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Scott Van Pelt

Scott Van Pelt offers apology for mistake during Rondale Moore coverage on ‘SportsCenter’

"Even sitting here right now, it just troubles me. Yeah we fixed it, but it doesn't matter. That one can't happen."

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 26, 2026 0

ESPN mistakenly uses picture of wrong player in Rondale Moore tribute

Scott Van Pelt rerecorded the segment with the correct picture for subsequent re-airs.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 22, 2026 0
Paul Allen Vikings

Vikings announcer Paul Allen returns to KFAN after ‘paid protesters’ remark: It ‘lacked awareness’

"I went to New Orleans for two full days and walked the streets in anonymity"

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 3, 2026 0
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Dianna Russini

Dianna Russini downplays notion ex-Vikings GM taking paternity leave contributed to ouster

"This was a storyline outside of the building, not inside it."

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 2, 2026 0
Paul Allen Minnesota Vikings announcer

Vikings announcer Paul Allen taking time off after ‘paid protesters’ comment

"It was a misguided attempt at humor"

By Brandon Contes OnJan 26, 2026 0
Paul Allen Vikings

Vikings announcer Paul Allen pushed ‘paid protesters’ conspiracy in Minneapolis

"In conditions like this, do paid protesters get hazard pay?"

By Sean Keeley OnJan 24, 2026 0
Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Suni Lee, gymnast for the Uniteded States, is seen on the sidelines during warmups before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Suni Lee works as photographer for Vikings-Lions Christmas Day game

Suni Lee spent Christmas Day on the sidelines at U.S. Bank Stadium.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 27, 2025 0
Aug 11, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Snoop Dogg performs after the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Snoop Dogg to headline Netflix’s Christmas Day halftime show

Snoop Dogg will perform at halftime of Netflix's Vikings-Lions game on Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 16, 2025 0
An NBC 'Sunday Night Football' graphic showing J.J. McCarthy's numbers vs the Commanders on the Vikings-Cowboys broadcast. Photo Credit: NBC

Mike Tirico delivers announcer jinx in first minute of SNF

"That was the first time, Cris, in his seven-game NFL career, he didn't throw an interception in a game."

By Matt Clapp OnDec 14, 2025 0
Oct 5, 2025; Tottenham, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is interviewed by NFL Network reporter Sara Walsh after an NFL International Series game against the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Justin Jefferson declines to speak with media after career-worst day in Vikings’ shutout loss

Jefferson skipped postgame media availability for the first time since 2022 after a career-low four-yard performance.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 1, 2025 0
Dianna Russini

Dianna Russini casts doubt on J.J. McCarthy’s Vikings future

"Damn it! I didn't want that reaction."

By Matt Yoder OnNov 19, 2025 0
Michael Strahan rips bad penalty

Michael Strahan rips ‘bad’ roughing call against Minnesota on Lamar Jackson hit

"At what point do we realize quarterbacks play football too?"

By Brendon Kleen OnNov 9, 2025 0
Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard has a 51-yard field goal attempt that appears to hit a camera wire in London vs the Cleveland Browns. Photo Credit: NFL Network

Field goal wire controversy shows how NFL influences broadcasts through rules analysts

Will Reichard's controversial field goal opened up a bizarre situation for the NFL, but shows how quickly it can control messaging.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 30, 2025 0

Amazon

Kirk Herbstreit got Carson Wentz completely wrong

Kirk Herbstreit calls out frustration shown by Vikings QB Carson Wentz on TNF

"When you're the captain of the ship, you're the quarterback, you gotta try to hold some of that emotion in."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 24, 2025 0
Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard has a 51-yard field goal attempt that appears to hit a camera wire in London vs the Cleveland Browns. Photo Credit: NFL Network

Al Michaels: NFL corrected me, kick that hit wire ‘an optical illusion’

"The league wants to take my lunch away because I said before that Reichard's only miss was hitting a wire in London."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 24, 2025 0
Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard

NFL: No clear view of Vikings kick striking Skycam cable

Had the replay officials seen, the Vikings would've been awarded a re-kick.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 6, 2025 0
Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard has a 51-yard field goal attempt that appears to hit a camera wire in London vs the Cleveland Browns. Photo Credit: NFL Network

Vikings kick appeared to hit camera wire vs Browns in London

A 51-yard missed field goal from Will Reichard seems to have hit a camera wire in London.

By Matt Clapp OnOct 5, 2025 0
Former Panther and now announcer Greg Olsen

Greg Olsen brought his A-game to Ireland for Steelers-Vikings

Olsen struck broadcasting gold in Dublin.

By Sam Neumann OnSep 28, 2025 0
The Minnesota Vikings block a field goal attempt from Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell. Photo Credit: NFL Network

Joe Davis announcer jinx strikes in Ireland

"Chris Boswell has been automatic."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 28, 2025 0
Joe Davis and Greg Olsen call the Minnesota Vikings-Pittsburgh Steelers game for NFL Network in Dublin, Ireland. Photo Credit: NFL Network

Joe Davis, Greg Olsen have funny exchange on Irish rugby, American football

"Why don't you tell everybody what they told you they refer to American football as?"

By Matt Clapp OnSep 28, 2025 0
Vikings

Minnesota Vikings finally break Jim Nantz curse

Minnesota hadn't won a game with Nantz in the booth since Sept. 29, 2013.

By Sam Neumann OnSep 22, 2025 0
Sep 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field.

ESPN sees significant Monday Night Football ratings increase in Week 1

ESPN benefitted from the new era of Nielsen ratings as Monday Night Football continued the trend of higher football viewership numbers.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 10, 2025 0
Speakeasy with Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy and Aaron Jones

Viral interview with Aaron Jones caps off first week for ‘Speakeasy’ with Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy

The former FS1 hosts found a niche in Week 1 of their first season on the independent YouTube show.

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 9, 2025 0
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell

Troy Aikman mistakes Minnesota Vikings coach for Kevin McCarthy

"J.J. McCarthy was asking to get a new play clock and so was Kevin McCarthy over there"

By Brandon Contes OnSep 9, 2025 0

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