Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins and third baseman Trevor Plouffe have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. Terms were not disclosed, but the Pioneer Press and MLB.com both reported the deal to be worth $2.35 […]
Green Bay, WI (SportsNetwork.com) – Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy has been added to the Pro Bowl roster, replacing Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. Peterson is unable to participate due to injury. The 23-year-old Lacy set franchise […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – Mike Zimmer will be the next head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL.com. Zimmer had been the defensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals since 2008. He replaces Leslie Frazier, who was fired after the 2013 season. […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Last month’s game between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves in Mexico City that was forced to be postponed has been rescheduled for April 8 in Minneapolis, the NBA announced Monday. The teams were […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – Forget speak softly, and carry a big stick. In today’s world of activism, the loudest voice wins — minority or majority, right or wrong. Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe had an ax to grind with his old […]
Eden Prairie, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – Minnesota Vikings wide receiver/kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson has been selected to the Pro Bowl. Patterson earned a spot as a return specialist. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was voted to the Pro Bowl as […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson and New York Jets cornerback Dee Milliner were named the NFL Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Month for December on Thursday. Patterson, a first-round selection (No. 29 overall) […]
Eden Prairie, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Vikings have fired head coach Leslie Frazier. Minnesota reached the playoffs last year, but regressed in 2013 with a mark of 5-10-1. The Vikings were 21-32-1 in Frazier’s three-plus seasons at the helm. […]
Eden Prairie, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – Despite being listed as doubtful on Friday’s injury report for Sunday’s season finale against the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings downgraded Peterson to out in a Saturday update. With Toby Gerhart and Peterson both on […]
Eden Prairie, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Vikings placed second- year linebacker Audie Cole on injured reserve on Friday. Cole did not practice all week due to an ankle injury he sustained in Minnesota’s 42-14 loss at Cincinnati last Sunday. […]