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Favre's on fire, Vikes receivers have a hand in it

Brett Favre has been fueling Minnesota's passing game with remarkable efficiency, a rhythm reflected by the 40-year-old's career-high completion percentage of 88 posted over the weekend. Complete Story...

Favre nearly perfect in Vikings' 35-9 romp

Brett Favre is doing things with the Minnesota Vikings that even one of the most decorated quarterbacks in league history has never done before.

Childress signs extension with Vikings

The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while.

Vikings angered by Metrodome's lease offer

One day after being told by the Minnesota Vikings that extending the lease at the Metrodome was not an option, the team's landlord made the offer anyway and infuriated the only major tenant left in the stadium.

Big plays help Vikings overcome carelessness

The Minnesota Vikings committed 13 penalties and turned the ball over three times in the red zone against Detroit on Sunday.

Favre to Rice helps Vikings get past Lions 27-10

Brett Favre and another year of experience have turned Sidney Rice into Minnesota's newest star receiver.

Winfield says he's out for Detroit game

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield says his injured right foot still isn't quite ready and he will not play against Detroit on Sunday.

Favre says he thinks his groin injury will be fine

The latest injury Brett Favre must fight to maintain his record durability streak is a pulled groin muscle. Back from his bye week, Favre said he believes he'll be fine.

Favre's return to Green Bay draws big TV audience

Brett Favre's return to Green Bay was must-see viewing for NFL fans.

Favre shakes off boos, Vikings beat Packers 38-26

Brett Favre jogged out of the tunnel in a purple helmet. He might as well have been wearing a black hat.

Favre’s Green Bay return a win — for Vikings

GREEN BAY, Wisc. - Brett Favre's return to Lambeau Field was resounding success. For the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings WR Berrian active despite hamstring

Wide receiver Bernard Berrian is active for the Minnesota Vikings despite a nagging hamstring injury, giving Brett Favre one of his top targets against his former team.

Pompei: How long can Favre, 40, hold up this season?

As Brett Favre heads to Green Bay, the Vikings quarterback is looking spry, chipper and nowhere near his 40 years. He is playing wonderfully, with six victories under his belt, a 102.2 passer rating and the eighth most passing yards in the NFL.

Ex-Viking Orlando Thomas still fighting ALS

Former Minnesota Vikings strong safety Orlando Thomas is continuing his fight with Lou Gehrig's Disease and has not died, as had been reported, his agent said Wednesday.

STORY REMOVED: FBN--Obit-Vikings-Thomas

The Associated Press has withdrawn its story about former Minnesota Vikings strong safety Orlando Thomas dying of Lou Gehrig's Disease. The team — the source of the incorrect information — and Thomas' agent now say Thomas has not died. A corrected story will follow.

Favre says he doesn't think he'll be that nervous

Before Brett Favre's first preseason game with Minnesota, a meaningless performance featuring all of six snaps, he was nervous and nauseous.

Injured CB Antoine Winfield's subs impress Vikings

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield is doing everything he can to get his injured right foot ready to go for an important divisional game at Green Bay on Sunday.

Steelers' 2 defensive TDs beat Vikings 27-17

Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings were anything but perfect.

Curran: Fab Favre, Zorn’s future big Week 7 stories

You can see the halfway point from here. The fast-moving 2009 season is getting down to the weeks where you can start looking at the standings.

Vikes' Winfield out, Peterson and Harvin hurt too

Antoine Winfield proved his worth to the Minnesota Vikings last season with his first career Pro Bowl selection, a performance that earned him a fat new contract during the summer.

Favre, Vikings outlast Flacco's Ravens

In Favre they trust.

Harvin questionable for Ravens

Minnesota Vikings rookie receiver and return man Percy Harvin is listed as questionable for the game Sunday against Baltimore with an injured left shoulder.

Favre leads Vikings to 38-10 win over Rams

A 40-year-old in pink cleats was good enough to beat the St. Louis Rams.

Vikings' Griffin says he's sorry for DWI charge

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin is apologetic about a drunken driving charge.

Vikings line keeping rejuvenated Favre upright

Brett Favre dropped back to pass in the third quarter of a tight game against his old team from Green Bay. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback pumped to his right. Nobody open. Then he looked left. Still covered. Then he pumped to his right again. The ball remained in his right hand.

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Vikings' star on Hutch: 'It's still funny to me how you let this guy go'
Source: blog.seattlepi.com

The funny part is that the Vikings haven't won a single playoff game since pulling the single most classless stunt in sports franchise history. AP is so overrated, almost as good as Shawn Alexander's daughter.

Poll. Lions v Vikings. Should I watch?

I have been a Detroit Lions fan all 53 years of my life and it's safe to say that they suck big time.

Why can't Green Bay get over Brett Favre?
Source: Christian Science Monitor

The return of Brett Favre to Green Bay Sunday as a member of the archrival Minnesota Vikings has prompted mayoral attention and a mock funeral. Then again, in Green Bay, football is family.

Favre breaks fan's hearts
Source: Marshfield News Herald

Brett Favre's betrayal has left packer fans in Wisconsin torn, bitter, and even heart-broken. So much so my local paper ran an article about it.

