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Murray Named Vikings Starter; McCarthy Bench

The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy is a central focus of training camp and the upcoming preseason, with Kyler Murray widely viewed as the early leading candidate and coach Kevin O’Connell highlighting his mental grasp of the offense as the team weighs changes to the scheme. As Minnesota prepares for the Aug. 15 preseason against the Giants, insiders anticipate the competition to be resolved through live-action and multiple checkpoints before a decision is announced later in the summer.

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Jul 27, 2026

NFL Rookies Report Training Camps Open

NFL teams are kicking off training camps as rookies report, with position battles and high-profile draft classes shaping expectations for the 2026 season. Highlights include Raiders' top pick Fernando Mendoza signing and competing for a larger role behind Kirk Cousins, Bengals' seven 2026 draft picks aiming to contribute for a potential run at the Super Bowl, Vikings, Lions, and Buccaneers also spotlighting their rookies and development as camps open.

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ReportingJul 1, 2026

NFL Team Issues Statement Following Backlash Over Cheerleader Decision

Oh, the Minnesota Vikings really went for it this time. Because what better way to fire up your fan base for the upcoming NFL season than by swapping gridiron grit for jazz hands? Cue the social media explosion. It…

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ReportingJan 21, 2026

Trump Calls Greenland Iceland in World Economic Forum Speech

Greenland and Iceland have many similarities — both North Atlantic Nordic islands with Viking history. But that does not mean their names can be used interchangeably. But that is just what President Donald Trump did in…

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OpinionFeb 22, 2024

Google AI Produces Diverse Depictions of Founding Fathers, Popes, and Vikings

Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, has an, um, interesting opinion of what an “accurate” depiction of some historical figures looks like. On Wednesday, strange screen shots surfaced from search results using Gemini to depict…

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ReportingNov 2, 2023

Christian QB Kirk Cousins Asks for ‘Continued Prayers’ After Posting Surgery Update

A prominent NFL star is asking his fellow Christians for their support. Kirk Cousins , who plays as a quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings , made the request for prayers following his surgery on Tuesday. “Surgery was a…

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ReportingJan 5, 2023

Vikings Defensive Tackle Steps Up to Help Damar Hamlin’s Family, Medical Staff

Former Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips has reached across the miles to do what he can for the family of Damar Hamlin, and the medical staff caring for him at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center…

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