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• WNBA star says she can ‘absolutely’ win championship this year

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images After breaking her team’s 8-year playoff drought in 2024, it’s championship or bust for this WNBA team in 2025. The Indiana Fever ended the 2022 season with a 5-31 record — 5 wins, 31 losses. In 2023, they drafted Aliyah Boston No. 1 overall, and went 13-27 the following year. That record allowed them to draft Caitlin Clark No. 1 overall in 2024, who l...2025
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• Vikings Links: Will the Vikings Add Another Cornerback?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Who would you like to see added? I think the draft was efficient. With few picks there was not much moving around that could be done without sacrificing 2026 picks. I am happy that Kwesi did not trade any future picks. Yet. I am expecting a cornerback to be added. Maybe Shaq Griffin, Fabian Moreau, Rasul Douglass, or even a big trade. I do not think th...2025
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• Brian Flores in Year 3: A Closer Look

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images What can we expect in 2025? In terms of Xs and Os, I gravitate towards the defensive side of the ball. I’m a fan of the innovators; the proactive rather than reactive, and schemes that dictate how the offense responds, not vice versa. Seeing them on the schedule, film sessions included an equal measure of expletives and Advil. The Bill Belichicks, Budd...2025
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• NBA Playoffs teams ranked by their 2025 championship chances

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Ranking every 2025 NBA Playoffs team by their chances to win it all The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here with three big favorites and a pool of contenders ready to play the spoiler. The Boston Celtics are trying to become the league’s first back-to-back champion since the 2017-2018 Golden State Warriors. Boston ran over the league on their way t...2025
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• 11 NBA iron men who played all 82 games this season, including an old and tiny Chris Paul

Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images The 11 NBA players to play all 82 games range from teenagers to one star in Year 20 of his career. Load management has been a dirty word in the NBA ever since Gregg Popovich started resting his starters during regular season games to keep the San Antonio Spurs fresh for their 2010s championship runs. These days, most of the NBA has realized the chase for...2025
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• Can the Browns find a draft day trade partner in a familiar face?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images If Cleveland wants to move back into the first round, Minnesota GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah might be the man to call. Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry will likely have three scenarios to consider when the Browns are on the clock with the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. On Berry’s notepad will be the following bullet list: Scenari...2025
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• Projecting J.J. McCarthy’s 2025 Potential

J.J. McCarthy’s 2025 Vikings season could be epic! Two Old Bloggers see 3,800+ yards, and 25+ TDs for the rookie QB after his 2024 injury. With top prep and a stacked roster, is he the next big thing? | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images This episode dives deep into the Minnesota Vikings’ future, focusing on quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s potential impact in the 2025 season. From his devel...2025
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• CBS Sports labels new Colts QB Daniel Jones as among ‘winners’ of NFL’s 2025 free agency

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Colts are betting on former New York Giants castoff Daniel Jones creating a legitimate quarterback competition, but will this be a case of buyer’s remorse? According to CBS Sports Garrett Podell, newly signed Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is among the ‘winners’ of the NFL’s 2025 free agency and early offseason: Winner: New Indianap...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings Free Agency Analysis

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images How have the Vikings done with Free Agency thus far? The Minnesota Vikings have been extremely busy so far in free agency as they reshape their roster around their newly crowned QB1, JJ McCarthy. Ryan and Nick take some time to digest all the latest on the possibility of Aaron Rodgers to the Vikings and what it meant that the team was even considering...2025
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• Vikings Links: Free Agency Day 3 Open Thread

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Will there be any moves today? The second day of free agency was very productive and filled a lot of the wish list needs for many long suffering Vikings fans. We got a new veteran center who excels at pass blocking and a new guard with lots of upside (hopefully). We got a new veteran defensive tackle who excels at pass rushing and possibly another vet...2025
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• 2025 Bengals Free Agency Preview: Malcolm Koonce

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Bengals pass rush in 2024 was almost the worse in the league and Malcolm Koonce could be a cheap option with huge upside The Cincinnati Bengals have one of the best defensive ends in the league in Trey Hendrickson, but it is a bit of a one-man show, as he had over half of the team’s sacks. With that in mind the team could use an infusion of talent...2025
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• Hey Darnold! NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah speculates Colts as free agency suitor for QB