Archaeologists may have unearthed beer hall of ancient Viking kings in Denmark
Source: story.europesun.com

Archaeologists have unearthed a large mud building in Denmark, which may have been a cult place or beer hall of the ancient Viking kings.

The NFL vs. states rights

The NFL is appealing a court ruling in Minnesota that says Minnesotas drug testing regulation take precedence over the NFLs. The NFL argues that, since the negotiated the contract with the players union, the NFL rules supersedes any existing state regulations.

Getting the most out of treasure
Source: BBC News

Porcupine quills and cactus spines are among the tools used to prepare a £1m hoard of Viking treasure to go on public show in York on 17 September.

The old woman of Hvalsey
Source: we.thinkaboutit.eu

Here is a story about climate change - although not about global warming. And if it's not a story about Danes and Copenhagen, then it's still a story about Scandinavians. It's a story that I first heard about long ago, in a bout of childish illness, on the radio.

'Stunning' Viking find bought for the nation
Source: Guardian Unlimited

A thousand-year-old chalice full of silver coins and jewellery and described as the most important Viking find for 170 years has been bought for the nation.

A complete guide to Favre's 21st century disasters
Source: coldhardfootballfacts.com

The reality: The Packers have a shot to reach the conference championship game for first time since the 1997 season if they beat Rams in the divisional round. The Favre apologist fantasy: The 12-4 Packers were no match for the 14-2 Rams The Cold, Hard Football Facts: The  …

Brett Favre signs with Minnesota Vikings
Source: ESPN.com

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Brett Favre is coming back for more. The 39-year-old quarterback turned his back on retirement for the second time in as many years, agreeing Tuesday to play for the Minnesota Vikings.

To play or not to play - the Favre mystery

So I have heard now that Favre will sign with Minnesota. Will he play? Do we care if he does? He has bounced in and out of retirement so much, I'm getting dizzy. He originally retired as a cheese-head legend.

Sutton Hoo, Suffolk: On the trail of the Anglo-Saxons
Source: Telegraph

Seventy years ago, the owner of a Suffolk estate invited guests to celebrate the unearthing of a 'Viking' ship on her land. Little did she know it would turn out to be one of the most important Anglo-Saxon finds of the century.

Columbus Wasn't First -- Expert Confirms Authenticity Of Vinland Map
Source: redorbit.com

A Danish expert said on Friday that a 15th century Vinland Map, the first known map depicting part of America prior to Christopher Columbus' arrival on the continent, is almost certainly authentic.

Percy Harvin on Dynasty Rogue Radio!
Source: dynastyrogues.com

Join Dynasty Rogues' Bob Heck as he talks with the newest addition to the Vikings offense, Percy Harvin! They discuss some of what Harvin did in OTAs and some of the places he's lined up in offensive sets.

Steve Mariucci: 'I don't buy' that Vikings put a deadline on Brett Favre - The Huddle - USATODAY.com
Source: USA Today

Steve Mariucci, the former quarterback tutor to Brett Favre, smiled on Tuesday when asked about the ESPN story that the Vikings had placed a deadline on Favre to declare his intent to join the team.

Brad Childress: 'Absolutely' no Vikings deadline for Brett Favre - The Huddle - USATODAY.com
Source: USA Today

Vikings head coach Brad Childress told a Minnesota radio station this morning that team has not imposed a deadline on Brett Favre is is still very interested in having the twice-retired quarterback join them.

Vikings visited Canadian Arctic, research suggests
Source: Canada.com

One of Canada's top Arctic archeologists says the remnants of a stone-and-sod wall unearthed on southern Baffin Island may be traces of a shelter built more than 700 years ago by Norse seafarers, a stunning find that would be just the second location in the New World with evidenc …

Vikings Rookie Brings It On Target!
Source: The Minneapolis Star Tribune

At a time when bad press flows in the form of talks with Favre, the Vikings finally have some good news in the form of a Rookie who shows both Heart and Grace as well as Strength of Character ... all off the football field! I already want to wear this guys Jersey!

The Viking Legacy on English
Source: Science Daily

They're a firm part of our language and even speak to us of our national culture — but some words aren't quite as English as we think.

Gimme that old Norse religion

Strap on your broadsword and charge into Ginnungagap, a site that just may bring out your inner Viking.

The Vikings: it wasn't all raping and pillaging
Source: Independent.co.uk

For centuries, they have been stereotyped as marauding barbarians arriving in their helmeted hordes to pillage their way across Britain.

Way of the Vikings (and Their Martial Art called "Glíma")

I have not been posting as of late, I am researching and writing something a bit bigger than an article for Newsvine. I do not want to forget my limited responsibility to my friends here, and I came across this on one of my Vikings sites and wanted to share it with you all.

Eller Says Cops Violated His Civil Rights
Source: AOL

MINNEPOLIS (Jan. 5) - Vikings great Carl Eller sued the Minneapolis Police Department on Monday, alleging officers violated his civil rights, used excessive force and concealed videotape evidence when they subdued him during an arrest last April...

Poll: Who's Your Pick for Superbowl XLIII?

For many Americans, Christmas and New Years are just the beginning of the holiday season, a mere prelude to the real event: Superbowl Sunday. Who do you think (or hope) will win?

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