Cris Carter Enters NFL Hall Of Fame

Cris Carter has finished off the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions Saturday night, the final member of the Class of 2013 to be enshrined. The emotional Carter, an Ohio native, needed six tries to make the hall, even though he retired as the No. 2 career receiver behind Jerry Rice. He choked back tears talking about his mentor Reggie White during his speech after being presented by his son, Duron. Carter referred to his problems with alcohol while playing three years for the Eagles before being released.

• Aug 3, 2013

Cook Has Yet To Get An INT, And Truly Step Into His Role

The one area where the Vikings are lacking so called veteran leadership is in the secondary. The departure of Antoine Winfield to Seattle took care of that, which creates an opportunity for Chris Cook to assume a new role after needing to grow up off the field more than on it.

• Aug 1, 2013

Clutch, Difficult Catches Helped Set Carter Apart

Cris Carter's entry into the exclusive club in Canton will be commemorated with a bronze head-and-shoulders bust, like all of the Pro Football Hall of Fame members before him. His hands might be a more appropriate body part to feature.

• Aug 1, 2013

Vikings Stadium Planners Confronting Site Issues

Minnesota Vikings stadium planners are identifying and starting to address environmental issues before construction begins. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority on Thursday published hundreds of pages of data and analysis.

• Aug 1, 2013

Going To A Vikings Game This Year? Learn The New Bag Rules

At training camp on Wednesday, the Vikings demonstrated the NFL's new bag policy. In an effort to ensure stadium safety, NFL teams are limiting the size and the type of bags that can be brought in. There are three types: a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag that does not exceed 12 inches by six inches by 12 inches. Screeners will then easily be able to see if fans are carrying prohibited items.

• Jul 31, 2013

Ponder Still Under Pressure, Beginning Season 3

The scrutiny Christian Ponder endured last season could pale next to what he'll encounter this year as Minnesota's quarterback.

• Jul 31, 2013

Vikings Seeking Strong Follow-Up Season For Smith

Harrison Smith's rookie season was marked by hard-hitting play, three interceptions and two defensive touchdowns. His intense style gave the secondary a big boost. It also yielded one ejection and a $21,000 fine. But Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said he never saw his young safety back down from the pressure of being a starter on a playoff team.

• Jul 29, 2013

Talking Training Camp With Vikings QB Christian Ponder

Minnesota Vikings training camp is underway in Mankato and a lot of eyes will be on quarterback Christian Ponder over the next several weeks. Ponder was behind center for a team that finished 10-6 last season and made the playoffs, but much of the credit went to running back Adrian Peterson, who had an incredible season coming off major knee surgery.

• Jul 29, 2013

Rosen's Sports Sunday Sit Down With Leslie Frazier

The summer is officially over, at least for players and team officials with the Minnesota Vikings. The team reported to Minnesota State University, Mankato, for training camp on Thursday and held its first practice on Friday.

• Jul 29, 2013

Desmond Bishop: 'I Never Thought I'd Look So Good In Purple'

The first week of training camp is an adjustment for everybody, leaving that offseason mindset behind and focusing entirely on football. For the new guys on the team, that adjustment is even bigger. But two days in to training camp, Packer linebacker Desmond Bishop feels like he's off to a good start. "It feels good. I never thought I'd look so good in purple," Bishop said. "I think I look pretty handsome."

• Jul 28, 2013

Vikings LB Bishop 'A Kid In A Candy Store' At Camp

Desmond Bishop's first practice with the Minnesota Vikings was also his first in almost a year. The recently signed linebacker missed last season with Green Bay because of a torn right hamstring, an injury he suffered in an exhibition game. The Packers cut him last month, and he joined the rival Vikings soon after.

• Jul 27, 2013

Beyond Bounds: Mankato Star Thielen's At Home At Vikings Training Camp

Everything on Friday was the usual for Adam Thielen. He donned purple football gear and went out to practice on the very field – the Minnesota State University, Mankato – where he'd spent the last five years solidifying himself as one of the best Maverick wideouts ever. The one difference on Friday was, this time he did it as a pro.

