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HOT TOPICS: Christian Ponder [http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_26372250/vikings-qb-christian-ponder-fans-booing-him-i?source=hottopics] Gophers football Lynx open playoffs Johnny Manziel Kluwe settlement Scores & stats Vikings Now with Chris Tomasson Former Vikings center Mick Tingelhoff named Hall of Fame senior nominee By Chris Tomasson ctomasson@pioneerpress.com Former Vikings center Mick Tingelhoff is a step closer to finally making the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tingelhoff, who played for the Vikings from 1962-78, was named Wednesday the lone senior nominee for induction. That makes him an automatic finalist for the class of 2015, which will be announced Jan. 31 in Glendale, Ariz., the day before the Super Bowl. “It’s great,’’ Tingelhoff said. “I thought history had maybe forgotten me. I’m very happy.’’ Tingelhoff was named all-pro five times and went to six Pro Bowls. Between the 1969 and 1976 seasons, the Vikings went to four Super [...] The post Former Vikings center Mick Tingelhoff named Hall of Fame senior nominee appeared first on Vikings Now . 8/20/14 11:12 AM Vikings, Chris Kluwe announce agreement officially reached, ending 7 1/2-month saga By Chris Tomasson ctomasson@pioneerpress.com Chris Kluwe and the Vikings finalized a settlement Tuesday that ended the 7 1/2-month saga surrounding the punter who had accused the team of releasing him in May 2013 due to his outspoken support of same-sex marriage. The settlement, reached late last week and put in writing early this week, results in the Vikings making donations to five LGBT groups over the next five years. The amount the team will provide was not released, but Kluwe will receive no money. Kluwe's lawyer, Clayton Halunen, called the agreement “historic’’ and “game changing’’ due to his belief a pro [...] The post Vikings, Chris Kluwe announce agreement officially reached, ending 7 1/2-month saga appeared first on Vikings Now . 8/19/14 8:21 AM At least 4 Vikings look to have been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game at Kansas City By Chris Tomasson ctomasson@pioneerpress.com At least four players look to have been ruled out of the Vikings’ preseason game Saturday at Kansas City. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said Monday he’s not expecting defensive tackle Linval Joseph to play. Joseph suffered a minor calf injury when grazed by a bullet as an innocent bystander in an Aug. 9 shooting at a Minneapolis night club. Zimmer said Joseph is doing increased rehabilitation work but is unable yet to practice. Joseph, who is expected back at least by the Sept. 7 regular-season opener at St. Louis, was a spectator at Minnesota’s walk-through Monday [...] The post At least 4 Vikings look to have been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game at Kansas City appeared first on Vikings Now . 8/18/14 6:23 PM Vikings waive injured LB Dom DeCicco, pick up LB Justin Jackson off waivers By Chris Tomasson ctomasson@pioneerpress.com Linebacker Dom DeCicco, who underwent hip surgery last week, was waived by the Vikings on Monday and replaced on the roster by linebacker Justin Jackson. Jackson was picked up on waivers from Detroit. He’s a rookie out of Wake Forest. DeCicco was waived with an injury designation, so the Vikings apparently have reached a settlement with him. DeCicco, who did not play in either of Minnesota’s first two preseason games, spent his first two years with Chicago before being waived at the end of training camp last year by Tampa Bay. Jackson, who did not take [...] The post Vikings waive injured LB Dom DeCicco, pick up LB Justin Jackson off waivers appeared first on Vikings Now . 8/18/14 2:33 PM Matt Cassel will get third straight preseason start at quarterback Saturday at Kansas City By Chris Tomasson ctomasson@pioneerpress.com Matt Cassel will get his third straight preseason start at quarterback Saturday at Kansas City, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer announced Monday. Zimmer still won't say who his starter will be for the Sept. 7 regular-season opener at St. Louis. But it would be extremely surprising if Cassel doesn't get the call then. Cassel is battling rookie Teddy Bridgewater for the starting job. Zimmer said Bridgewater, who looked good in the second half of Saturday's 30-28 preseason win over Arizona, could see some duty Saturday with the first-team offense. Cassel will return to Kansas City, where he [...] The post Matt Cassel will get third straight preseason start at quarterback Saturday at Kansas City appeared first on Vikings Now . 