Adrian Peterson

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson plowed through San Diego's defense for 126 yards and two touchdowns on 20 rushes in three quarters on Sunday, and the Minnesota Vikings trampled Philip Rivers and the injury-depleted Chargers 31-14.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The defense has rested in the trial of a South Dakota man accused of killing the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. Twenty-nine-year-old Joseph Patterson has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in the October 2013 death of Tyrese Robert Ruffin, who was the son of his girlfriend and Peterson...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson had 192 total yards and the Minnesota Vikings rebounded from a rough season opener for a 26-16 victory Sunday over the Detroit Lions.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A man accused of killing the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson two years ago is set to stand trial in South Dakota.

Mankato, MN (Learfield Sports) -- Adrian Peterson says he’s happy to be back and is ready for training camp – and so is his team.

MLB-SCHEDULE Royals beat Cole to go 20 games over .500...Choo cycles...Grand slams for Gutierrez and Holliday UNDATED (AP) — The AL Central-leading Kansas City Royals touched Pittsburgh's 13-game winner Gerrit Cole for three runs in the eighth inning to break up a scoreless duel in their 3-1 victory over the Pirates. Jarrod Dyson's two-run single was the big hit in the eighth.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to restructure the final three years of the running back's contract.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says Adrian Peterson has two choices: He can either play for the Vikings or he cannot play at all.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Adrian Peterson has informed Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer that he will not be attending the team's optional practices that start on Tuesday.

NBA PLAYOFFS Cavs on the verge of NBA Finals CLEVELAND (AP) — Not too many NBA players can record a triple-double after missing their first 10 shots. Then again, LeBron James is no ordinary player.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman says he has "no interest" in trading star running back Adrian Peterson.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL has reinstated Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, clearing the way for him to return after missing most of last season while facing child abuse charges in Texas.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have been taking advantage of their opportunity to communicate with Adrian Peterson.

(Minneapolis, MN- Minnesota News Network)  --  Several Vikings officials have openly expressed the desire to have Adrian Peterson back on the team next season, but it appears the suspended running back may not feel the same.