owner Mark Wilf address the media during a news conference Tuesday

Souhan: Jefferson just the latest standout to choose to stay in Minnesota

Not many athletes at the top of their game seem to depart from the Twin Cities out of their own choice.
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June 7
Breaking down Jefferson's new contract, comments on leadership

Breaking down Jefferson's new contract, comments on leadership

On the latest Access Vikings podcast, the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand recap the Vikings' three-day minicamp and discuss what they saw from the offense, the defense and Justin Jefferson.
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June 6
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson poses in the team's new alternate uniform, which includes icicle serifs in the numbers.

Vikings unveil all-white alternate uniforms

The new alternate uniforms feature their first white helmet and will be worn for "Monday Night Football" against the Bears on Dec. 16.
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June 6
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold hands off to running back Aaron Jones during a drill at this week's mandatory minicamp.

New Vikings QB Darnold getting a lot of help in learning team's offense

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is surrounded by the most offensive talent he's had in his checkered NFL career and has inherited some tricks for understanding coach Kevin O'Connell's scheme.
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June 5
Mark Wilf, right, joined Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, left, Justin Jefferson and General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on stage Tuesday in Eagan after

Scoggins: Why the Vikings have the best kind of owners

Zygi and Mark Wilf have shown for 20 years the stewardship and ambition Vikings fans deserve.
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June 5
Running back Aaron Jones, who signed with the Vikings in March after being cut by the Packers, is familiar with how a star receiver can open running l

Vikings' Jones excited to experience Justin Jefferson effect

New Vikings running back Aaron Jones told receiver Justin Jefferson this week, "You're going to make my job easier." The feeling is mutual.