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Longtime Vikings announcer Paul Allen almost quit the job after the 2021 season, he said in a recent interview on Craig Kilborn's podcast. He was worn down late that year — which wound up being the end of the Rick Spielman-Mike Zimmer era — and wasn't sure he still wanted to do it.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 27

Minnesota Vikings games to remain on KFAN radio through 2031

In a press release where both sides said really nice things about each other, the Minnesota Vikings and iHeartMedia Minneapolis announced Friday that KFAN-FM 100.3 will remain the radio home of the Vikings through 2031.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 17

Very Optimistic Justin Jefferson Injury Update via KOC and Paul Allen

The 2-0 Minnesota Vikings are matched up this Sunday against one of the leading Super Bowl favorites, both entering the season, and now, the Houston Texans, who are also undefeated, after two weeks.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 15

Paul Allen's call of Justin Jefferson's 97-yard touchdown was electric

Longtime Vikings radio play-by-play announcer Paul Allen delivered another electric call during Justin Jefferson's 97-yard touchdown catch-and-run from Sam Darnold in Sunday's victory over the 49ers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 29

Former Blazers Star Drew Inspiration From Late Owner Paul Allen

Former Portland Trail Blazers star forward Scottie Pippen experienced some of the highest moments in NBA history. He was part of two different three-peats while a member of the Chicago Bulls and is one of the best players to ever step onto an NBA court.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 22

Will Jody Allen Be Portland’s Permanent Owner?

When longtime Portland Trail Blazers majority owner (and Microsoft co-founder) Paul Allen passed away in 2018 due to complications from his non-Hodgkin lymphoma, his younger sister Jody was named the executor and trustee of the billionaire's estate.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 4

Could Jeff Bezos Be Preparing To Purchase Seattle Seahawks?

The Seattle Seahawks are on pretty stable footing both on and off the field, but the ownership situation is absolutely something to monitor moving forward.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / June 30

How NFL Sunday Ticket Trial Could Complicate Seattle Seahawks Future Sale

The National Football League lost their court antitrust court case in regards to NFL Sunday Ticket on Thursday afternoon with over $14 billion in damages needing to be repaid.

Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / January 19

Voice of the Vikings Paul Allen questions if 'analytics add up' for keeping Cousins

Is this the year the Vikings get aggressive and trade up for a franchise quarterback? Minnesota Vikings radio play-by-play announcer Paul Allen talked

NFL News / The 33rd Team / January 17

In-Depth Look Into Each NFL Head Coaching Vacancy: What Could Teams Do Next?

This year's coaching cycle is the busiest in recent history, and there's plenty of debate about which team has the best situation. Let's take a bird's-eye view and examine each team's owners, general managers, quarterbacks and draft capital situation.

NFL News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / October 24

Vikings announcer: 'These sour bleep Niners can get out of town'

Paul Allen, the longtime radio announcer of the Minnesota Vikings, could be speeding his way to another viral moment thanks to his game-ending call after the Vikings defeated the 49ers 22-17 Monday night. The game effectively ended with Vikings safety Cam Bynum intercepting San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy with 25 seconds to play.

Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / September 28, 2023

Vikings announcer Paul Allen feared he would lose job after viral 'No! No!' call

Paul Allen, the radio announcer of the Minnesota Vikings since 2002, was featured Wednesday night in an NFL Films special celebrating his viral career. The feature starts in Buffalo recapping a historic game for the Vikings from the view of Allen with his calls looped in.

Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / September 19, 2023

Growing fame for man who went viral with Vikings announcer clips

Jakob Berger has reached 100,000 followers on TikTok and his videos have been watched nearly 5 million times, catapulting him to a level of social media fame that he never saw coming when he began mimicking NFL announcers in exaggerated fashion. "I don't know the guy's name.

NFL News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / August 11, 2023

'Real talent': Vikings announcer gets another shoutout from Pat McAfee

Paul Allen drawing praise from Pat McAfee is becoming a bit of a regular thing. Last year, McAfee applauded the Minnesota Vikings radio announcer's emotional calls from the mid-November thriller between the Vikings and Buffalo Bills.

