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A new franchise value listing from Sportico shows where Minnesota teams rank.
AuthoredMichael Rand
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RandBall: Here’s where the Vikings’ recent draft decisions have hurt them the most
The Seahawks are making the Vikings look bad after their draft success powered their win in Super Bowl 60.AuthoredMichael Rand
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Raiders officially hire Klint Kubiak head coach after his Super Bowl win with Seahawks
The Las Vegas Raiders made it official Monday by announcing Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak will be their next head coach.
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Five extra points: Coaching tree for Mike Zimmer, MVP for RB, QB parting shots from Super Bowl LX
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold played third fiddle to a great defense and outstanding running back Kenneth Walker III in Seattle’s win over New England. 
AuthoredMark Craig
AuthoredMark CraigFebruary 10, 2026
RandBall: Sam Darnold was an apt Super Bowl-winning QB for this season
In a nondescript NFL season devoid of offensive greatness, a tale of redemption and steadiness was the one that stood out.AuthoredMichael Rand
AuthoredMichael RandFebruary 9, 2026
Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13
The ''Dark Side'' defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy.
February 9, 2026
Patriots' Maye had pain-relieving injection in shoulder before 3 turnovers in Super Bowl loss
Drake Maye was a dependable and steadying force for the New England Patriots this season. The second-year quarterback never got the chance to be that when his team needed him most in the Super Bowl.
February 9, 2026
Sam Darnold wins Super Bowl championship right where he revived his career with San Francisco
Never before had Sam Darnold and his dad cried together.
February 9, 2026
Kenneth Walker III becomes 1st running back to win Super Bowl MVP in 28 years
Kenneth Walker III is running into free agency with a Super Bowl MVP.
February 9, 2026
With a huge cast including Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny triumphs at the Super Bowl
His ambitious halftime show oozed Puerto Rican pride.
AuthoredJon Bream
AuthoredJon BreamFebruary 9, 2026
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba returns to Super Bowl after concussion evaluation
Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba returned in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 60 after being taken to the locker room in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion.
February 9, 2026
Analysis: Super Bowl GMs show just how off-target Vikings were in hiring Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
Seahawks GM John Schneider and Patriots front office head Eliot Wolf are 24/7 gridiron grinders and football lifers. AuthoredMark Craig
AuthoredMark CraigFebruary 8, 2026
