Vikings coach Priefer suspended for homophobic remark

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(Reuters) - The Minnesota Vikings have suspended special teams co-ordinator Mike Priefer for three games without pay on Friday after an independent investigation revealed he used homophobic remarks during the 2012 NFL season. Former punter Chris Kluwe made allegations against Priefer earlier this year. The investigation found Priefer made a single homophobic statement to Kluwe. "In this instance, Coach Priefer fell short of what is expected," Vikings owner Zygi Wilf and president Mark Wilf said in a statement.

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