Marcus Davenport among Vikings inactives for Week 1 against Buccaneers

The Minnesota Vikings open the 2023 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, and Marcus Davenport was the most notable name to appear on the inactives list.

Dawn Mitchell begins 20th season covering Vikings
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Congratulations to FOX 9's Dawn Mitchell on the start of her 20th season covering Minnesota Vikings football.

Gophers pound Eastern Michigan 25-6 behind Darius Taylor, improve to 2-0

The Gophers got 206 total yards and a touchdown from Darius Taylor in a 25-6 win over Eastern Michigan Saturday night at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Gophers react after 25-6 win over Eastern Michigan
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Gophers coach P.J. Fleck and running back Darius Taylor react after a 25-6 win over Eastern Michigan at Huntington Bank Stadium to improve to 2-0.

US Open 2023: Coco Gauff, 19, wins her first Grand Slam title

Coco Gauff is the first American teenager to win the country’s major tennis tournament since Serena Williams in 1999.

Sophie?s Squad 5K run
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Sophie's Squad, a nonprofit organization that works to improve mental health in athletes, hosted a 5K run on Saturday. The organization was named after Sophie Wieland, a young athlete who died by suicide.

Vikings, Justin Jefferson unable to get new contract done ahead of Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings open the 2023 regular season on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium, and Justin Jefferson will do so without a new contract.

Gophers without Cody Lindenberg, Bryce Williams against Eastern Michigan

The University of Minnesota football team opens non-conference action Saturday night against Eastern Michigan at Huntington Bank Stadium, and they’ll be without Cody Lindenberg and Bryce Williams.

Dawn Mitchell goes 1-on-1 with former Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph

Kyle Rudolph has known for months he had played his last NFL snap, but the former Minnesota Vikings tight end made it official earlier this week.

Dawn Mitchell goes 1-on-1 with Kyle Rudolph
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Friday night on Fox 9 Sports Now, Dawn Mitchell went 1-on-1 with former Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, who made his retirement from the NFL official earlier this week after 12 NFL seasons.

WSU, OSU file complaint to prevent departing Pac-12 schools from standing in way of rebuilding conference

Washington State and Oregon State have filed a complaint in a Washington court against the Pac-12. It seeks a court order preventing 10 departing members from standing in the way of the two schools' efforts to rebuild the conference.

Vikings prepare for season opener
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The Minnesota Vikings continue to prepare for their season opener at U.S. Bank stadium on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. FOX 9?s Dawn Mitchell has the latest.

Purple Friday: Vikings fans share purple pride pics
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Minnesota Vikings fans shared their Purple Friday pictures with FOX 9. Here's a compilation of some of them. The Minnesota Vikings open their season at home on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with kickoff at noon at U.S. Bank Stadium. Before the game, FOX 9 has you covered with Vikings GameDay Live from 9:30-11 a.m. on FOX 9, and streaming on your smart TV via the free FOX LOCAL app, on FOX9.com, your phone app, in the player above.

Justin Jefferson talks contract extension
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As the Vikings head into a new year, their biggest star is waiting on a contract extension.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson wants new contract ahead of Week 1
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Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson talked Thursday about his contract situation ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings, safety Josh Metellus agree to 2-year extension

The Minnesota Vikings announced Thursday morning that they’ve agreed to terms on a multi-year extension with safety Josh Metellus.