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Get used to stadium stories from LA

Interest supposedly is rising rapidly in Los Angeles as a new stadium and a relocated team (did someone say Vikings?) moves closer to being a reality. More…

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Thinking Favre, MVP and other Week 11 random thoughts

Vikings' QB is best graybeard ever, and he might be the MVP. I'd still put Peyton Manning No. 1, but Favre is closing in. More…

Knock on wood, Vikings fans

We're going to mention injuries. How fortunate the Vikings have been, and how incredibly unfortunate the Seahawks have been since winning four NFC West titles from 2003-07. More…

Dungy to lead NFL's new Player Advisory Forum

Former Colts coach is a great selection as someone who can work with the league office and its players. More…

Childress will get contract extension, but what's the hurry?

It's not like the Bills or some other team can swoop in and sign him before the season ends. So why not just take care of this DURING THE OFFSEASON? More…

Childress, Mora aren't big fans of NFL refs

While Childress was complaining after a win at the Metrodome, Seahawks coach was even more upset after a loss in Arizona. More…

One more word on Belichick's decision

So a computer says the percentages support Belichick's decision to go for it on fourth-and-2? Well, if you're looking for stats, we used a pencil to add up these numbers ... More…

Goodell fines Adams $250,000

Titans owner pays hefty price for flipping the bird to Bills fans. He issues apology afterward. More…

Vikings stay No. 3 in power rankings

It wasn't pretty, but the Vikings deserve to stay where they are after finally tossing aside the Lions. Some other random Week 10 thoughts. More…

Bill, Bill, Bill. What were you thinking?

The highlight of an exciting Week 10 was the lowlight of Bill Belichick's decade. Update: Go to the bottom and check out the video of Bud Adams flipping the bird to Bills fans in Tennessee. More…

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