Two new Vikings cheerleaders have been on the receiving end of hate and bigotry despite earning roster spots through a grueling audition process.

Amid fan backlash to the hiring of cheerleaders Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn, the Minnesota Vikings are defending their squad.

The Minnesota Vikings received an onslaught of backlash on social media after it hired two male cheerleaders, Louie Conn and ...