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Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings walks off the field after his team's 24-17 loss to the San Diego Chargers during their season-opening game on September 11, 2011 at Qualcomm Stadium in San DIego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Adrian Peterson wins NFL MVP award

Barry Wilner, Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings' star came back better than ever, just missing Eric Dickerson's longstanding rushing record and closing out the season with two of the top NFL awards from The Associated Press...
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San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore listens to a question during a news conference on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in New Orleans. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game on Feb. 3. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

49ers' Frank Gore kept hope through all the adversity

Paul Newberry, Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Ray Rice has known nothing but winning since he came into the NFL...
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Fifth round draft pick Chris Rainey #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during their rookie minicamp at the Pittsburgh Steelers South Side training facility on May 4, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Steelers cut rookie arrested in Fla. on battery charge

Will Graves, Associated Press
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Pittsburgh Steeler rookie running back Chris Rainey has been arrested in Florida, accused of slapping his girlfriend...
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Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on October 2, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Falcons RB Michael Turner apologizes for DUI arrest

Paul Newberry, Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner has apologized to his team and its fans for his drunken driving arrest...
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Running back Adrian Peterson of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings stands on the court during halftime as the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Miami Heat in Game Two of the 2012 NBA Finals at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 14, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Adrian Peterson hospitalized after allergic reaction to seafood

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - Minnesota Viking's running back, Adrian Peterson, has been temporarily hospitalized for an allergic reaction to seafood...
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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch watching from the bench area during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)

Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch charged with DUI

Tim Booth, Associated Press
(AP) - Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was charged Wednesday with driving under the influence by the district attorney's office in Alameda County, Calif...
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Attorney says Adrian Peterson charges a 'total fabrication'

Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson was a victim, not the aggressor, during an altercation with authorities that led to his arrest at a Houston night club over the weekend, his attorney said Monday...
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Dion Lewis

Eagles' running back arrested for pulling fire alarm

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PHILADELPHIA - A night out in his hometown ended in Dion Lewis’ arrest after he and his brother allegedly pulled a fire alarm at an Albany, N.Y. hotel.
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Ex-Giant Brandon Jacobs surprises 6-year-old fan

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A young fan of ex-Giants player Brandon Jacobs, received a surprise visit from his football favorite...
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Arian Foster signs 5-year deal to stay in Houston

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HOUSTON (AP) - Arian Foster's mother finally got her fruit basket. The Texans star running back fulfilled a childhood promise to her on Tuesday after signing a five-year, $43.5 million to stay in Houston...
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