NFL Draft

After starting his career at North Carolina State as a tight end, Garrett Bradbury soon favored a move inside to the offensive line so he could be on the field as much as possible.

Shaquem Griffin had walked away from his cellphone when it buzzed. His twin brother, Shaquill, recognized the 425 area code that flashed on the screen and started charging after his brother.

As he maneuvered through the NFL draft on Saturday, Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman certainly had his eye on filling team needs.

The Minnesota Vikings selected Central Florida cornerback Mike Hughes with the 30th pick in the first round on Thursday night, resisting temptation to pass up a premium position while counting on depth in the pool of offensive linemen to help them later in the draft.

Philadelphia, PA (Learfield Wire Services) - The final day of the 2017 NFL Draft was a busy one for the Minnesota Vikings with nine picks, including four in the seventh round.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — After sitting out of the first round, the Minnesota Vikings didn't want to wait any longer.

AN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs were going to be tough to beat on Saturday as long as Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge were both scoring at more than a point-a-minute pace.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two former Minnesota players have been selected in the fourth round of the NFL draft, cornerback Eric Murray and linebacker De'Vondre Campbell.

Chicago (Learfield Wire Services) -  Offensive lineman Willie Beavers of Western Michigan was the first player the Minnesota Vikings chose to start a very busy Saturday.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings head into the last day of the NFL draft armed with six picks in the final four rounds.

Draft begins with quarterbacks taken 1-2 CHICAGO (AP) — Two quarterbacks were followed by a pair of Buckeyes as the NFL draft got underway in Chicago.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings addressed a glaring need at wide receiver, selecting Mississippi's Laquon Treadwell with 23rd overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

Who will the Vikings pick? Eden Prairie, MN  --  The National Football League Draft begins tonight in Chicago. The Vikings have the 23rd pick.  What are your thoughts?

Spurs still perfect at home UNDATED (AP) — David West contributed 15 points and a season-high 13 rebounds for the Spurs, who led 68-51 at halftime of their sixth consecutive win. In other NBA action: — LeBron James and Kyrie Irving combined for 66 points and J.R. Smith added 25 as Cleveland claimed its fifth straight win, 121-115 over the Wizards in Washington. James finished with a team-high 34 p