8/18/14 10:02 AM ( ) Vikings' linebacker race between Jasper Brinkley, Audie Cole going down to wire 08/20/2014 08:51 PM CDT Vikings coach Mike Zimmer soon must choose whether he will open the 2014 season with a 2012 model or a 2013. Vikings QB Christian Ponder on fans booing him: 'I hear it. Everyone hears it.' 08/20/2014 11:54 PM CDT - Christian Ponder never heard boos when he played in high school in Texas. He claims he didn't hear any at Florida State, either. Tweets from @PioneerPress/minnesota-vikings COLUMNS Tom Powers: Of Chris Kluwe, the Vikings and lessons lost 07/23/2014 12:09 AM CDT - Here's what it's going to take to make Chris Kluwe happy: Sansevere's Blog: Hey Ditka, who are you calling silly and asinine? The old coach makes no sense when discussing Washington Redskins name. Sansevere's Blog: Wolves' Love soap opera almost over In a few days, Minnesota can officially begin a new chapter. NFL news 3 Ferguson area schools practice at Rams facility 08/20/2014 08:53 PM CDT - ST. LOUIS (AP) — Courtland Griffin has attempted to keep the lives of his McCluer North football players as normal as possible despite the upheaval in their community: Ferguson, Missouri. Steelers' Bell, Blount set to face pot charges 08/20/2014 08:22 PM CDT - PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running backs Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount will be charged with marijuana possession following a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon. PAT experiment: 8 missed extra points 08/20/2014 05:45 PM CDT - FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Reviews have been mixed around the league for the NFL's experiment with longer kicks on extra points. Cowboys worth more than $3 billion, tops in NFL 08/20/2014 12:18 PM CDT - NEW YORK (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are the first U.S. sports franchise to top $3 billion in value. More Vikings ( ) Vikings' linebacker race between Jasper Brinkley, Audie Cole going down to wire 08/20/2014 08:51 PM CDT Vikings coach Mike Zimmer soon must choose whether he will open the 2014 season with a 2012 model or a 2013. Vikings QB Christian Ponder on fans booing him: 'I hear it. Everyone hears it.' 08/20/2014 11:54 PM CDT - Christian Ponder never heard boos when he played in high school in Texas. He claims he didn't hear any at Florida State, either. Vikings great Mick Tingelhoff step closer to Hall of Fame 08/20/2014 08:51 PM CDT - Former Vikings center Mick Tingelhoff is a step closer to finally making the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Vikings: For Everson Griffen, 'football's fun ... in attack mode' 08/20/2014 09:24 PM CDT - Training camp scrimmages and preseason games hardly are complete barometers, but by any measure Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen is a different player in 2014. Vikings: Cordarrelle Patterson to return some preseason kicks 08/20/2014 09:24 PM CDT - Cordarrelle Patterson has been returning more kicks in practice this week and the wide receiver is poised for his first special-teams look of the preseason Saturday night when the Vikings visit Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium. Vikings: Chris Kluwe's former teammates 'not returning my calls' 08/19/2014 11:06 PM CDT - Chris Kluwe was among friends last December when he was honored as a member of the Vikings' All-Metrodome team. During his visit to the Twin Cities, he chatted amicably with a number of former teammates. LGBT groups call Vikings settlement a step forward for equal rights 08/19/2014 09:35 PM CDT - The settlement of a dispute between the Minnesota Vikings and a former player who alleged homophobic actions by the team was seen by local and national gay rights organizations as a positive development for pro sports. Vikings: Adrian Peterson won't press coaches for preseason action 08/19/2014 04:23 PM CDT - Another week, another chance to ask Vikings running back Adrian Peterson whether he wants to play in the preseason. Vikings Norv Turner: Bridgewater wasn't only player to shine in two-minute drill 08/19/2014 03:36 PM CDT - Arizona's Holy Roller II Saturday night scuttled Teddy Bridgewater's chance to kneel down in the victory formation, but the zany touchdown opened a unique laboratory for Minnesota's rookie quarterback. Vikings: Christian Ponder deserves better from fans, Norv Turner says 08/20/2014 12:42 PM CDT - Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner on Tuesday scolded fans for booing Christian Ponder during the preseason opener against Oakland and tossed the third-string quarterback a series of bouquets. Vikings: Jerome Simpson appeals NFL suspension, 'ready to get it behind me' 08/19/2014 09:16 PM CDT - Vikings wide receiver Jerome Simpson, appealing a three-game NFL suspension for his November drunken-driving arrest, said Tuesday he was truthful with an arbitrator and "ready to get it behind me." Vikings: Captain Munnerlyn 'looks like' starter at cornerback 08/19/2014 09:16 PM CDT - If there was a battle to be the Vikings' starting left cornerback, it was news to Captain Munnerlyn. 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