Tag: Minnesota

Wiggins, Smart named Rookies of the Month

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New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Guards Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics were named Wednesday as the Rookies of the Month for February. Wiggins, the No. 1 overall draft pick, won the Western […]

Bills to acquire Cassel from Vikings

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Orchard Park, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The Buffalo Bills announced Wednesday that they have a deal in place to acquire quarterback Matt Cassel from the Minnesota Vikings. However, there appears to be confusion on the exact terms of the trade. The […]

Vikings release OL Johnson

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Eden Prairie, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Vikings have released offensive lineman Charlie Johnson. The Oklahoma State product started 61 games for the Vikings over the past four seasons. Johnson joined the Vikings after five seasons with Indianapolis. He started […]

Extra Points: NFL got what it wanted in Peterson case

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(SportsNetwork.com) – David Doty continued to be a thorn in the NFL’s side Thursday, vacating an arbitration ruling that went against suspended Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. From a legal standpoint it was a devastating rebuke of the league’s […]

Adrian Peterson appeal ruling overturned by judge

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Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – A federal judge on Thursday overturned an appeal ruling made against suspended Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, potentially opening the door for him to be reinstated earlier than expected. The NFL, following another public rebuke […]

Shabazz likely done following finger surgery

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Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that guard Shabazz Muhammad is expected to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing finger surgery. The procedure was needed to repair a ruptured ligament in the middle finger of […]

Extra Points: Vikings and Peterson headed for divorce

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(SportsNetwork.com) – Employee loyalty generally begins with a company’s allegiance. A worker, whether he makes minimum wage or the $14 million Adrian Peterson raked in last season to keep his stained brand away from the Minnesota Vikings, wants to believe […]

Garnett heading back to Twin Cities

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(SportsNetwork.com) – Kevin Garnett is apparently on his way back to the Twin Cities. According to Yahoo! Sports and NBA.com, Garnett agreed to waive his no-trade clause with Brooklyn and will be dealt to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for […]

Steelers, Vikings to play in 2015 Hall of Fame Game

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Canton, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings will kick off the 2015 NFL preseason by meeting in the Hall of Fame Game. The game will be played in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 9, one day after the […]

Hawks ship Payne to Timberwolves

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Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Hawks traded 2014 first-round selection Adreian Payne to the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday in exchange for a future first-round draft choice. According to Yahoo! Sports, the pick is expected to be for the 2017 draft. […]