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NEWS ABOUT: Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson stories: 9 news summaries

 Most Underpaid Athletes 

Even LeBron James makes the list—relatively speaking, of course

Oct 3, 09 6:27 AM CDT
(Newser) - If you set aside the fact that even the minimum-earning NBA player ($457,558) is still in the top 1% of American earners, you can appreciate that some sports standouts are relatively underpaid. Yahoo! Sports lists some of the biggies:
  • Tim Lincecum, MLB, San Francisco Giants: Though he’s
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sports • NBA • NFL • MLB • NHL • LeBron James • Martin Brodeur • Mark Reynolds • Adrian Peterson • Joe Flacco • Rajon Rondo • sports salaries • Zack Greinke • Hanley Ramirez • Tim Lincecum • US athletes • Elvis Dumervil

Redskins Beat Vikings,
Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Defense dominates Minnesota's running game

Dec 24, 07 12:29 AM CST
(Newser) - With the final NFC playoff spot on the line, Washington overpowered Minnesota 32-21 last night, the Washington Post reports. Now, with a win next week against Dallas, or if the Vikings and Saints both lose, the Redskins earn a berth. The Vikings merely needed to win this game, but were... More »

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NFL • Washington Redskins • Minnesota Vikings • Adrian Peterson • Todd Collins

 Vikings Burst Past Bears

Minnesota secures 20-13 win and potential playoff spot

Dec 18, 07 4:23 AM CST
(Newser) - The Vikings came back from 10 behind last night to lock up a 20-13 triumph over the Bears and tally their fifth consecutive victory. This improbable streak for Minnesota, nearly marred by quarterback Tavaris Jackson's four turnovers, places them in contention for the NFC wild-card slot. Adrian Peterson's resurgence in... More »

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NFL • Chicago Bears • Brian Urlacher • Minnesota Vikings • Adrian Peterson • Tavaris Jackson • Brooks Bollinger • Kyle Orton

Philly's Feeley Throws 4 INTs in Seattle Loss

Elsewhere, Minnesota rips Detroit, Carolina crushes San Fran

Dec 2, 07 6:02 PM CST
(Newser) - The Philadelphia Eagles, missing starting QB Donovan McNabb, nearly pulled off a dramatic comeback today after a 64-yard punt return by do-it-all running back Brian Westbrook. But Seattle linebacker Lofa Tatupu intercepted A.J. Feeley for the third time with seconds to go in the game sealing a 28-24 victory... More »

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NFL • Carolina Panthers • football • San Francisco 49ers • Detroit Lions • Philadelphia Eagles • Donovan McNabb • Minnesota Vikings • Adrian Peterson • Seattle Seahawks • Vinny Testaverde • Aaron Feeley • Lofa Tatupu

Chicago Keeps Hope Alive

Hester (two return TDs), Gould key Bears comeback in 37-34 OT win

Nov 25, 07 9:25 PM CST
(Newser) - In what may have been a season-saver, the Bears calmly overcame a fourth-quarter 14-point deficit, winning on an overtime field goal by a gimlet-eyed Robbie Gould. All-world return specialist Devin Hester had two long second-half touchdowns; frequent Chicago goat Rex Grossman was sharp on the last two scoring drives. More »

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NFL • Chicago Bears • Denver Broncos • Rex Grossman • Adrian Peterson • Devin Hester • Dre Bly • Bernard Berrian

With Peyton Watching, Eli, Giants Bomb

Younger Manning throws four INTs in blowout loss to Vikings

Nov 25, 07 6:59 PM CST
(Newser) - It was deja vu for Eli Manning today, who provided Minnesota all the offense it needed, throwing four interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns. The four picks in the 41-17 Giants loss tied his career high, set against these same Vikings just two seasons ago. Meanwhile, opposing quarterback... More »

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NFL • New York Giants • Eli Manning • Minnesota Vikings • Adrian Peterson • Tarvaris Jackson

Peterson Sets Rush Record

Viking rookie's 296 yards is new NFL single-game mark

Nov 4, 07 6:13 PM CST
(Newser) - Move aside, Jamal Lewis, there's a new holder of the single-game rushing record, and he's a rookie. In a spectacular performance, Adrian Peterson ran over, around, and through the San Diego Charger defense on the way to 296 yards in only his 8th pro game, one yard better than the... More »

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Minnesota Vikings • San Diego Chargers • Adrian Peterson • NFL records • single game rushing record • Jamal Lewis • Antonio Cromartie

Peterson Broils Bears 34-31

Rookie's 361 yards, 3 TDs lead Minnesota to last-minute road victory over Chicago

Oct 14, 07 11:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - Minnesota halfback Adrian Peterson made a strong case for Rookie of the Year honors, racking up 361 all-purpose yards—3rd most in history—in a 34-31 win. Against a misfiring Chicago defense, the Oklahoma product rumbled for three long touchdowns, then rattled off a 53-yard kickoff return to set up... More »

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NFL • Chicago Bears • Minnesota Vikings • Adrian Peterson • Brian Griese • Devin Hester

Falcons In Dog House Sans Vick

New QB takes 6 sacks in loss as Vikings rookie tears up the turf

Sep 9, 07 4:28 PM CDT
(Newser) - With Vick in the doghouse, the Falcon’s new QB tossed 2 INT's and took 6 sacks in a 24-3 rout to Minnesota. Replacement Joey Harrington went 23-for-32 and notched 199 yards, but both errant throws were returned for TDs, the AP reports. And Warrick Dunn's spikes couldn't tear up... More »

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NFL • Atlanta Falcons • Michael Vick • football • Minnesota Vikings • Joey Harrington • Warrick Dunn • Adrian Peterson • Tarvaris Jackson

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