• Jul 26, 2013

Vikings WR Greg Childs Starts Camp On PUP List

The Minnesota Vikings have placed wide receiver Greg Childs on the physically unable to perform list to start training camp.

• Jul 26, 2013

Adrian Peterson: 'I'm All Natural. I Work Hard.'

Embracing the challenge has always been a part of Adrian Peterson's persona. Following his quick comeback from reconstructive knee surgery, surpassing the 2,000-yard mark and the league MVP award last season for the Minnesota Vikings, Peterson said Friday he'd eagerly accept another test: for human growth hormone. The NFL and the players union have been working on an agreement for HGH testing procedures.

• Jul 26, 2013

What Will The Vikings Stadium Bring To Downtown?

People are already talking about the economic impact of the new Vikings stadium, as a $400 million development is in the works to tie the east end of downtown in with the new stadium. The project will include two office towers big enough for 6,000 workers.

• Jul 25, 2013

Vikings Sign First Round Picks Floyd, Rhodes, Patterson

As players report to training camp on Thursday, the Minnesota Vikings have announced they've signed all three of their first-round draft picks. The Vikings started by signing their top draft choice, defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, Thursday morning.

• Jul 25, 2013

Vikings Report To Training Camp Thursday

Minnesota's football frenzy began Thursday as players and team officials with the Vikings reported to Mankato for training camp on Thursday. The team will hold its first practice of the 2013 training camp on Friday.

• Jul 25, 2013

Despite Major Progress, Vikings Must Prove More

The Minnesota Vikings have reached a crossroad, coming off a remarkable season during which they improved by seven victories, made the playoffs and watched Adrian Peterson transition from ACL rehab patient to MVP award winner.

• Jul 23, 2013

Vikings, Mankato Extend Training Camp Agreement 3 More Years

The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday they've reached an agreement with Minnesota State University, Mankato, to continue holding training camp on the school's campus for at least three more years.

• Jul 23, 2013

Ex-NFL QB Culpepper Loses Fla. Home In Foreclosure

Former NFL quarterback Daunte Culpepper has lost a South Florida home he owned to a bank in a foreclosure case. Broward County court records show the 9,867-square-foot home was surrendered in April to SunTrust Bank in lieu of foreclosure. The bank dropped its lawsuit against Culpepper earlier this month.

• Jul 17, 2013

Vikings Single-Game Tickets On Sale Now

It's mid-July, but it's already time to start thinking about the football season. If you're looking to go to a Minnesota Vikings game this year and don't have season tickets, single-game tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

• Jul 16, 2013

An Interview With Viking Chad Greenway

Chad Greenway came from the University of Iowa hoping to make an impact, but suffered a knee injury. He has since recovered, and eventually became a foundational part of the Vikings organization. He is now a leader and he wants to go out as a man who helped his boyhood team reach new heights. Greenway also has a deep passion for the giving back. Watch the video above to see Mike Max's interview with this charitable linebacker.

• Jul 7, 2013

Vikings Tight End Rudolph's Stock Is Rising

The Minnesota Vikings are in off-season mode or a few more weeks, so it's a good time to catch up with Kyle Rudolph, a tight end who's blossoming before our eyes. Rudolph's becoming a favorite target of Christian Ponder, and a player who looks like the future is bright. He's also coming in to training camp with the confidence of a veteran.

• Jul 6, 2013

Chris Kluwe To Lead TC Pride Parade

Minneapolis hosts one of the largest Pride weekends in the nation, and roughly a half million people from around the country are expected to celebrate in the Twin Cities this weekend. For the first time, this year's festival in Loring Park includes wedding vendors, and there's talk of holding weddings on site next year. The most popular event is the Pride parade down Hennepin Avenue. Former Vikings Punter Chris Kluwe is this year's grand marshal.

• Jun 29, 2013

Vikings' Allen Teams Up With PBR To Help Wounded Soldiers

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is teaming up with the Professional Bull Riders to further his Homes for Wounded Warriors project. Allen established the charity in 2009 to provide handicapped-accessible homes and remodels for wounded soldiers. Allen has also owned three bulls in the PBR tour since last year, and he will unite his two passions starting in August at a Built Ford Tough series event in Oklahoma.

• Jun 28, 2013

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