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Judge blocks suspensions of Vikings' Williamses (AP)

<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/topstories/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081204/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_nfl_suspensions_vikings"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20081203/capt.4ca9fe610f7b4afea4336578e5cf6064.nfl_doping_suspensions_football__ny176.jpg?x=130&y=109&q=85&sig=DdLcBG28wFImuBmf5b_rnA--" align="left" height="109" width="130" alt="These 2008 season images provided by the NFL show Minnesota Vikings football players from left, Kevin Williams and Pat Williams. Both players were suspended for four games without pay by the NFL on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 for violating the league's anti-doping policy. Also suspended were New Orleans Saints football players Charles Grant, Deuce McAllister, Will Smith and Houston Texans football player Bryan Pittman. All six were punished for using a diuretic, which can serve as a masking agent for steroids. (AP Photo/NFL) NO SALES" border="0" /></a>AP - A Minnesota judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the NFL's suspension of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy, but the players' status for Sunday's game at Detroit remained uncertain. Hennepin County District Judge Gary Larson issued the temporary restraining order at the players' request, saying he wanted more time to hear arguments in the case. No further hearing date immediately was set.</p><br clear="all"/>