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Vikings' Peterson sits out with illness, expected to face Bears

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Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson missed practice on Friday because of illness and is listed as questionable for the game Sunday against Chicago.
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Vikings' Herrera held out of practice with concussion

Vikings starting right guard Anthony Herrera has a concussion. Herrera did not participate in Wednesday's practice because of the condition.
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Vikings players back Childress, who signs extension through 2013

The contract extension that Brad Childress signed Thursday was a sign of Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf's trust in the coach's guidance, as well as evidence of the team's connection with a man who made an unpleasant first impression.
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Vikings angered by Metrodome landlord's two-year lease offer

One day after being told by the Minnesota Vikings that extending the lease at the Metrodome wasn't an option, the team's landlord made the offer anyway and infuriated the only major tenant left in the stadium.
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Childress, Vikings close to contract extension

Minnesota coach Brad Childress says he is reviewing an offer from the Vikings on a contract extension.
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Vikings unhappy about Metrodome lease extension proposal

The Minnesota Vikings vehemently rejected a proposal from their landlord to extend their lease at the Metrodome, telling the stadium's operator in a letter on Wednesday its plan threatens the team's future in the state.
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Vikes CB Winfield says he has '85 percent' chance of facing 'Hawks

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield gave himself an "85 percent" chance of returning to play this week.
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Bombs away: Favre to Rice connection explodes in win over Lions

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Brett Favre passed for a season-high 344 yards, 201 to Sidney Rice, and the Vikings overcame several self-inflicted setbacks to beat the Detroit Lions 27-10 on Sunday.
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Vikings CB Winfield says he's out for Detroit game

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield says his injured right foot still isn't quite ready and he will not play against Detroit on Sunday.
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Vikings QB Favre believes pulled groin will be OK vs. Lions

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Brett Favre is back from the Minnesota Vikings' bye week, saying he believes his pulled groin will be fine.
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Nice surprise: Even with week off, Vikings stretch NFC North lead

The latest sign of how well this Brett-Favre-at-quarterback season is going for the Vikings came on Sunday, when Green Bay and Chicago both lost and dropped three games behind Minnesota (7-1) with eight weeks left.
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Hamstring injury can't keep Vikings WR Berrian out vs. Packers

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian is active for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers despite a nagging hamstring injury, giving quarterback Brett Favre one of his top targets against his former team.
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Vikings Pro Bowl CB Winfield out against Packers

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The Minnesota Vikings will be without Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield when they face the Green Bay Packers in a pivotal NFC North game on Sunday.
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Goodell to testify about case on Vikings' suspensions

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is returning to Capitol Hill next week, this time to testify about the case of two professional football players whose suspensions were blocked by the courts.
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Harvin misses Vikings' practice because of undisclosed illness

Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver and kick returner Percy Harvin didn't practice Thursday because of illness.
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Ex-Viking Orlando Thomas still fighting ALS

Former Minnesota Vikings strong safety Orlando Thomas is continuing his fight with Lou Gehrig's Disease and has not died, as had been reported, his agent said Wednesday.
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WR Berrian, LB Henderson, CB Winfield hurting for Vikings

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The Minnesota Vikings have three starters fighting injuries: Wide receiver Bernard Berrian, middle linebacker E.J. Henderson and cornerback Antoine Winfield.
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Vikings' Harvin voted Week 7 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week

Voters on NFL.com have made their choice. Wide receiver Percy Harvin of the Minnesota Vikings is the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on Oct. 25-26.
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While hype surrounded QBs, it was defense that ruled in Pittsburgh

After taking a back seat to the offense during the Steelers' recent winning streak, the defense returned to the forefront in a victory over the previously unbeaten Vikings.
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Steelers hold off visiting Vikings in seesaw battle

The Steelers rode three major defensive stands to an important 27-17 victory Sunday.
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Vikings' Winfield out against Steelers; could be out for weeks

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield was not in uniform for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Vikings' Winfield doubtful, unlikely to play against Steelers

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh with a sprained right foot.
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Vikings face another daunting task as they travel to Pittsburgh to face champs

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Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings exploited one of the AFC North's supposedly daunting defenses to remain undefeated last week, and facing the defending Super Bowl champions certainly doesn't provide time to relax.
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Pro Bowl CB Winfield misses practice for Vikings

Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield did not practice on Wednesday because of a sprained right foot.
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Favre once again rallies the Vikings from the brink, beats Ravens to go 6-0

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As great as Brett Favre was Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback was pretty sure he wasn't good enough.
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