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Sports

Childress fired; Frazier hired

Childress fired; Frazier hired

The Minnesota Vikings begin the Leslie Frazier era in earnest today. Frazier was named head coach yesterday, after Brad Childress was fired. The team is just 3-7 and suffered a crushing 31-3 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in the Metrodome. Team Owner Zygi Wilf introduced Frazier as the interim-head coach, who will lead the team for the last six games of the year.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Vikings fire Childress; Frazier named interim coach

Vikings fire Childress; Frazier named interim coach

The Minnesota Vikings fired head coach Brad Childress Monday, a day after the team suffered a 31-3 loss to the Green Bay Packers, and named defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier as interim coach for the rest of the season.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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Photos: Vikings vs. Packers

Photos: Vikings vs. Packers

Photos from the drubbing the Minnesota Vikings took from the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

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Ron Gardenhire, Bud Black picked as managers of the year

Ron Gardenhire, Bud Black picked as managers of the year

San Diego's Bud Black hung on in this race, nudging Cincinnati's Dusty Baker by one point for NL Manager of the Year. Minnesota's Ron Gardenhire was the clear choice in the AL, becoming a first-time winner Wednesday after five times as the runner-up.

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Supreme Court passes on Vikings' Williamses case

The Supreme Court won't stop a Minnesota state court from getting involved in a fight between the NFL and Minnesota Vikings defensive linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams over violations of the league's anti-doping policy.

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