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Could the Colts pursue one of the top free agent quarterbacks in this year’s market—who’s seemingly hitting his prime? NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah speculated on Tuesday that the Indianapolis Colts could be a free agency suitor for Minnesota Vikings’ projected free agent quarterback Sam Darnold: If Darnold gets to the market, I'd be very curious to ...2025
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• Vikings Links: Let Us Continue To Beat The Horse

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images How many Quarterback scenarios can we dream up? I know that many fans feel like we have beaten the (who is the QB) horse to death already. Nah. We are just getting started IMO. There is a ton more wailing and gnashing of the teeth that we are capable of producing. Sounds like fun to me. I will say that it could be difficult for any veteran QB to get fu...2025
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• Closer Understanding of Drew Petzing’s Offense

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images What are Drew Petzing’s priorities and 2025 goals? Entering year three of Drew Petzing’s command of the Arizona Cardinals offense, it may be helpful to add greater clarification as to what Petzing’s priorities are. Scheme Priorities: Run the football, preferably out of 12 (1 RB, 2 TEs) and 13 1 RB, 3 TEs) personnel. Run a steady diet of RPOs and play...2025
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"Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Per Ian Rapoport, Alex Anzalone will play against the Vikings in Week 18."

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"Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Hitman will be back for another season UPDATE: Pelissero is now reporting that Smith’s new deal is for $9 million, providing $10 million in cap space for the Vikings for this season."

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"Wink Martindale | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images That means he will return to lead the defense for Brian Daboll Wink Martindale’s misfortune is great news for the New York Giants."

• WNBA star says she can ‘absolutely’ win championship this year
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• Vikings Links: Will the Vikings Add Another Cornerback?
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• Brian Flores in Year 3: A Closer Look
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• 11 NBA iron men who played all 82 games this season, including an old and tiny Chris Paul
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• Can the Browns find a draft day trade partner in a familiar face?
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• Vikings’ GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on McCarthy, Rodgers, & More

J.J. McCarthy and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah press conference takes center stage on The Real Forno Show as hosts Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano unpack what was said versus what was reported about his QB1 status, Rodgers, and Vikings offseason buzz on this Vikings 1st & SKOL episode. | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy’s status, Aaron Rodgers rumors, and NFL Draft plans...2025
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• CBS Sports labels new Colts QB Daniel Jones as among ‘winners’ of NFL’s 2025 free agency
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• Minnesota Vikings Free Agency Analysis
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• WNBA star says she can ‘absolutely’ win championship this year
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• Brian Flores in Year 3: A Closer Look
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• Vikings’ GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on McCarthy, Rodgers, & More
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• Report: Vikings Moving Forward with J.J. McCarthy at Quarterback

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The right move Since free agency got underway in the National Football League, there has been quite a bit of speculation about the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation. On this Wednesday morning, the team seems to have provided at least one answer. . .one that, at least on the surface, appears to be the obvious one. The #Vikings have rejected mul...2025
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• Vikings Officially Release Garrett Bradbury with Post-June 1st Designation

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images What does that mean? The man who has been the primary starter at center for the Minnesota Vikings since he was drafted is now, officially, no longer with the team. The Vikings have announced that they are releasing center Garrett Bradbury after being unable to find a trade partner. The move comes with a post-June 1st designation, which we’ll get to her...2025
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• Open thread: Are you more interested in free agency or the NFL Draft?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Detroit Lions will add players via free agency and the NFL Draft. Of the two, which one interests you the most? As the NFL’s new year fast approaches, Detroit Lions fans await a wave of offseason moves. There could be some roster cuts or trades, but the real turning points in the offseason are free agency and the draft. Each franchise will look to ...2025
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• Vikings Officially Release Garrett Bradbury with Post-June 1st Designation
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• Sam Darnold Agrees to Three-Year Deal with Seattle Seahawks

