FOOTBALL
Childress testifies
After more than a year and a half of legal maneuvering in their closely watched labor fight with the NFL, Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams may finally learn in May if they must serve a four-game suspension for taking a banned substance.March 13, 2010
Tomlinson leaves Minnesota without deal
The Minnesota Vikings wined and dined LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night, then spent much of Thursday meeting with the star running back in hopes of pairing him with Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.March 12, 2010
Attorney: Cops were with Roethlisberger at club
Two off-duty Pennsylvania law enforcement officers were with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger at the Georgia nightclub where a woman accused him of sexual assault, and the two men didn’t see anything inappropriate, an attorney for one of them said Wednesday.March 11, 2010
Vikings sign kickoff specialist, keep Sapp
The Minnesota Vikings have signed kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd. The Vikings announced the deal Tuesday.March 10, 2010
NFL roundup: Williamses vs. NFL goes to trial today
More than a year after two Minnesota Vikings sued the NFL over its anti-doping procedures, the closely watched case heads to trial Monday with sports leagues worried the outcome will hurt their ability to enforce drug policies across the country.
March 08, 2010
Chicago Bears busy on first day of free agency
The Chicago Bears were big spenders as NFL teams entered the free agency period unconstrained by a salary cap, signing top prize Julius Peppers.
March 06, 2010
NFL loses federal court bid
The NFL has lost a last-minute bid to have a federal court hear a lawsuit by two Minnesota Vikings facing suspension for using a banned substance.March 05, 2010
Favre undecided about playing again
Brett Favre said Thursday he still hasn’t decided whether he’ll play again next season — and doesn’t expect to make an announcement anytime soon. Appearing on NBC’s “The Tonight Show” on Thursday night, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback politely demurred when host Jay Leno asked for his thoughts on returning for 2010.March 05, 2010
Jets to release RB Jones this week
The New York Jets will release running back Thomas Jones this week, allowing the leader of the NFL’s top-ranked rushing offense to become a free agent. General manager Mike Tannenbaum said Monday that the team told Jones it will cut ties with him when the league’s free agency period begins Friday.March 02, 2010
Childress: Vikings willing to wait on Favre 
Minnesota coach Brad Childress knows one way to get a definitive answer from Brett Favre.
Wait.
“I’m not going to put him in any box,” Childress said Friday at the NFL’s annual scouting combine. “Four weeks and change, he’s still healing up from that game (the NFC championship). He’s kind of earned that latitude.”
February 27, 2010
Vikings beef up lobbying crew
The Minnesota Vikings have some new muscle at the state Capitol.
Seven lobbyists, including some with deep connections, have registered this month to work on the team’s behalf. In all, the football franchise now has 10 registered lobbyists.
February 25, 2010
NFL roundup: Another star RB cut loose
Brian Westbrook could break open a game from almost anywhere on the field.
Lined up in the slot, he could run a slant, beat a linebacker and take off with no one able to catch No. 36. His defining moment with the Philadelphia Eagles came on an 84-yard punt return that stunned the New York Giants in 2003.
February 24, 2010
Vikings send 60 to NFL combine
The Minnesota Vikings are on their way to the NFL scouting combine.
About 60 people from the organization will go to the annual gathering in Indianapolis, where teams inspect college prospects in preparation for the draft in April.
February 24, 2010
LT, Chargers part ways
The slashing, dazzling runs came less frequently. The yards didn’t pile up as easily as in previous seasons.
LaDainian Tomlinson was slowing down because of injuries and age, becoming less and less the face of the franchise as his role was reduced in a pass-happy offense.
On Monday, he was released by the San Diego Chargers, a franchise he helped revive with a brilliant nine-year run in which he became one of the NFL’s greatest running backs.
February 23, 2010
Williams Wall finally to get trial
The closely watched labor fight between the NFL and two members of the Minnesota Vikings who challenged their drug-related suspensions will go to trial next month.
A Minnesota judge ruled Thursday that a lawsuit over the NFL’s suspensions of Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams will go to trial March 8 to settle some employment issues, including whether the NFL, the Vikings — or both — are the players’ employer for purposes of drug testing.
February 19, 2010
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OUR VOICES Favre loves Purple fans
You know he's coming back, but in the meantime 4 has some kind words for us all. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brett Favre is thanking his fans, though he’s mum on whether he will return to the Minnesota Vikings next season. In a message posted on his Web site on Thursday, Favre says that while
Posted by: DS on Feb 12, 2010 at 8:54 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES A lot of people watched the Super Bowl - duh
Super Bowl XLIV, which should have featured a win by the Minnesota Vikings, was the most watched event in TV history by a significant amount. Here's a link with the breakdown and other tidbits from the Saints' 31-17 win over the Colts: sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/extramustard/hotclicks/02/08/sup
Posted by: DS on Feb 8, 2010 at 5:27 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Super Bowl XLIV: Here's who we got
Every other tool on this hemisphere has made a Super Bowl pick, thus, so shall we. Dave Selvig: Obviously, the Vikings should be in this game and they would have defeated the Colts. Their pass rush would have been too much for Indy's average offensive line (ala the New York Jets) and with Dwig
Posted by: Dave Selvig on Feb 5, 2010 at 5:15 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Seantreal, Seantrel
My allegiance to the U of M is known by most who know me and I take a lot of grief for that. Why do the Gophers struggle as they do, particularly in football? Well for one, their top in-state kids are about as loyal as Judas Iscariot www.maxpreps.com/news/54EISwqmEd-UswAcxJTdpg/uncommitted--where-w
Posted by: DS on Jan 27, 2010 at 8:59 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES That one's going to leave a mark
None of that tired who dat? crap here. The Vikings lost. If you're reading this you certainly know that. We're all suffering a little right now, so for a pick-me-up click this linksportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/swimsuit/model/brooklyn_decker/index.htm It can't take all the pain away, but it's bet
Posted by: DS on Jan 24, 2010 at 10:08 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Slow weekend
With the weather wiping out all Jamestown High School and Jamestown College sporting events, it's a slow weekend sports wise. Like everyone else, we're counting the minutes until the Vikings/Saints tilt at 5:40 p.m., Sunday on FOX. Every talking head - most of them senseless and full of entirely u
Posted by: DS on Jan 23, 2010 at 7:02 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Vikings open up a can
In case you need more Purple, here is this sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap and this www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/81940387.html If you need a January baseball fix, the Twins Caravan will be in Valley City on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Hi-Liner Activity Center. The Sun will have coverage in W
Posted by: DS on Jan 17, 2010 at 10:38 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Tuesday afternoon
We got Sav off to Valley City for the Barnes County Tournament and Dave squared working feverishly on features and previews. Couple of notes: 1. Fargo South football coach is leaving the Bruins to take the head job at Moorhead High. As MSU-Moorhead alum, I've been hooting and hollering for years f
Posted by: Dave Selvig on Jan 12, 2010 at 4:50 PM | Jamestown Sports
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