He took his Vikings, with Fran Tarkenton at quarterback and the famed Purple People Eaters defensive line, to four Super Bowls — although he lost each time.
Category: National Football League
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Bud Grant, Longtime Minnesota Vikings Coach, Dies at 95
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Otis Taylor, Star Receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Sports:An acrobatic player, he was the prototype for the big receivers who succeeded him. He caught a memorable touchdown in the Chiefs’ upset win in Super Bowl IV.
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Giants Commit to Daniel Jones With a Four-Year Contract
The New York Times – Sports:Jones, 25, had sought a major raise after leading the Giants to the playoffs in the last year of his rookie deal.
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The Steak House With N.F.L. Deals on the Menu
The New York Times – Sports:When the N.F.L.’s power brokers meet at St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis, trades, contracts and shrimp cocktail are all on the table.
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Georgia’s Jalen Carter Accused in Car Crash That Killed Two People
The New York Times – Sports:Arrest warrants were issued for Carter, projected as a top-five pick in the N.F.L. draft, after the police said he was involved in a crash that killed a Georgia teammate and a team staffer.
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Cleveland Browns Owners Agree to Buy a Share of the N.B.A.’s Bucks
The New York Times – Sports:Marc Lasry, co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, has reached a deal to sell his share to Jimmy and Dee Haslam.
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At Halftime, Patrick Mahomes Got a Little Tape and Gave a Little Talk
The New York Times – Sports:His ankle hurt after a hit in the second quarter of the Super Bowl, but mostly, he said, he wanted to fire up his teammates.
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The Winners and Losers from Super Bowl LVII
The New York Times – Business:There were surprises on-field and off — from Rihanna’s halftime performance to Disney’s controversial ad splash.
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Here Are the Big Themes to Look for in the Next N.F.L. Season
The New York Times – Sports:The Tom Brady era has ended as younger players like Patrick Mahomes make their mark, while injuries, diversity and other issues intensify.
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Super Bowl 2023: 10 Most Memorable Moments
The New York Times – Sports:A coach wept. A tennis star hawked cognac and beer. Nobody tried to sell you cryptocurrency. Rihanna dropped in to sing and lived to tell about it. And Kansas City won a football game.
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With Another Super Bowl Comeback, Patrick Mahomes Brightens N.F.L.’s Future
The New York Times – Sports:Capping a season plagued by shocking injuries and turnover among football’s most recognizable names, Mahomes, the Kansas City quarterback, dazzled in a Super Bowl win over Philadelphia.
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Inside the Party Where Drake Played at Super Bowl Weekend
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Tim Cook, Cher, Drake and many hangers-on descend on makeshift clubs in Arizona for the game weekend.