Tom Brady learned Thursday he will start the season on the field after a judge lifted the league’s four-game suspension of the star quarterback for a scandal over deflated footballs, saying he was treated unfairly by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
‘Deflategate’ judge says Brady suspension in jeopardy
A federal judge made clear Wednesday that the NFL’s four game suspension of Tom Brady over “Deflategate” is in jeopardy as the star New England quarterback returned to practice.
Sports in :60 – March 4, 2015
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Sports in :60 – Dec. 2, 2014
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NFL suspends Peterson for at least rest of season
The league said it informed the Vikings running back that he will not be considered for reinstatement before April 15.
Athletes as role models: How well do we really know our heroes?
Recent situations in the NFL revolving around Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson have sports editor Tom Pitzen thinking about the image that some people have of their favorite athletes.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 18, 2014
This is Sports in :60 for Sept. 18, 2014.
Vikings bring back Peterson despite abuse charge
The Vikings reinstated Peterson on Monday, one day after he sat out a 30-7 home loss to the New England Patriots after he was charged with a felony in Texas for using a wooden switch to spank his son.
Ravens cut RB Ray Rice after release of video
Ray Rice was suspended indefinitely by the NFL after a video was released that appears to show the running back striking his then-fiancee in February.
Barr set high for other Vikings rookie Barr
The converted fullback from UCLA has the combination of size and speed to be a disruptive and productive player for the Vikings.
Super Bowl organizers on defensive over NFL asks
A published report detailing perks the NFL requests of cities bidding for the Super Bowl has organizers of the 2018 Minnesota game on the defensive.
St. Thomas football players receive NFL attention
Graduating football players Garrett Maloney and Willie Schneider received invitations to compete for a roster spot in the NFL on Monday.
The NFL season: we want football, not filler
Opinions Editor Alex Goering says the attempt to elongate the NFL to a year-long ordeal is a cheap alternative to actual football.
Vikings to add another $1.2M to stadium project
The funding was approved Friday by the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority. It brings the total cost of the project from $975 million to $976.2 million.
Minnesota Vikings fire coach Leslie Frazier
The Minnesota Vikings fired coach Leslie Frazier on Monday morning, one year after they made the playoffs and one day after they finished a 5-10-1 season.