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Keenum better than Ryan as Vikings win eighth straight

December 4, 2017 Rick Solem

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ATLANTA — The Vikings frustrated Matt Ryan, blanketed Julio Jones and kept the Atlanta Falcons out of the end zone. Minnesota’s eighth straight victory was all about defense. Case Keenum […]

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How fast is Packers’ Dean Lowry? He says not that fast. Could have fooled TB

December 4, 2017 Rick Solem

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dean Lowry estimates that he could run a 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds. Watching him rumble down the field on a 62-yard fumble return for a […]

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Aaron Rodgers returns to Green Bay Packers practice

December 3, 2017 Rick Solem

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers celebrated his 34th birthday by returning to Green Bay Packers practice. The two-time NFL MVP is on injured reserve and was designated to […]

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Surging Vikings avoiding any talk of NFC playoff picture

November 29, 2017 Rick Solem

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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have arrived at the final month of the season in control of a prime place in the playoffs, even putting themselves in […]

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Even Rodgers’ return may not be enough for Packers

November 29, 2017 Rick Solem

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The math is not in the Green Bay Packers’ favor when it comes to extending the team’s streak of eight consecutive playoff appearances. And a […]

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On 49-degree day, Colts open roof for 16th time in 9 years, and fans complain

November 27, 2017 Rick Solem

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It’s Nov. 26, and the temperature is 49 degrees at kickoff in Indianapolis. So of course, the Colt have thrown open both the window and the roof at Lucas Oil […]

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WATCH: Chain Match 2: Talib and Crabtree fight after chain snatch

November 27, 2017 Rick Solem

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Michael Crabtree apparently came into the game looking for a fight. Still upset after Denver cornerback Aqib Talib ripped a chain off his neck last season, Crabtree […]

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Antonio Brown catch, Boswell kick and Steelers win in 17-second final drive

November 27, 2017 Rick Solem

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PITTSBURGH — Chris Boswell kicked a career-long 53-yard field goal as time expired to give the Pittsburgh Steelers a 31-28 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. The […]

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Packers in similar spot a year after “run-the-table” streak

November 25, 2017 Rick Solem

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — A bright spot to the rough, five-game stretch that has dropped the Green Bay Packers to a .500 record is that many players in the locker […]

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Papa John’s apologizes for criticizing NFL anthem protests

November 15, 2017 Associated Press

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Papa John’s Pizza apologized Tuesday night for comments made by CEO John Schnatter blaming sluggish pizza sales on NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. The Louisville, Kentucky-based company is […]

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