Seahawks, Trail Blazers Still Not for Sale Despite Offers, Legal Obligations

Nike’s co-founder wants to buy the Portland Trail Blazers, and the franchise legally must be sold — but it’s unclear when that will happen. The Blazers and Seattle Seahawks were put in the hands of an estate their previous owner, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, died in 2018, with instructions to sell the teams and donate the proceeds to charity.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15, 2023

Vikings radio announcer obliterated Reagor over mistake

Vikings radio announcer obliterated WR Jalen Reagor over mistake

Sunday’s NFC wild-card game between the Giants and Vikings was tight, and looked like it had the potential to swing on just about any given play.

Did Giants get away with false start on TD against Vikings?

Vikings C Garrett Bradbury to return for wild-card Game

Which pro sports teams have never won a championship?

Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / November 13, 2022

Vikings announcer goes crazy during wild finish

Minnesota Vikings radio announcer Paul Allen added a few more memorable highlights to his career on Sunday. The excitable play-by-play man is known for big moments, like his "This is not Detroit this is the Super Bowl" shout after Brett Favre threw an interception in the 2009 NFC title game, or his "No!

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7, 2022

Report: Damian Lillard 'not seeing eye-to-eye' with Trail Blazers owner Jody Allen

Citing a team source, the report states that Allen has refused to speak with Lillard, who is allegedly having issues with the way the team is being run.

Owner Jody Allen: Seahawks, Trail Blazers are not for sale

Trail Blazers plan to waive Eric Bledsoe, several teams expected to pursue guard in free agency

Report: Damian Lillard contract extension not a ‘sure thing’

Who has the highest single-season PPG average for every NBA team?

The 'Second-leading scorer on every NBA team' quiz

Seahawks Insider Explains Latest Jody Allen Statement

There will be no change in ownership for the Seattle Seahawks anytime soon. That’s what the team’s chair, Jody Allen, revealed in her statement regarding the potential sale of the Seahawks and the Portland Trail Blazers.

Seattle Seahawks News / The Cold Wire / July 6, 2022

Seahawks Ownership May Have Revealed A Timeline For A Sale

Paul Allen purchased the Seattle Seahawks in 1997 for $194 million. He was the franchise’s lucky charm because the Seahawks started to become a great team under his ownership.

NBA News / Sportsnaut / May 27, 2022

Trail Blazers to be put up for sale within next 18 months

When billionaire Paul Allen died in 2018, there was a lack of clarity surrounding who would next lead the two sports franchises he owned.

Report: Trail Blazers hiring ESPN analyst Mike Schmitz as assistant GM

The top 25 NBA duos of all time

The 'Second-leading scorer on every NBA team' quiz

25 songs that are synonymous with the films they appeared in

Here's a look at 25 established songs, not those produced specifically for a film's soundtrack, that have become well-known for their place in movie history.

Sports & Politics Intersect: USAG officials tumble as Nassar victims fight to hold those in power accountable

USA Gymnastics has long been in need of an administrative housecleaning. As of this week, it appears one is about to be forced on it.

Doc Rivers encouraging voting with pins worn by coaching staff

City of Oakland reportedly set to sue the Raiders over relocation

Trail Blazers pay tribute to late owner Paul Allen with rose on seat

Sports & Politics Intersect: Nike just does it

"Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything. #JustDoIt" - Colin Kaepernick Nike has thrown even more fuel onto the ongoing national

Tom Brady 'likes' Instagram post about Colin Kaepernick’s Nike deal

... but avoids questions about it

LeBron: ‘I stand with Nike’ amid Colin Kaepernick ad controversy

NFL projected to make $2B-plus a year from legalized gambling

Seattle arena construction will not begin without NHL expansion vote

NFL News / SNIPdaily / July 19, 2018

Breaking down the 10 richest NFL owners

The National Football League has no problem printing money and moving the meter, and the owners put up tons of dough just to make all 32 teams run. Some NFL franchise overseers are more well off than others — some are billionaires many multiple times over.

Best and worst playoff result in the history of each 2017-18 NFL playoff team