McCarthy heads into home debut for Vikings in prime-time matchup against Penix, Falcons
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy finished his first game for the Minnesota Vikings with a flourish, refusing to…
College football: What to watch in the Big Ten
Things to watch this week in the Big Ten: Game of the week Wisconsin (2-0) at No. 19…
Ben Johnson loses 1st game with Chicago as Bears blow fourth-quarter lead against Vikings
CHICAGO (AP) — The opening drive was a great start for Ben Johnson. The finish was more of…
NFL draft retention rates reveal the best and worst teams at keeping picks
Building a team through the draft is a consistent mantra from almost every NFL team because getting cost-controlled…
New York Jets’ Justin Fields accepts challenge of trying to become the NFL’s next late-blooming QB
Justin Fields would seem to have the numbers — and odds — stacked against him. The New York…
Sex toy thrown onto field during Titans’ preseason finale
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NFL joined the WNBA in having a sex toy thrown onto the field…
Jets bolster D-line by acquiring Harrison Phillips from Vikings and Jowon Briggs from Browns
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have agreed to terms on a trade for veteran…
NFL stars face prove-it season: Fields, Lawrence, Cook, McCaffrey among those in the spotlight
The pressure is on several big-name NFL players as they enter a season that will go a long…
Ohio State and Pittsburgh shine on AP All-Time All-America team
Ohio State and Pittsburgh each placed three players on The Associated Press All-Time All-America team announced Thursday as…
J.J. McCarthy shines in brief return for Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy’s return was short and solid for the Minnesota Vikings. The quarterback, who missed…
Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Detroit Lions became division champions for the first time in 30 years late last…
Harrison Smith’s weekly coffee with the coach is part of a special season for Vikings veteran safety
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — When Kevin O’Connell saw an opportunity earlier this season to needle Harrison Smith, little…