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Peterson bounces back as Vikings rip Bengals

Dec. 13, 2009
Adrian Peterson ran as if he was angry about his recent struggles, and the Minnesota Vikings rode his resurgence to an important victory.
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NFL: Minnesota 30, Cincinnati 10

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Adrian Peterson led Minnesota with two touchdowns and the Vikings clinched an NFC playoff berth Sunday with a 30-10 rout of the Cincinnati Bengals.

NFL: Minnesota 36, Chicago 10

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Brett Favre threw three first-half touchdown passes Sunday and the Minnesota Vikings went on to bury the Chicago Bears 36-10.

NFL: Minnesota 27, Detroit 10

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Adrian Peterson ran for two touchdowns and 133 yards and Brett Favre passed for 344 yards in a 27-10 Minnesota Vikings victory Sunday over the Detroit Lions.

NFL: Minnesota 38, St. Louis 10

ST.LOUIS, Mo., Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Minnesota's Adrian Peterson scored the first of his two touchdowns early in the game Sunday and the unbeaten Vikings went on to rip the St. Louis Rams 38-10.

NFL: Minnesota 42, Detroit 10

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Rookie Adrian Peterson ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, helping the Minnesota Vikings win their third straight game, 42-10 over Detroit.

Vikes' Peterson expected to play Sunday

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Minnesota rookie running back Adrian Peterson is expected to return to the Vikings lineup Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

Vikings' Peterson has ligament tear

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Minnesota rookie running back Adrian Peterson, one week after setting an NFL rushing record, suffered a knee injury and will likely miss at least one game.

Bengals extend Marvin Lewis' contract

CINCINNATI, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Bengals Monday extended the contract of Coach Marvin Lewis one year through 2008.

Bears place Adrian Peterson on IR

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Chicago Bears running back Adrian Peterson has been placed on the injured reserve list, ending his season.

Peterson sets 1-AA rushing record

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Even on a subpar day, Adrian Peterson of Georgia Southern was good enough to become the all-time rushing leader in Division I-AA history Saturday.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler