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Vikes withstand Bush, Saints

Oct. 7, 2008
The New Orleans Saints committed so many blunders, not even Reggie Bush's record-tying two punt returns for touchdowns could make up for them in a 30-27 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. Gus Frerotte passed for 222 yards and a game-tying...
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NFL: Minnesota 35, Arizona 14

NFL: Minnesota 35, Arizona 14

GLENDALE, Ariz., Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Bernard Berrian returned a punt 82 yards and caught one of Tarvaris Jackson's four touchdown passes Sunday, boosting the Minnesota Vikings past Arizona 35-14.

Vikings RB says team plans QB change

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Minnesota running back Chester Taylor said Wednesday Tarvaris Jackson will replace Gus Frerotte at quarterback this Sunday.

NFL: Minnesota 30, Jacksonville 12

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Napoleon Harris's 27-yard fumble return on the game's first play Sunday sent the Minnesota Vikings on their way to a 30-12 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NFL: Minnesota 28, Green Bay 27

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Adrian Peterson overcame a late fumble to score the game-winning touchdown Sunday, lifting Minnesota to a 28-27 win over Green Bay.
NFL: Chicago 48, Minnesota 41

NFL: Chicago 48, Minnesota 41

CHICAGO, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears racked up their highest point total in 22 years Sunday, outlasting the Minnesota Vikings 48-41.

NFL: Minnesota 12, Detroit 10

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Ryan Longwell's 26-yard field goal with 9 seconds remaining Sunday boosted the Minnesota Vikings to a 12-10 win over the Detroit Lions.

Portis named to NFC weekly player honor

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis was named the NFC offensive player of the week on Wednesday.

NFL: Tennessee 30, Minnesota 17

NASHVILLE, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Tennessee's Chris Johnson ran for two touchdowns Sunday in a 30-17 win over the Minnesota Vikings, who committed four turnovers.

NFL: Minnesota 20, Carolina 10

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Gus Frerotte took over Minnesota's offense Sunday and led the Vikings to a 20-10 victory over Carolina, their first win of the season.
Vikings turn to Gus Frerotte

Vikings turn to Gus Frerotte

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Gus Frerotte has been named the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2008 regular season.

Vikings quarterback Jackson injured

BALTIMORE, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson injured his left knee Saturday late in the first quarter of a pre-season game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Vikes bring back Frerotte

MINNEAPOLIS, April 9 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran Gus Frerotte, and he says he's looking forward to mentoring the team's young starting quarterback Tarvaris Jackson.

Vikings again turn to Frerotte

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings again will start Gus Frerotte at quarterback this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.

Minnesota 23, Detroit 13

DETROIT, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Daunte Culpepper scored on a pair of runs before leaving with an injury Sunday, helping boost Minnesota to a 23-13 decision over Detroit.

Vikings ink Gus Frerotte

MINNEAPOLIS, March 19 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Vikings filled their void for a backup quarterback Wednesday, agreeing to terms with free agent Gus Frerotte.
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Marilyn Monroe Cupcake Portrait at Madame Tussauds in New York
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A one-of-a-kind 8 x 4 foot portrait of Marilyn Monroe made from 2,100 bite sized stuffed cupcakes stands in the lobby next to her wax figure on the eve of Marilyn Monroe's 86th birthday at Madame Tussauds in New York City on May 31, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo