Vikings ready to roll with J.J. McCarthy, won’t rule out Aaron Rodgers

The Minnesota Vikings are pinning their hopes on rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, aiming for him to claim the starting role next season. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah expressed confidence in McCarthy’s development but kept the door slightly open for other possibilities—most notably, the lingering speculation about Aaron Rodgers. While conversations have taken place, no deal is

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Vikings in North America? Here’s what we really know

Now that the purple and gold Vikings have been eliminated from the NFL playoffs, it’s safe to share a story about the other vikings without causing confusion. Did you know it’s widely believed Icelandic explorer Leif Erickson was the actual first European to set foot on North America? He did it at least a couple

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New evidence of Viking life in America?

A new discovery has revealed that the Vikings may have travelled hundreds of miles further into North America than previously thought. And the manner in which the discovery was made may surprise you.

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