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Sammy Darts got paaaaaaaaaaaaid Sam Darnold put together the best season of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, and he’s managed to turn it into a huge payday in free agency. Per numerous sources, Darnold has agreed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks during the “legal tampering” period of free agency. The ...2025
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• Vikings Do Not Place Franchise Tag on Sam Darnold

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Barring a last-minute deal, he’ll hit free agency The deadlines for NFL teams to place the franchise or transition tags on pending free agents has just passed, and we now appear to have the answer to the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback question. The Vikings elected not to tag quarterback Sam Darnold, a move that could have guaranteed him a $40 million s...2025
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• Brittney Griner announced her new WNBA team in incredible fashion

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The longtime Phoenix Mercury star is joining the Atlanta Dream, and discussed her decision in an Unrivaled social media clip. Brittney Griner is leaving the Phoenix Mercury after 11 years with the organization, ESPN’s Alexa Philipou first reported late Tuesday night. Her destination? The Atlanta Dream. Griner agreed to a one-year deal with the Dream...2025
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• Vikings Links: Offseason Planning Has Begun

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Will the team be able to build a championship roster? This offseason is off to a great start. The debates are going to be fierce but great. What will and should they do at QB? When will they extend KOC and KAM? What positions will they target in free agency and then the draft? Will they trade for or away anyone? Will someone answer the dang phone? How ...2025
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• Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tourney could transform basketball culture — and help determine the WNBA’s best player

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Everyone thinks they’re going to win Unrivaled’s groundbreaking 1-on-1 tournament. Here’s why that’s so exciting. Basketball fans have long clamored for 1-on-1 tournaments at NBA and WNBA All-Star weekends — but it seemed unlikely that they would ever take place. Different stars play different positions, and players and their brands could be exposed in a ...2025
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• An Open Letter To JJ McCarthy

JJ McCarthy, the once and future QB of the Vikings | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A past front page writer pens a note to the future Hi kids, I hope this finds you doing well, all things considered, it’s good to see you. Been awhile, hasn’t it? No, no, I’m not coming back full time. I put this on Twitter/X earlier today but Chris was gracious enough to let me put this on the front...2025
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• 10 under-the-radar candidates the Cowboys should consider for head coach

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Where the Cowboys might find a diamond in the rough coach The Dallas Cowboys officially have a head coaching opening, and their search is expected to get a little weird given the delayed timing of it all. That’s already manifested with the report of Jerry Jones talking with Deion Sanders, though it’s unclear how serious those conversations are. That s...2025
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• Giants’ DC Wink Martindale won’t be Indianapolis Colts’ head coach
Wink Martindale | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images That means he will return to lead the defense for Brian Daboll Wink Martindale’s misfortune is great news for the New York Giants. Martindale has reportedly been informed that he will not become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts have not yet hired a head coach, but have told the veteran defensive coordinator he is no lon...2023
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• The Vikings Should Take a Chance and Start Jaren Hall

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images With playoff hopes dwindling, the Vikings should give Jaren Hall an opportunity to save the season. The Minnesota Vikings playoff hopes may still be alive mathematically speaking, but they really hurt their chances in a 30-24 home loss against the Detroit Lions. Minnesota now only has a 26% chance of making the postseason according to the New York Tim...2023
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• Vikings, Harrison Smith agree to restructured contract

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Hitman will be back for another season UPDATE: Pelissero is now reporting that Smith’s new deal is for $9 million, providing $10 million in cap space for the Vikings for this season. A few weeks ago, we wondered in this space about how the Minnesota Vikings would handle safety Harrison Smith and his contract. Today, we have our answer. Six-time ...2024
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• Brian Daboll is NFL coach of the year
Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Giants’ rookie head coach earns award for helping Giants win first playoff game in more than a decade Brian Daboll of the New York Giants has been named NFL Coach of the Year, with the announcement being made Thursday night during the league’s ‘NFL Honors’ awards ceremony. Daboll had previously won the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA) Coach of t...2023
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• Harrison Smith - Future Hall of Famer

