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Rob Kleifield is a former Division I football player turned sports journalist and content creator. In May 2019, Kleifield earned his undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of Arizona, where he played inside linebacker from 2015-16. He earned his Master's in Sports Journalism degree from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in December 2020. Kleifield served as a sports intern at The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. He also pre…

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Puppy power: How two Phoenix Rising FC players are combating the coronavirus pandemic

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U.S. Soccer Federation closes youth development program because of coronavirus

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Phoenix Rising FC players hopeful for return of soccer and roaring crowds

Phoenix Rising FC players hopeful for return of soccer and roaring crowds

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News | Minnesota Vikings – vikings.com

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By Rob Kleifield
| Minnesota Vikings
The countdown to kickoff — and the NFL's best stadium chant — is underway. With Vikings 2026 Training Camp beginning next week and the first exhibition less than a month away, the excitement for game days is rapidly growing. We're eager for touchdowns, celebrations, victories and rallying cries. The latter is important to note since it gives Minnesota a supreme home-field advantage.
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Vikings Film Breakdown: Studying Rookie Safety Jakobe Thomas

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By Rob Kleifield
| Minnesota Vikings
As the Vikings navigated free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft, bringing in players from the pro and college ranks, we've taken a deeper look at newcomers' games — the ways they've stood out; why their fit with Minnesota makes sense; and what was said about them in early evaluations, and more recently. We previously studied free-agent signings Kyler Murray, James Pierre and Jauan Jennings. Now, the club's Top 5 draft picks: Caleb Banks, Jake Golday, Domonique Orange, Caleb Tiernan and Jakobe Thomas.
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2026 Vikings Training Camp Preview: Wide Receivers & Tight Ends

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By Rob Kleifield
| Minnesota Vikings
Jul 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM Rob Kleifield Writer, Editor & Quality Control To gear up for the fun, which fans can begin indulging in Aug. 1 on Back Together Weekend: Saturday Edition, Vikings.com is using the runway before camp to reintroduce the team's position groups. On Monday, we previewed the quarterbacks room. Here's the remainder of the schedule through July 23.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

I never have, but I'm not saying I never will! I'd love the chance to write a story on a typewriter - I'm a bit of an old soul.

How is social media changing news?

Social media helps journalists produce news quicker than ever before. It also helps readers consume news faster, and more frequently.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

Hard to say it's truthfully funny, but #fakenews can be used by trolls in situations that aren't necessarily warranted.