Why are the Vikings playing in London this week?

The Minnesota Vikings play away from home this week, far away. They will take on the Cleveland Browns at Twickenham Stadium in London.

Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, tells Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer why the NFL is scheduling games in foreign countries.

To listen to their conversation, click the audio player above.

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