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images If his time in Minnesota is over, he’s worthy of Canton Harrison Smith, the formidable safety of the Minnesota Vikings, has etched his name in the history books of the NFL through a stellar career that showcases both longevity and excellence. As the debate over his Hall of Fame candidacy gains momentum, it becomes imperative to delve into the statistic...2024
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• New York Giants sign WR Isaiah Hodgins
Isaiah Hodgins | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Wide receiver was terrific midseason acquisition for New York in 2022 Wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins, who elevated the New York Giants’ passing attack after being claimed off waivers from the Buffalo Bills at midseason in 2022, has been re-signed by the Giants. No terms were announced. An exclusive rights free agent typically gets a one-...2023
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• The Vikings are bringing back Anthony Barr

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Yes, you read that correctly On Monday, the word came out that linebacker Jordan Hicks had suffered a shin injury and had some sort of “procedure” done after the victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. To take his place, the purple are bringing back an old friend. Per numerous sources, the Vikings will be signing linebacker Anthony Barr. At the ...2023
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• TRADE: Jaguars acquire Ezra Cleveland from Vikings, per report

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded for Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Ezra Cleveland, according to NFL Network. TRADE! The Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Ezra Cleveland, according to Ian Rappoport. The Jags gave up a sixth-round pick for the fourth-year player out of Boise St., per Josina Anderson. Doug Pede...2023
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• WNBA star says she can ‘absolutely’ win championship this year
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• CBS Sports labels new Colts QB Daniel Jones as among ‘winners’ of NFL’s 2025 free agency
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• Vikings won’t pursue Aaron Rodgers — what might that mean for the New York Giants?

J.J. McCarthy | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Could we finally be about to get some movement on the QB carousel? With the news that the Minnesota Vikings have decided not to pursue Aaron Rodgers “at this time,” we may finally be about to get a break in the NFL’s veteran quarterback logjam. That could finally bring come clarity to the question of who will be at quarterback for the N...2025
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• One more major move? Surprising revelation found in new Colts safety Camryn Bynum’s contract breakdown

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Despite signing a pair of top free agent defensive backs on Monday, the Colts may not be quite meaningfully done yet. The contract details for new Indianapolis Colts safety Camryn Bynum’s contract have been revealed, which the terms are set to pay him $60 million over 4 years (with $26M guaranteed and an $18M signing bonus). #Colts Cam Bynum four-y...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings Free Agency Recap and Rumors with Thor Nystrom

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Vikings have been busy in free agency, but they may not be done yet! The Minnesota Vikings are shaking things up in free agency, making some key moves to strengthen their offensive and defensive lines. Thor Nystrom joins the show to break down how these signings could help the Vikings win right now. We’ll also chat about the return of Harrison Smit...2025
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• Live updates: Colts’ 2025 free agency tracker

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Follow every Colts’ live update during the first day of NFL Free Agency. Our writing staff at Stampede Blue will keep you updated on the latest Indianapolis Colts’ free agency news, rumors, buzz, and speculation—and please feel free to comment below. Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Vikings free agent QB Sam Darnold, a speculate...2025
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• Vikings Links: It’s Almost Over!

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The QB Carousel is going to stop spinning soon The QB carousel is turning and now the media jackals are all predicting/assuming Sam Darnold is going to sign with the Seahawks after they trade Geno Smith to the Raiders for a 3rd round pick. The connection makes a ton of sense because Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak worked with Darnold in 2023 as San Francisco’...2025
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• JJ McCarthy weighs in on Minnesota Vikings QB plans

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images What did McCarthy have to say about the potential QB battle? It’s Super Bowl week, and while the big game is the main event, the NFL rumor mill is working overtime—especially when it comes to the Minnesota Vikings. With speculation swirling around their quarterback situation, all eyes are on the growing buzz surrounding Sam Darnold and JJ McCarthy. Fro...2025
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• Vikings Fans Feel Good About Playoff Chances

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images At least, according to our survey for this week We’ve got a pretty long time to wait until things kick off in Glendale between the Los Angeles Rams and our Minnesota Vikings, so while we’ve got some time to kill we can look at the results of our SB Nation Reacts poll for this week. We’ve got a lot of things to go over, so let’s get to it. First off, I ...2025
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