News on NFC North Division

Bill looks Racetrack slots, maybe for stadium cash

2010-02-23T13:15:25Z

<div id="subtitle">Minnesota bill looks to racetrack slots to raise potential Vikings stadium cash</div><div><p>Supporters of a perennial proposal to put slots and video gambling in racetracks are promising something for everyone this year, from preschoolers to cutting-edge medical researchers, horse breeders and maybe the Minnesota Vikings.</p><p>The latest version of the racino legislation was...

Lions release defensive end Jared DeVries

2010-02-23T12:30:58Z

<div id="subtitle">Lions release DE Jared DeVries after he missed 2009 season with ruptured Achilles' tendon</div><div><p>The Detroit Lions have released defensive end Jared DeVries, who missed last season after surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon.</p><p>Team spokesman Bill Keenist confirm...

Jim McMahon is new owner of Chicago Slaughter

2010-02-22T08:11:37Z

&lt;div id="subtitle"&gt;Jim McMahon returns to football as owner of Chicago Slaughter arena team&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is back in the game, this time as owner of the Chicago Slaughter indoor football tea...

Vikings' suit over NFL suspensions goes to trial

2010-02-22T08:44:00Z

<div id="subtitle">Lawsuits from Minnesota Vikings over NFL suspensions will go to trial in March</div><div><p>The closely watched labor fight between the NFL and two members of the Minnesota Vikings who challenged their drug-related suspensions will go to trial next month.</p>&l...

Favre thanks fans on Web site

2010-02-22T09:49:14Z

<div id="subtitle">Favre thanks Vikings fans for past year but gives no hints about future on Web site</div><div><p>Brett Favre is thanking his fans, though he's mum on whether he will return to the Minnesota Vikings next season.</p><p>In a message posted on his Web site on Thursday, Favre says ...

Minn. lawmaker: Sell Metrodome to Vikings for $1

2010-02-22T09:52:25Z

<div id="subtitle">Minn. GOP lawmaker wants to sell Metrodome to Vikings for $1</div><div><p>State Rep. Paul Kohls wants to practically give the Metrodome to the Vi...

Vikings fans use billboard persuasion for Favre

2010-02-22T10:17:15Z

<div id="subtitle">Signs of appreciation: Vikings fans hope Favre comes back, with billboard to prove it</div><div><p>Last summer, coaches and players lobbied Brett Favre to join the Minnesota Vikings through text messages, phone calls and in-person visits.</p><p>This year, the public has starte...

miami celebs

2010-02-06T17:31:50Z

Minnesota Vikings football player Adrian Peterson greets fans outside Mansion nightclub Miami Beach, Florida - 05.02.10

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Bears make Marinelli defensive coordinator

2010-02-22T11:10:07Z

<div id="subtitle">Marinelli becomes defensive coordinator as Chicago rounds out coaching staff</div><div><p>Unable to find outside help, the Chicago Bears have promoted Rod Marinelli to defensive coordinator while rounding out their coaching staff.</p><p>Minnesota Vikings fan Nancy Manser, left, congratulates New Orleans Saints fans as they celebrate in the French Quarter after the Saints defeated the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC conference championship footba...

Vikings fans still dealing with defeat

2010-02-22T11:12:26Z

<div id="subtitle">Dealing with defeat: As Super Bowl arrives without them, Vikings fans try to make it through</div><div><p>In a snow-covered Minneapolis front yard last week hung a purple Vikings flag at half-staff, a woeful memory of what could have been.&...

Lombardi family has shot at another NFL title

2010-02-22T11:45:35Z

<div id="subtitle">Saints QBs coach Lombardi hopes to hold Super Bowl trophy that bears his surname</div><div><p>With the NFL championship game barely 72 hours away, coach Lombardi took a break from his team's preparations to revisit the notion t...

Bears hire DeBord as TE coach

2010-02-22T12:20:57Z

<div id="subtitle">DeBord hired as Bears tight ends coach</div><div><p>Mike DeBord has been hired as the Chicago Bears' tight ends coach after spending the past two years as an assistant with the Seattle Seahawks.</p><p>The Bears are still ...

The prospect of Super Bowl overtime a scary one

2010-02-22T12:29:49Z

<div id="subtitle">Making heads or tails of it all: What if the Super Bowl had to be decided in overtime?</div><div><p>Go ahead, try to make heads or tails of this scenario:</p><p>The Super Bowl is tied after four quarters. The captains from Indianapolis and Brett Favre mulls over whether he has another season left in him, a lot more hinges on the decision than just wins and losses for the Minnesota Vikings.</p><p>Favre not onl...

Bears hire Martz as offensive coordinator

2010-02-22T12:51:47Z

<div><p>CHICAGO (Reuters) - Strong-armed quarterback Jay Cutler will get to work with pass-happy Mike Martz, after the Chicago Bears announced they had hired the former

Ex-Lion Tommie Boyd facing additional sex charge

2010-02-22T14:02:45Z

<div id="subtitle">Ex-Detroit Lion Tommie Boyd faces another charge alleging sexual contact with teenage girl</div><div><p>Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Tommie Boyd faces another criminal sexual conduct charge after authorities say the high school track coach had sexual contact with a third teenage student.</p>&...

Jaguars fire D-line coach Monachino, hire Cullen

2010-02-22T14:07:16Z

<div id="subtitle">Jaguars fire D-line coach Ted Monachino, give former Lions assistant Joe Cullen 2nd chance</div><div><p>The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired defensive line coach Ted Monachino and replaced him with Joe Cullen.</p><p>...

Pro Bowl NFC Football

2010-01-27T13:00:58Z

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) hands the ball to Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) during NFC NFL football practice at the Pro Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, in

Vikings CB Griffin needs major knee surgery

2010-02-22T14:31:29Z

<div id="subtitle">Minnesota CB Cedric Griffin needs major surgery and 6 to 9 months to recover</div><div><p>Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin will have surgery to repair an injured left knee and might not be ready for the start of next season.</p><p>Griffin was hurt covering the...