Minnesota Vikings
Vikes add DB coach Scott, Zimmer pal Guenther, kicker Joseph

Feb. 11, 2021 04:42 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings filled out their staff Thursday by hiring Karl Scott as defensive backs coach and Paul Guenther, a longtime colleague...

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Minneapolis. The Vikings will keep their playbook in the family with the promotion of Klint Kubiak to offensive coordinator after his father's retirement. Klint Kubiak will be the fourth play caller in four years for quarterback Kirk Cousins. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Klint Kubiak moves up to Vikings OC after dad's retirement

By Dave Campbell Feb. 09, 2021 12:49 PM EST

FILE - Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton manning talks prior to an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Houston Texans in Denver, in this Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, file photo. More than two decades ago Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for a prestigious college award. Something called the Heisman Trophy. On Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, they likely will share an even more impressive football honor: entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Game changers: Manning, Woodson, Megatron headed to Hall

By Eddie Pells Feb. 06, 2021 10:52 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches the team warm up for an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y. The likelihood of Daboll staying in Buffalo for at least more season have increased after he was passed over in filling the Los Angeles Chargers coaching job, two people with direct knowledge of Daboll's plans told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
The Latest: Packers' Aaron Rodgers wins 3rd MVP Award

By The Associated Press Feb. 06, 2021 08:07 PM EST

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady speak during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (NFL via AP)
Dilemma: Only fools bet against Brady. Or against Mahomes

By Barry Wilner Feb. 05, 2021 11:44 AM EST

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Jared Allen reacts after sacking Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, in this Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, file photo. The Vikings won 30-23. Allen is a 2021 finalist for entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid, File)
Packers Vikings 1005

Feb. 05, 2021 11:02 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 1997, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Andre Rison during the NFL football Super Bowl in New Orleans. Favre looks at the quarterbacks on display this weekend with an admiration as strong as the throws he made as a Pro Football Hall of Fame player. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)
QB Club: Favre looks at Brady, Manning, Mahomes and Rodgers

By Barry Wilner Feb. 05, 2021 02:53 AM EST

FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after their win against Ohio State in the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, file photo. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Favre, Chesney, Saban taking part in Super Bowl town hall

By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2021 01:11 PM EST

FILE - In this file photo dated Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, Denver Broncos Dedrick Dodge (33) celebrates with teammates Randy Hilliard (21) and Anthony Lynn (37) after he stopped Green Bay Packers' Antonio Freeman on a kickoff return in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXII, at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium. The year 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the World League of American Football, and Dedrick Dodge joined the London Monarchs and helped them win the first World Bowl in 1991. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan, FILE)
Thanks, WLAF! Player parlayed London life to Super Bowls

By Ken Maguire Feb. 03, 2021 06:36 AM EST

Vikings pick Ryan Ficken as new special teams coordinator

Feb. 01, 2021 06:14 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings promoted Ryan Ficken to special teams coordinator and hired Josh Hingst as strength and conditioning coach on Monday....

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field after the NFC championship NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers planning for long-term future that includes Rodgers

By Steve Megargee Feb. 01, 2021 01:13 PM EST

Fans attend the NFL Experience for Super Bowl LV Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Super Bowl week helps 'shine a light' on human trafficking

By Dave Campbell Jan. 31, 2021 12:43 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Brady out to join Robertson, Robinson in exclusive club

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 29, 2021 07:01 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Super matchup between QBs Mahomes, Brady for NFL title

By Josh Dubow Jan. 27, 2021 02:33 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) fumbles a punt in front of Buffalo Bills cornerback Siran Neal (33) during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Buffalo recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs coach Reid's patience in struggling players pays off

By Dave Skretta Jan. 26, 2021 02:04 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 26, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 27 1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1969 — The Pittsburgh Steelers name...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 25, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 26 1913 — Jim Thorpe gives up his track medals from the 1912 Olympic games as a result of his having been a professional. He had been...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 24 1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Column: Mahomes 'cleared' for big game. What could go wrong?

By Jim Litke Jan. 23, 2021 03:44 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 22-17. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Bills' Diggs among NFL elite receiving company this weekend

By John Wawrow Jan. 22, 2021 02:35 AM EST