Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles throws football during practice session
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:23 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles participated in a lighthearted football session during a team practice, appearing in a video that gained traction online. The footage shows Miles throwing long passes on the field, which prompted social media users to compare her athletic ability to the current quarterback situation at the Minnesota Vikings. While the Vikings navigate roster questions involving Kyler Murray and J. J. McCarthy, the Lynx remain focused on the final portion of their WNBA regular season. The team currently holds a lead in the league standings as they prepare for the remainder of their schedule. Once the FIBA World Cup concludes, Miles is expected to return to league action to finish her rookie campaign. The viral video serves as a brief distraction for the Lynx as they head toward the end of their current season.
- •Olivia Miles appeared in a viral video throwing footballs during a Minnesota Lynx practice.
- •Social media users compared Miles to current Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks Kyler Murray and J. J. McCarthy.
- •The Minnesota Lynx currently sit at the top of the WNBA standings.
- •Miles continues her rookie season following the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
- 10:23 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Vikings need a QB’ – Olivia Miles playing quarterback in Minnesota Lynx practice goes viral
"Olivia Miles was seen throwing dimes in Minnesota Lynx practice, and WNBA fans love to see it. The NFL season has officially begun, and football fever is sweeping across the United States.
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