Judge hears arguments in Stringer lawsuit

St. Paul — After hearing more than two hours of arguments Tuesday, Hennepin County District Judge Gary Larson said he would rule soon on whether to dismiss a $100 million wrongful-death lawsuit filed by Korey Stringer’s widow against the Minnesota Vikings and team physicians.

The Vikings have asked Larson to throw out the lawsuit filed by Kelci Stringer, who claims her husband didn’t receive proper medical care when he collapsed during training camp July 31, 2001.

Lions visit committee

Palm Beach, Fla. — The Detroit Lions told the NFL’s committee on diversity Tuesday that they tried to interview minority candidates before hiring new coach Steve Mariucci. Owner William Ford Jr. and president Matt Millen met for 90 minutes with the committee. Mariucci was the only person interviewed for the job after Marty Mornhinweg was fired.