Adrian Peterson, Minnesota’s all-time leading rusher and a first-team All-Pro pick in four of his 10 seasons with the Vikings, will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career when the market opens next week. The Vikings as expected said Tuesday they will not exercise their option for 2017 on Peterson’s contract, which called for him to make $18 million. The Vikings left the door open for Peterson to return to the team that drafted him in 2007 with the seventh overall pick, only at a much lower price.
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RB Adrian Peterson a free agent after 10 years with Vikings (Sports Betting News)
Adrian Peterson, Minnesota’s all-time leading rusher and a first-team All-Pro pick in four of his 10 seasons with the Vikings, will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career when the market opens next week. The Vikings as expected said Tuesday they will not exercise their option for 2017 on Peterson’s…
Bumgarner happy with progress in 2nd start
All Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner was trying to do in Tuesday afternoon’s 9-5 loss to the Padres was get his work in and get ready for the season. And no, he didn’t have a game plan against San Diego’s hitters, and no, it didn’t matter that he was facing a National League West opponent. Click…
Red Wings deal Smith to NY Rangers for 2nd, 3rd-round picks (Sports Betting News)
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings have traded defenseman Brendan Smith to the New York Rangers for second- and third-round picks. Click here to read the full article…
Play of the Day – Russell Westbrook
Late in fourth quarter action, Russell Westbrook grabs the rebound, leads the break, draws the foul and banks in the shot for the and-1 to put the Thunder up on the Jazz. Click here to read the full article…
McIlroy deems himself ‘good to go’ at WGC-Mexico
MEXICO CITY – Rory McIlroy had lunches with Tiger Woods and USGA executive director Mike Davis last week, and shot 65 at Seminole on Saturday, part of a spirited match in which McIlroy and business manager Sean O’Flaherty took on World No. 1 Dustin Johnson and TaylorMade rep Keith Sbarbaro. (They halved the team match.)…
Rory sees Tiger, doesn’t offer return date
Rory sees Tiger, doesn’t offer return date Click here to read the full article…
Derek Carr wants Latavius Murray back in Oakland
While Latavius Murray may hope to land in the most lucrative situation possible, his quarterback doesn’t want him to search far for a new gig. Click here to read the full article…
Patriots won’t use franchise tag on Dont’a Hightower
The new England Patriots will not use the franchise tag on star linebacker Dont’a Hightower, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. Click here to read the full article…
Tim Tebow’s relentless pursuit of failure
Tim Tebow’s relentless pursuit of failure Click here to read the full article…
Nats, Astros’ new park opens with walk-off HR
Construction crews have been working vigorously for the past 15 months and virtually around the clock for the past few weeks to prepare for Tuesday, the opening of The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. The Nationals and Astros unveiled their new Spring Training ballpark, and Nats outfielder Michael Taylor ended the game on a two-out…
Expert Picks: WGC-Mexico Championship
HOW IT WORKS: Each week, our experts from PGATOUR.COM will make their selections in PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf presented by SERVPRO. Each lineup consists of four starters and two bench players that can be rotated after each round. The first fantasy golf game to utilize live ShotLink data, PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf presented by SERVPRO allows…
Pau Gasol unfazed coming off the bench for Spurs
Pau Gasol unfazed coming off the bench for Spurs Click here to read the full article…