News on Adrian Peterson

AP Source: Bears, RB Taylor agree on deal

2010-03-05T12:15:36Z

<div id="subtitle">Person with knowledge of the negotiation: Bears, RB Chester Taylor agree to 4-year contract</div><div><p>A person with knowledge of the negotiation says Vikings running back Chester Taylor has agreed to a four-year, $12.5 million contract with division rival Chicago that i...

miami celebs

2010-02-06T17:31:50Z

Minnesota Vikings football player Adrian Peterson greets fans outside Mansion nightclub Miami Beach, Florida - 05.02.10

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Saints end Favre's dream for Super Bowl

2010-02-22T15:12:29Z

<div><p>Garrett Hartley kicked a 40-yard field goal in over-time to lift New Orleans past Minnesota 31-28 and send the Saints to their first Super Bowl, where they will face Indianapolis.</p>&lt...

Saints beat Vikings in OT, reach 1st Super Bowl

2010-02-22T15:33:19Z

<div id="subtitle">Saints make 1st Super Bowl, beat Vikings 31-28 in OT for NFC title</div><div><p>A 40-yard field goal in overtime by a little-known kicker could become as famous as jambalaya in these parts.</p><p>The New Orleans Saints, a team with no home and an uncertain future fiv...

NFC Championship Football

2010-01-24T22:30:24Z

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, is consoled by New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (25) after the NFC Championship NFL football game...

Cowboys Vikings Football

2010-01-17T12:00:48Z

Dallas Cowboys' Terence Newman (41) and Ken Hamlin (26) try to stop Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson (28) during the first half of an RB Chris Johnson a unanimous choice for AP's All-Pro team</div><div><p>Chris Johnson didn't get any votes for MVP. He didn't miss any for The Associated Press 2009 NFL All-Pro team.</p><p>The 2,000-yard rusher from the Minnesota Vikings have been a clear run-first team in four years under coach Brad Childress, until that Brett Favre fellow came to to...

Vikings Bears Football

2009-12-31T14:16:11Z

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is tackled by Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Chicago, Mon...

Vikings stars haven't been shining much lately

2010-02-23T07:27:24Z

<div id="subtitle">After a league-high 8 players land on Pro Bowl squad, Vikings need stars to step it up</div><div><p>The lasting image of Minnesota's most recent loss was a stunned Adrian Peterson, his helmet shed to reveal steam coming off his mostly covered face o...

Cutler leads Bears over Vikings, 36-30 in OT

2010-02-23T08:40:10Z

<div id="subtitle">Cutler TD pass to Aromashodu lifts Bears over Vikings 36-30 in OT</div><div><p>Brett Favre cranked up and made one more impossible throw, zinging a touchdown pass in the fading seconds. Too bad for the Minnesota Vikings, that merely put them into overtime.</p><p>The Vikings lo...

Browns' Cribbs and Harrison break records in win over Chiefs

2010-02-23T13:20:37Z

<div><p>KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Cleveland's Joshua Cribbs and Jerome Harrison delivered record-b...

Saints survive scare to stretch win streak to 13 games

2010-02-23T16:31:44Z

<div><p>The New Orleans Saints had to go the distance to match the Indianapolis Colts with a perfect record by beating the Atlanta Falcons 26-23 Sunday and run their win streak to 13 games.</p><p>Dr...

Vikings pillage Bengals to clinch playoff berth

2010-02-23T16:37:17Z

<div><p>MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Adrian Peterson rushed for two touchdowns and the Minnesota Vikings clinched a playoff spot with a 30-10 win over the Cincinnati...

Peterson, Vikings bounce back, beat Bengals 30-10

2010-02-23T16:41:05Z

<div id="subtitle">Adrian Peterson scores twice, and Vikings bounce back with a 30-10 win over Bengals</div><div><p>Adrian Peterson ran as if he was angry about his recent struggles, and the Minnesota Vikings rode his resurgence to an important victory.</p><p>Peterson had 97 yards and tw...

Fantasy playoffs are here: Let the fretting begin!

2010-02-23T18:28:03Z

<div id="subtitle">FANTASY FOOTBALL: As fantasy playoffs begin, beware the temptation to overthink lineup</div><div><p>As the long-awaited fantasy football playoffs get under way this week, one of the most troubling matchups takes place in Minnesota.</p><p>The Vikings' Adrian Peterson is...

Vikings RB Peterson gets 109 mph speeding ticket

2010-02-23T21:20:13Z

<div id="subtitle">Vikings RB Adrian Peterson cited for speeding in Minnesota, clocked at 109 mph</div><div><p>Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson could lose his driver's license after police clocked him driving at 109 mph — nearly twice the posted speed limit — on a suburban

Vikings Peterson Speeding Football

2009-12-03T11:32:37Z

FILE - This is a Nov. 22, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson on the sidelines during the second quarter of an NFL football game against Seattle Seahawks, in Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/

Favre leads Vikings past Cutler, Bears 36-10

2010-02-23T23:07:18Z

<div id="subtitle">Favre throws for 392 yards and 3 TDs, Cutler throws 2 more INTs and Vikes beat up Bears 36-10</div><div><p>For years, opposing defenses have crammed near the line of scrimmage and dared the Minnesota Vikings to beat them through the air.</p><p>With Brett Favre at the helm, thi...