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After some heavy talk about the waiving of Blair Walsh and comparisons between the 2003 and 2016 Vikings, we had a little fun on this week's Access Vikings podcast talking to rookie linebacker Kentrell Brothers about why he hates being tickled. Get it on iTunes, startribune.com.

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The Warriors and Raptors have been two of the NBA's best teams so far this season. That's a good enough reason to watch them when they face each other at 7 p.m. on ESPN.

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"No surprise in the Walsh move. Not sure if it will have a huge impact on the team but at least the fans will think that the management has a plan B and that is all that is important."

"skeptik" commenting on startribune.com.

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"Prediction:@BlairWalsh3 will catch on with another team and kick a FG that ends the #Vikings playoff hopes in the 2017 season."

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