Tony Sparano

Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano dies at 56

By STEVEN WINEJuly 22, 2018 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Tony Sparano once beat Bill Belichick with the single wing, but wasn't as old as that made him sound.

Sparano was only 56 when he died unexpectedly Sunday. The Minnesota Vikings announced his death in a statement that did not provide a cause...

Vikings are still one of NFL’s best

Jim RomsaasOctober 30, 2016 GMT

It’s funny how one defeat can drastically change perspective.

Prior to last Sunday’s loss at Philadelphia, the football world was bullish on the Vikings. They were undefeated, Sam Bradford was in the MVP conversation and the defense was being compared to the ‘85 Bears and the 2000 Ravens.

Behind the shades, Tony Sparano gives Vikings’ O-line fresh set of eyes

By Mark CraigJuly 24, 2016 GMT

Mention Tony Sparano, and the eyes come to mind. More specifically, its the sunglasses. Day or night, inside or out, theyre providing persistent shade while casting the cool yet combustible 54-year-old as a perfect big-screen wise guy to protect Michael Corleones blind side.