Blair Walsh
Today in Sports History, Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 10 1972 — The longest winning streak in major professional sports — 33 games — ends when the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-104 behind 39...

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, talks with down judge Derick Bowers (74) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Vikings seek new leadership, fire GM Spielman, coach Zimmer

By Dave Campbell Jan. 10, 2022 10:01 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:28 PM EST
Jan. 7 1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:32 AM EST
Jan. 9 1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) kneels on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 27-20. AP Photo/John Amis)
Falcons release K Matt Bryant, sign Younghoe Koo

Oct. 29, 2019 01:55 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer talks with reporters following the team's 27-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills in an NFL preseason football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Falcons, Vikings in similar spots, needing defense to lead

By Dave Campbell Sep. 05, 2019 05:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt kicks against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The Minnesota Vikings have yet another new specialist, veteran punter Britton Colquitt, after making the swap for Matt Wile. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
With Colquitt, Vikings hope to have found kicking continuity

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2019 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) walks on the field in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Treadwell is likely closing in on the end of his lackluster tenure with the Vikings, three years after they drafted the wide receiver in the first round. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Kicker/punter prospect Vedvik among Vikings cuts

By Dave Campbell Aug. 31, 2019 06:17 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' backups stage big rally late, beat Vikings 27-23

Aug. 29, 2019 10:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck speaks during a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, in Indianapolis. The Colts launch into the post-Luck era with his successor on the bench. Coach Frank Reich plans to sit Jacoby Brissett against the Bengals on Thursday night, the Colts’ first game since Andrew Luck announced his retirement. Either Phillip Walker or Chad Kelly will start, competing for the No. 2 job. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indy without Luck, but Brissett won't play Thursday

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017 file photo Seattle Seahawks kicker Blair Walsh reacts after he missed a field goal at the end of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Seattle. The Atlanta Falcons have brought in Walsh to compete for their kicking job. Walsh was at practice Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 and will get a shot to beat out Giorgio Tavecchio, who’s made only four of eight field goal attempts during the preseason. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, file)
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks 12/31/2017

Aug. 25, 2019 02:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017 file photo Seattle Seahawks kicker Blair Walsh reacts after he missed a field goal at the end of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Seattle. The Atlanta Falcons have brought in Walsh to compete for their kicking job. Walsh was at practice Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 and will get a shot to beat out Giorgio Tavecchio, who’s made only four of eight field goal attempts during the preseason. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, file)
Falcons bring in Blair Walsh to compete for kicking job

Aug. 25, 2019 02:15 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey takes part in kicking drills during the NFL football team's training camp Monday, July 29, 2019, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Specialist spots still in flux, as Vikings add kicker/punter

By Dave Campbell Aug. 12, 2019 07:45 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks special teams coordinator Brian Schneider gestures during practice, Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the team's NFL football training facility in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
After Pro Bowl season with Jets, Myers lands back in Seattle

By Tim Booth Jun. 06, 2019 07:14 PM EDT

AP Sources: Seahawks bring back LB Kendricks, K Jason Myers

By Tim Booth Mar. 13, 2019 08:41 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks hope they have found the solution for their recent kicking troubles in Jason Myers and are bringing back linebacker Mychal...