Vikes In Camp...Twins Get Nats Closer...Tebow Signs

Posted: 30 July, 2010

MANKATO(AP) - The Minnesota Vikings start training camp practice this afternoon in Mankato. Their bitter loss to New Orleans in the NFC title game is still fresh in their minds, and they're still not sure if quarterback Brett Favre will return for another run at a Super Bowl.
    
TWINS GET NATS CLOSER

MINNEAPOLIS(AP) - The Minnesota Twins are sending minor leaguers Wilson Ramos and Joe Testa to the Washington Nationals for All-Star closer Matt Capps and some cash. Capps has earned 26 saves in 30 chances. He'll help bolster a bullpen that'sbeen missing closer Joe Nathan.
 
TEBOW SIGNS WITH DENVER

ENGLEWOOD(AP) - Tim Tebow has agreed to a contract with the Denver Broncos. The two-time national champion from Florida and 25th pick in the NFL draft missed the first three workouts for rookies and selected veterans while his agent, Jimmy Sexton, and general manager Brian Xanders hammered out a deal. ESPN has reported the deal is worth $33 million over five years with $8.7 million guaranteed.