The Minnesota Vikings have a strong sense of appreciation for Cam Akers. Coach Kevin O'Connell's fondness runs deep, back to their days together with the Los Angeles Rams.

Host Michael Rand was joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in Minnesota sports, which of course started with the Vikings’ disappointing 31-9 loss in Detroit.

2010 — Peyton Manning becomes the first player to win The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player honors four times. 2010 — Detroit’s Ben Gordon scores 20 points, including the 10 millionth point in NBA history, in a 104-04 loss to Philadelphia.

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has received a pair of requests for head-coaching interviews this week and he’s open to any more that might be coming his way. Flores told reporters in Minnesota ... coordinator Anthony Weaver on the list ...

The Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions will faceoff on Sunday Night on a national stage, thanks to NBC. Members of their broadcast crew have been at the Viking and Lions facilities all week

MINNEAPOLIS — There has perhaps been no more surprising team in the NFL this season than the Minnesota Vikings. With the departure of Kirk Cousins, the arrival of Sam Darnold, an overhaul of the ...

In the minds of Minnesota Vikings fans, there’s a spot reserved for the season they’re having in 2024. Imagine in a Vikings fan’s brain there exists an