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Vikings’ Peterson must wait for review process, NFL says

If Adrian Peterson is allowed to return to the Minnesota Vikings this season, the reunion won’t happen swiftly. The NFL formally began a review of the star running back’s case for potential punishment under the league’s personal conduct policy.

Green Valley faces tough road

A last-second field goal last week knocked Green Valley to the No. 3 seed, which means a road game against four-time defending region champion Liberty on Friday. Plus, the Gators lost star running back Albert Lake, who broke his leg.

NFL plans 3 more games in London in 2015

The NFL will stage three more regular-season games at Wembley Stadium in London again next season, including the first-ever division game in England.

Ex-Chargers fullback arrested on drug charge

Tuscaloosa police have arrested former Alabama and NFL fullback Le’Ron McClain on a synthetic marijuana trafficking charge.

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Source: Goodell testifies for hours at Ray Rice hearing

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testified for more than two hours to start Ray Rice’s appeal hearing on Wednesday, a person familiar with the case told The Associated Press.

Mother of boy abused by Peterson supports plea deal

The mother of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson’s son said Wednesday she supports a plea deal that gave Peterson probation on a charge of abusing the boy.

 
Ex-Ravens cheerleader charged with sex with teen

A former Baltimore Ravens cheerleader and the estranged wife of a prominent Maryland energy executive has been indicted and arrested on charges of having sex with a 15-year-old boy, police announced Wednesday.

Vikings teammates say they’d welcome Peterson back

Adrian Peterson has been away from the Minnesota Vikings for almost two months. If he’s allowed back this season, teammates would welcome him without hesitation.

Thanks for playing, Mississippi

Thanks for checking in, Mississippi. The Rebels dropped from being in the College Football Playoff at No. 4 last week to way outside of it at No. 11 with a home loss to Auburn.

Oregon cracks top 4 in College Football Playoff rankings

Mississippi State, Florida State and Auburn have held their spots in the second College Football Playoff rankings, with Oregon joining them in the top four.

Rams could be shut out

Colorado State is the Mountain West’s best hope to make a top bowl, except that the Rams might not qualify.

 
Vikings’ Peterson avoids jail time in plea agreement

Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson avoided jail time on Tuesday in a plea agreement reached with prosecutors to resolve his child abuse case.

Domestic violence trial for Panthers’ Hardy postponed until 2015

The jury trial of Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy on domestic violence charges has been postponed until early 2015, the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, District Attorney’s office announced Tuesday.