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League outs Jimmy Kennedy as 2010 whistleblower, Kennedy denies it

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

So much for protecting whistleblowers. The lengthy memorandum issued by the NFL to all teams on Tuesday regarding the re-issued discipline in the Saints bounty scandal identifies former Vikings defensive lineman Jimmy Kennedy as the person who originall…

CNNSI.com

FARGO, N.D. (AP) Nikola Pekovic and Chase Budinger scored 14 points apiece to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 84-70 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in the preseason opener for both teams.

startribune.com

The star runner has bounced back strong from knee surgery, meshing nicely with a revamped offensive line.

startribune.com

A number of teams have been hit hard by injuries, but the Vikings have been spared.

startribune.com

Comments came during "Five Good Minutes" on ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption."

Associated Press, ESPN.com

There was a major sigh of relief at Redskins Park Wednesday when Washington rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III practiced and showed no effects from a mild concussion.

startribune.com

The rookie safety will be back in the lineup Sunday after his Week 5 ejection.

startribune.com

Five-minute and 10-play drives are on pace to shatter last season's totals.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

There was a major sigh of relief at Redskins Park Wednesday when Washington rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III practiced and showed no effects from a mild concussion.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Vikings didn’t have wide receiver Jerome Simpson at practice on Wednesday, but they don’t expect to be without him much longer than that. Simpson had an MRI after experiencing weakness in his lower left leg during Sunday’s 30-7 win over the Tita…

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Vikings and Cardinals have surprised early, but don't be surprised if they're eventually figured out, writes John Clayton

Mjd, yahoo.com

Top AFC seeds: Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens Other AFC division champs: New England Patriots, Denver Broncos AFC wild cards: Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers Top NFC seeds: Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers Other NFC division champs: Minnes…