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Chris Miller is responsible for overseeing coverage of the Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, Lynx, auto racing, road racing and golf.
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Bears defense: Aging but plenty dangerous

The Windy City's defensive unit has sputtered a bit lately but remains loaded.

Updated: December 08, 2012, - 11:39 AM

Ponder sees 'obvious' mistakes, vows to correct them

Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder, coming off a 23-14 loss to Green Bay where he fell under heavy criticism, admitted Wednesday that his poor performance was a "wake-up call."

Updated: December 06, 2012, - 02:37 AM

Ward, veteran of two Vikings Super Bowls, dies

John Henry Ward, who was the Vikings' first-round selection (25th overall) in the 1970 NFL draft, died of cancer Tuesday.

Updated: December 05, 2012, - 12:30 AM

It's still too early to tell if Harvin will be available vs. Bears

The Vikings' shattered passing offense could use the return of Percy Harvin, who was leading the NFL in receptions when he badly sprained his left ankle Nov. 4 in Seattle.

Updated: December 03, 2012, - 09:38 PM

Harvin misses practice again, lowers chances of playing

Percy Harvin still hopes to play against Chicago on Sunday. But after again missing practice Thursday, the odds of the Vikings receiver giving it a go appear to be growing slimmer.

Updated: November 22, 2012, - 10:10 PM

Harvin's ankle better, but he misses practice

Percy Harvin wanted to practice Wednesday as the Vikings prepared for their Sunday game in Chicago but was held out as he tries to recover from a severely sprained left ankle.

Updated: November 21, 2012, - 08:54 PM

Ponder insists knee, self-esteem both fine

Christian Ponder doesn't agree with the people who say his recent accuracy issues stem from a knee injury.

Updated: November 08, 2012, - 07:38 AM

Practice will be big factor in Peterson decision

The Vikings insist they will not decide whether Adrian Peterson will play in the season opener against Jacksonville until Sunday morning.

Updated: September 06, 2012, - 11:38 AM

Jefferson savors new opportunity with Vikings

A.J. Jefferson, a third-year cornerback picked up by the Vikings on Friday from Arizona for a conditional 2013 draft pick, started seven games for the Cardinals last season before "it got a little rough for me," but said he was looking forward to a new beginning. was one of the last men off the field at Vikings practice Monday.

Updated: September 03, 2012, - 08:52 PM