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Vikings Injury Update; Peterson has Minor Shoulder Injury
Viking head coach Leslie Frazier met the media Monday giving an update on injuries. Both tight end Kyle Rudolph and safety Harrison Smith suffered concussions Sunday will need to pass post concussion tests to be cleared to play Sunday at Green Bay.
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Kevin McHale’s Daughter Sasha Died at Age 23
Longtime Timberwolves executive and former head coach Kevin McHale's 23-year old daughter Sasha died this weekend. The announcement from the Houston Rockets on Sunday. McHale had been on leave from the team since November 10.
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Bears Rout Vikings 28-10
The Vikings scored the first points of the game but lose 28-10 Sunday in Chicago. Minnesota trailed 25-3 at halftime and couldn't catch up in the 2nd half. Jay Cutler coming back from a concussion threw for 188 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception for the Bears. Michael Bush ran for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Bears.
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Harvin, Jenkins Miss Practice For Vikings
The Vikings returned from their bye week but receivers Percy Harvin (ankle) and Michael Jenkins (foot) missed practice.
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John Gagliardi Retires as St. John’s Football Coach
After 60 years at the helm, John Gagliardi is retiring from St. John's University Football.
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Spielman Has 100% Belief in Ponder
Viking General Manager Rick Spielman said this week "I have full, 100 percent belief that Christian Ponder's going to be our quarterback heading into the future." Spielman made that statement Wednesday. Ponder is in his first full season as the starting quarterback for the Vikings. He has thrown for 2,027 yards and 12 touchdowns with 8 interceptions this season. His quarterback rating is 85.2.
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Former Twin, Hunter To Sign With Tigers
Former Twins centerfielder Torii Hunter has agreed to sign a 2-year $26 Million contract according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Hunter has reportedly narrowed his choices to Texas, Detroit and Atlanta. Hunter is a 37-year old rightfielder at this point in his career. He batted .313 with 16 homeruns and 92 RBIs for the Los Angeles Angels in 2012.
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Vikings Peterson Has Charges Dropped
Viking running back Adrian Peterson had misdemeanor resisting arrest charges dropped Tuesday stemming from an incident at the Houston Night Club on July 7. Peterson allegedly refused to leave the night club when originally asked and became combative with staff. Peterson was scheduled for a court appeared in Texas on Thursday.
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SCSU Football Season Wrap-up [AUDIO]
The St. Cloud State Football closed their season Saturday with a 39-37 road win at Minnesota State-Moorhead. The Huskies finished the season with a 7-4 record. Junior quarterback Phil Klaphake is a Harlon Hill finalist for College Football's top award after putting up some great numbers in 2012. Klaphake threw for 2,760 yards and 28 touchdowns and ran for 807 yards and 9 touchdowns.
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Timberwolves Lose Budinger With Meniscus Tear
Timberwolves guard/forward Chase Budinger is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Budinger suffered the injury at Chicago Saturday night. Budinger scored the game-winning layup on a brilliant feed from Andrei Kirilenko Friday night. Budinger is averaging 11.8 points and 3.5 rebounds a game this season.
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Vikings Top Lions 34-24 to Complete Season Sweep
The Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 34-24 at home Sunday to sweep the season series against Detroit and improve to 6-4 while dropping Detroit to 4-5. Minnesota led 13-3 at halftime and held on in the 2nd half. Adrian Peterson ran for 171 yards on 27 carries and 1 touchdown plus he scored on a 2-point conversion. Kyle Rudolph was th top receiver for Minnesota with 7 catches for 64 yards and 1 touchdown for Minnesota.
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SCSU’s Klaphake on Harlon Hill Finalist List
St. Cloud State junior quarterback Phil Klaphake has been named one of 24 finalists for the top player in Division II college football, the Harlon Hill Trophy. Klaphake threw for 2,519 yards and 26 touchdowns and has run for 460 yards and 7 touchdowns for the Huskies in 2012. He ranks in the top three in the NSIC in passing average per game, total offense and pass efficiency.