The decision to split from the Vikings in his final NFL season was not about “wins or losses” for veteran wideout Adam Thielen. In a message shared this week on social media, Thielen’s wife, Caitlin, explained why the new Steelers receiver and the Minnesota organization parted ways amid a rough 4-8 stretch, stressing the 35-year-old’s … Read more
Prime Video play-by-play announcer Al Michaels said he had to clean up his on-air “mess” after being confronted by the NFL during Thursday night’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. During the third quarter — with Vikings kicker Will Reichard going for three points as … Read more
This isn’t the start Bengals backup quarterback Jake Browning likely envisioned. Cincinnati’s hopes of a 3-0 start quickly evaporated Sunday with a 48-10 blowout loss to Browning’s former Vikings team in Minnesota. Making his first start of the season in place of an injured Joe Burrow, Browning tossed one touchdown and two interceptions to drop … Read more
What a week for new Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Fresh off his first-ever career win, a 27-24 rally over the Bears on Monday night in Chicago, the former Michigan product and his fiancée, Katya Kuropas, have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Rome Micah, they announced early Friday evening. “Welcome to the … Read more
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed Thursday’s practice as his fiancée Katya Kuropas went into labor with their first child, according to the Star Tribune. The couple, who announced in May that they’re expecting a baby boy in September, has not yet confirmed they’ve welcomed their son. McCarthy is temporarily away from the Vikings as they prepare for … Read more
Katya Kuropas is “so proud” of fiancé J.J. McCarthy after the new Vikings quarterback etched his first career win in thrilling fashion. Hours after McCarthy rallied the Vikings to a 27-24 comeback victory over the Bears in Chicago on “Monday Night Football,” the future Mrs. took to her Instagram Stories to celebrate the former first-round … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings’ male cheerleaders are making waves again in a viral video. Blaze Shiek and Louie Conn filmed a TikTok dance video posted a week ago, which has gained traction since, alongside female Minnesota cheerleaders Brianna Putney and Jenna Kathlyn to Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts.” Critics of Conn and Shiek were left wondering why they … Read more
Holly Campbell said “winter is coming.” Taking to her Instagram Story, the wife of Lions head coach Dan Campbell used a “Game of Thrones” reference to stir anticipation before Detroit’s regular-season finale against the Vikings with the NFC North, the top seed in the NFC and a first-round bye in the playoffs on the line. … Read more
The Vikings dug into the Disney vault for their latest game-day celebration. To commemorate the game-sealing interception of Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith in Minnesota’s 27-24 road win Sunday, Vikings defenders took to the end zone to perform a dance inspired by the 2010 Disney Channel movie “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.” Vikings safety Camryn … Read more
This is quite the encore from Camryn Bynum and Josh Metellus. Weeks after going viral for their recreation of “The Parent Trap” dance, the Vikings safeties were at it again Sunday by mimicking the moves of Shawn and Marlon Wayans from the 2004 comedy “White Chicks.” Shortly after Metellus intercepted Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins in the first … Read more
Simone Biles was loving husband Jonathan Owens’ big play on Sunday. During the first quarter of Chicago’s Week 12 home matchup against the Vikings, Bears safety Owens forced a fumble in the red zone and recovered a loose ball from Minnesota running back Aaron Jones. Biles — sporting longer locks after debuting a shorter style … Read more
Raygun approved. The Australian Olympian, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, caught wind of Vikings safety Cam Bynum’s rendition of her infamous breakdancing routine that made her a viral sensation at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Bynum performed Gunn’s viral moves after he intercepted a pass from Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones late in the fourth … Read more
Kelly Stafford didn’t like what she saw during the Vikings-Rams game at SoFi Stadium last Thursday. During the latest installment of her “Timeout” podcast, Stafford, the wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, recalled seeing Minnesota fans cheering when a Los Angeles player was down with an injury. “Fans cheering during injuries … it’s enough,” Stafford … Read more
British historians recently announced the remarkable discovery of a 1,000-year-old Viking “wallet,” thanks to two curious metal detectorists. Manx National Heritage, an organization based on the Isle of Man, announced the discovery in a Sept. 30 press release. In a statement, the organization explained that the coins were actually uncovered in May. Two metal detectorists, John Crowe and David … Read more
TikTok star Tianna Robillard and Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. raised eyebrows Sunday when they were seen hugging on the sidelines before Minnesota’s win over the 49ers in Minneapolis. The influencer — who made headlines in July for publicly accusing her ex-fiancé, Bengals guard Cody Ford, of cheating — and Pace shared a brief exchange … Read more
Den-mark’s the spot. A young archeology student in the Scandinavian nation discovered seven “spectacular” silver artifacts significant to the Viking rule of centuries past, The Associated Press reported. The Danish Moesgaard Museum announced Monday that 22-year-old researcher Gustav Bruunsgaard found seven silver arm rings — a material significant to Viking currency circa 800 Common Era … Read more
J.J. McCarthy is making the most out of his first NFL training camp. The former Michigan quarterback — who was the No. 10 overall pick by the Vikings in this year’s NFL draft — enjoyed some quality time with his fiancée, Katya Kuropas, at training camp Monday. Taking to her Instagram, Kuropas shared a photo … Read more
“Home” sweet Minnesota. New Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and fiancée Katya Kuropas touched down in Minnesota after the team selected the former Michigan product with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Re-sharing a post from McCarthy’s Instagram page, Kuropas — who announced her engagement to the 21-year-old quarterback in January — added … Read more
New Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his fiancée, Katya Kuropas, wasted no time celebrating Thursday after he was selected 10th overall by Minnesota in the 2024 NFL Draft. The former Michigan star, 21, could be seen rocking a purple Vikings cap in an Instagram Story posted by Kuropas, which appeared to be captured from a … Read more
J.J. McCarthy and his fiancée, Katya Kuropas, are living a real-life fairytale. The couple shared a sweet moment after the former Michigan quarterback was selected by the Vikings with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night. McCarthy and Kuropas shared a hug and a kiss when NFL Commissioner Roger … Read more