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Carter up for Hall but faces same logjam at wide receiver

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The former Vikings star is a Hall of Fame finalist for the sixth year in a row, but the cases for Andre Reed and Tim Brown cut into his support.

CNNSI.com

Former major league outfielder Kosuke Fukudome has returned to Japan where he will play for the Hanshin Tigers of the Central League.

Tom Westerholm, howlintwolf.com

Pek will do battle against New Orleans’ talented rookie Anthony Davis tonight. Where: New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana When: 7pm See It: FSN Hear It: WCCO AM 830 At this point last season, the Timberwolves were 16-16 and were entering a mat…

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Dan Wiederer and CineSport's Noah Coslov talks about Christian Ponder's future, Adrian Peterson and where the Vikings could be headed in 2013.

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Christian Ponder has provided plenty of reasons for his critics to question him this year. Missing the Vikings' playoff game should not be one of them.

Rhett Bollinger, MLB.com

After going from starting pitcher to reliever and now closer, Glen Perkins has served in just about every pitching role for the Twins since being called up in 2006. He flourished in his role as closer in the second half of 2012 with Matt Capps dealing w…

CNNSI.com

Three years ago, Ryan Longwell was robbed of the chance to kick the Vikings to the Super Bowl. Now with the Seahawks. Peter King examines if Longwell can rewrite history?

ESPN.com

There are four NFC North connections among the 15 finalists for the 2013 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announced Friday morning, including both nominations from the Senior Committee. A quick glance: Receiver Cris Carter NFC North connection: P…