Peterson confident he can cure fumbling problem
By DAVE CAMPBELL
AP Sports Writer
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — For all the time Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings have spent studying his fumbling problem, knowledge and strategy will mean nothing if he loses the ball this week in New Orleans.
The extra-aggressive Saints are sure to be trying to strip Peterson of his most prized possession in Thursday's season opener, with the NFC championship game memory still fresh. The All-Pro running back's 122-yard, three-touchdown performance on that epic January night was tainted by two fumbles, plus a botched handoff with Brett Favre.
Peterson, however, believes he's found a cure.
"Holding it high," he said Monday. "I found out by studying myself that when I'm going down I kind of brace myself with the hand I'm carrying the ball in, and that's leaving opportunities for those guys that are reaching and scraping and punching for that bal.
Twins call up Perkins and Neshek
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins recalled relievers Glen Perkins and Pat Neshek from Triple-A Rochester after Monday's 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals.
» Full StoryGriffin iffy, but Vikes won't rule him out.
By DAVE CAMPBELL
AP Sports Writer
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have not ruled out cornerback Cedric Griffin playing this week in New Orlean.
Vikings waive Javon Walker, 4 other wide receivers
By DAVE CAMPBELL
AP Sports Writer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings are apparently still looking for wide receivers.
Twins bring up speedy Ben Revere from Double-A
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are bringing up prized prospect Ben Revere, a speedy outfielder who was their first-round draft pick three years ago.
» Full StoryThome's pair of HRs powers Twins past Rangers 12-4
By DAVE CAMPBELL
AP Sports Writer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jim Thome has the classic slugger's swing, a hard uppercut that rarely yields a cheap home run.
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