emily leiker

As for where I’m headed: I’ll be joining the Minnesota @StarTribune’s Vikings beat starting Nov. 18. Covering the NFL has been a dream since I was 13. To have this opportunity at 24 makes me so proud. Thanks to @Ryan_Kostecka & @NailaJeanMeyers. I can’t wait to keep growing.

The Vikings’ Brian Asamoah II is helping bring football to Ghana, and he’s taking teammates along for the journey. Don't miss this one from @emleiker: startribune.com/minnesota-viki…

Brian Asamoah (@brianasamoah) is helping the NFL take football global by bringing the sport to Ghana, his country of heritage. In doing so, he's also opening eyes to the country itself, including those of teammates Aaron Jones and Jordan Addison. Read: bit.ly/3Gwfzhh

Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah kicking off training camp. O’Connell highlighted the fact Christian Darrisaw, Will Fries and Rondale Moore aren’t on the PUP list to start camp. “I want to highlight the work they did the summer, to put themselves in position to be on the…

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says rookie TE Gavin Bartholomew is dealing with a lower back injury. He was placed on the PUP list yesterday.

I’m firing up the Access #Vikings newsletter to return on Friday, and it’ll be with you every week through the 2025 Vikings season. Sign up for the free newsletter here: link.email.startribune.com/join/7v1/signu…

For the first time, @StarTribune and @StribSports are creating a new beat that's solely dedicated to women's sports in Minnesota — and there's no better state to do so. Do you want to be a part of creating a brand new beat? Apply and come join us. linkedin.com/jobs/view/4268…

Bartholomew had been dealing with an unknown injury during OTAs.

The #Vikings announced that 40 players reported for training camp on Sunday, including QBs J.J. McCarthy and Sam Howell. First practice is Wednesday.

The Jordan Addison case was settled legally, but an NFL suspension could follow. @emleiker has details on the Vikings receiver's decision to plead to a lesser charge. startribune.com/vikings-jordan…

From Jordan Addison’s camp:

Looks like this is over for today. Online court records show the proceeding as “held,” and now list a new pretrial hearing for 10:30 a.m. CT on Thursday, July 17.

Jordan Addison’s trial for drunk driving charges stemming from his July 2024 arrest is scheduled for this morning in LA County Superior Court. He pleaded not guilty in December. More, including what league punishment could look like if convicted: startribune.com/jordan-addison…

The Minnesota Vikings and the Wilf Family have committed $500,000 to support rescue and recovery efforts from the devastating floods in Kerr County and Texas Hill Country.

2025 APSE Student Contest: Shelby Swanson, Wynton Jackson share first-place honors ⁦@shelbymswanson⁩ ⁦@WyntonJackson⁩ apsportseditors.com/2025-apse-stud…

Red Panda, a beloved halftime performer, fell and suffered an injury at Target Center during Tuesday's Lynx game. @shelbymswanson has the story: startribune.com/red-panda-inju…

Congratulations to long-time #Vikings Equipment Manager Dennis Ryan on receiving the @ProFootballHOF Award of Excellence! 👏👏👏

Which 15 players make up the Vikings' core around J.J. McCarthy? 🤔 On our latest Access Vikings pod (and last before a bit of summer break), Andrew Krammer and I discussed just that, even ranking our respective lists to create some debate. 🔗 in thread ⤵️

Guest of the hour at @APSE_sportmedia conference: @StarTribune’s very own Stribby Oh and also @emleiker @shelbymswanson