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Reactions on the Vikings side were varied Sunday moments after a 44-yard field-goal attempt by Steve Hauschka sailed wide left with no time remaining, preserving a 33-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens that was made far more difficult than it should have been.
Quarterback Brett Favre, who couldn't stand to watch, grabbed his helmet with both hands in disbelief. Wide receiver Sidney Rice, coming off the best game of his three-year career, wound up at the other end of the field, appearing to give thanks as he crouched on his hands and knees on the Metrodome turf.
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After a busy week in NFL news I wanted to take a minute to respond to the critics of the recent comments that I made regarding my boys and the game of football. First, let me say that it always disappoints me that we can... more »
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First up this morning: A history lesson. We'll never see two months like we've just seen in any offseason. Ever. To recap: March 2 -- The NFL says the Saints ran a sophisticated bounty program with defensive coordinator Gregg... more »
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