Winfield Re-Injured His Right Foot
Sean Jensen (Sun-Times) reports Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Antoine Winfield re-injured his right foot and will not participate in next week’s Pro Bowl game, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Jensen was not specific on Winfield’s injury and also said the time Winfield would be out was uncertain. If Winfield re-fractured his foot, [...]
Griffin To Have An MRI Soon
Sean Jensen (Sun-Times) reports Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Cedric Griffin is expected to get an MRI soon, and may have a torn ligament in the ACL and possibly his MCL, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Griffin suffered the injury on the opening overtime kickoff return by New Orleans Saints’ Pierre Thomas. Cornerback [...]
Favre ‘Highly Unlikely’ To Play Again
Adam Schefter (ESPN.com) via Twitter reports Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback Brett Favre told her colleague Ed Werder that it was “highly unlikely” he’d play again. Werder has a close media relationship with Favre, but “highly unlikely” is not a certainty, especially coming from Favre’s mouth. Favre already said during his press conference that he should make [...]
Teammates Convinced Favre Will Retire; Jackson To Replace?
Jay Glazer (Fox Sports) reports “every player” in the Minnesota Vikings’ locker room believes quarterback Brett Favre will retire this offseason. There you have it, the first post-season retire/unretire talk for Favre. We also heard that Favre cried for about five minutes at his locker after the game. Favre denied an interview request from Fox [...]
Harvin Heading To New Orleans, Looks Fine
Minnesota Vikings’ receiver Percy Harvin was on the Vikings’ charter flight headed to New Orleans on Saturday, according to multiple sources close to the organization. Harvin was seen smiling and talking to several teammates. Sources say he is fine and has no effects of a migraine. The Pro Bowl kick returner stayed home most of [...]
Twins To Sign Thome Soon?
Joe Christensen (Star Tribune) reports the Minnesota Twins are expected to sign free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Jim Thome, according to a Chicago radio station. Christensen received an e-mail from the Chicago radio station early on Friday and made calls to check up on the tip. Expecting to get the rumor shot down, he found out [...]
Love Says He’s Ready To Return Friday
Update: Love indeed played Friday but did not start. (01/22/10) Jerry Zgoda (Star Tribune) reports Minnesota Timberwolves’ power forward Kevin Love said that he was “100 percent” to play Friday, although coach Kurt Rambis is calling him a game-time decision. Love is practicing for the first time since going down with an upper respiratory infection [...]
Williams ‘Very Likely’ To Play Sunday
Jason La Canfora (NFL.com) via Twitter reports Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams is very likely to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints despite a bruised bone on the knee. “Vikings DT Kevin Williams very likely to play Sunday,” La Confora said via Twitter. “Has a bone bruise on his knee but expected to [...]
Migraine Strikes Again; Harvin Misses Practice Thursday
Minnesota Vikings’ coach Brad Childress said receiver Percy Harvin missed practice Thursday because of headaches, likely another case of migraines. “I think it’s just a matter of trying to slow the onsets. For a while he had them pretty often, and this is the first time one has raised up.” Childress said. “We expect him [...]
Twins Negotiating 10-year Contract With Mauer?
When Minnesota Twins’ GM Bill Smith said he’s confident the Twins would be able to sign catcher Joe Mauer to a long-term deal, I wasn’t expecting a 10-year deal. Mark Rosen (WCCO) said on KFAN radio the Twins and Mauer are currently negotiating a 10-year contract. This update came from Twins’ blogger John Bonnes (aka [...]
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