Peterson Limited In Practice, May Not Play Sunday

Star running back Adrian Peterson returned to practice Friday with the
Minnesota Vikings, but he was limited in his work and remained
questionable for Sunday's game because of a hamstring injury.

MacLaren forced to say sorry over leak accusations

EDUCATION leader Marilyne MacLaren is set to be ordered to apologise to a parent representative she accused of leaking information to the press.

Peterson's hamstring big concern for 0-2 Vikings

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson did not practice on Thursday because of an injured hamstring.

Peterson's hamstring big concern for 0-2 Vikings

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson did not practice on Thursday because of an injured hamstring.

No-decision leaves Lee at 22 W's

Cliff Lee was denied his 23rd win and finished with a no-decision against Minnesota -- the only AL team to beat him -- and the Cleveland Indians completed a three-game sweep with a 6-4 win Wednesday night over the Twins, another gnawing loss for the Central's second-place team.

Vikings Bench Jackson, Turn To Veteran QB Frerotte

The Minnesota Vikings are benching quarterback Tarvaris Jackson in favor of Gus Frerotte.

Vikings to start Frerotte at QB after 0-2 start

The Minnesota Vikings are benching quarterback Tarvaris Jackson in favor of Gus Frerotte.

Vikings to start Frerotte at QB after 0-2 start

The Minnesota Vikings are benching quarterback Tarvaris Jackson in favor of Gus Frerotte.

Ankle Injury Sidelines Colts' Bob Sanders

All-Pro safety Bob Sanders could miss four to six weeks with a high ankle sprain sustained during the Indianapolis Colts' win last Sunday over Minnesota.

Colts' Sanders (ankle sprain) could miss six weeks

All-Pro safety Bob Sanders could miss four to six weeks with a high ankle sprain sustained during the Indianapolis Colts' win last Sunday over Minnesota.

Colts' Sanders (ankle) could miss six weeks

All-Pro safety Bob Sanders could miss four to six weeks with a high ankle sprain sustained during the Indianapolis Colts' win last Sunday over Minnesota.

Education of children in care boosted

A PACKAGE of measures designed to help the education of the 14, 000 children in care in Scotland was announced by the Scottish Government this week.

Vanderbilt researchers seek to make standardized tests accessible

(Vanderbilt University) Standardized testing is an inescapable part of modern education; however, these tests often fail to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities. Vanderbilt University Learning Sciences Institute researchers Stephen N. Elliott, Peter A. Beddow and Ryan J. Kettler have developed a decision-making instrument called the Test Accessibility and Modification Inventory to address the issue of accessibility for students with special needs.

LSUHSC awarded grant to address nursing shortage

(Louisiana State University Health Science Center) LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Nursing has been awarded a $100, 000 grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to provide scholarships to individuals under-represented in nursing or from disadvantaged backgrounds in an accelerated nursing degree program. The funding will support ten scholarships in LSUHSC's Career Alternative RN Education, or CARE, Program, expanding enrollment and the number of fully qualified nurses prepared to practice.

Colts rally from 15 down, knock off Vikes, avoid 0-2 start

Taking a beating all afternoon, Peyton Manning peeled himself off the Metrodome turf and gave it right back to the Minnesota Vikings defense.

Colts rally from 15 down, knock off Vikes, avoid 0-2 start

Taking a beating all afternoon, Peyton Manning peeled himself off the Metrodome turf and gave it right back to the Minnesota Vikings defense.

ChiSox win coin flip to host Twins in tiebreaker

The Chicago White Sox won a coin flip with the Twins on Friday and would host Minnesota if the teams need to play a tiebreaker for the AL Central title.

Adam Arkin cast in 'Serious Man'

Film News: 'Life' actor boards Coen bros' dark comedy -- Adam Arkin has joined "A Serious Man, " the film that Joel and Ethan Coen are shooting in Minnesota for Focus Features and Working Title Films.

Adam Arkin joins 'Serious Man'

Film News: 'Life' actor cast in Coen bros' dark comedy -- Adam Arkin has joined "A Serious Man, " the film that Joel and Ethan Coen are shooting in Minnesota for Focus Features and Working Title Films.

Rodriguez Saves 60th Game As Angels Beat Rangers

Francisco Rodriguez earned his 60th save and Garret Anderson homered and drove in three runs to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 Saturday night.

Red Sox Clinch Tie For Wild Card

David Ortiz hit a two-run homer, Daisuke Matsuzaka remained unbeaten on the road and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Sunday to clinch at least a tie for the AL wild-card.

Selanne Will Participate In Ducks' Camp

Teemu Selanne has signed a tryout agreement with the Anaheim Ducks
while negotiations continue on a standard contract for the 10-time
All-Star forward.

Phillies Beat Marlins To Regain 1st In NL East

The game was as tight as the NL East standings, and at the end of the night, the Philadelphia Phillies led both. Philadelphia went ahead, fell behind, rallied and held on Saturday, escaping threats in the final three innings to beat the Florida Marlins 3-2 and reclaim first place from the New York Mets.

Bryant Field Goal Lifts Bucs Over Bears

Brian Griese saved his big shot for the last moment. Griese set up Matt Bryant's winning 21-yard field goal in overtime with a 38-yard pass to Antonio Bryant, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rallied to beat the Chicago Bears 27-24 on Sunday.

Dempster Gets 17th Win As Cubs Roll

Ryan Dempster earned his 17th victory as the Chicago Cubs kept on winning a day after clinching the NL Central title, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 Sunday in their regular-season wrapup at Wrigley Field.

Danks, White Sox Shut Out Royals

John Danks and two relievers combined on a four-hitter and Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer as the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Sunday.

Americans Reclaim Ryder Cup From Europe

U.S. captain Paul Azinger sprinted up the stairs to the clubhouse
balcony and grabbed the biggest bottle of champagne he could find to
join an American celebration he felt was a long time coming in the
Ryder Cup.

Biffle Makes Late Pass For 2nd Straight Chase Win

Greg Biffle finished a middling regular season as a driver who just couldn't win. Now, he's the one who simply can't lose. Biffle
traded a lengthy winless streak for a winning one when it mattered
most. He made it a sparkling 2-for-2 in the NASCAR Chase for the championship
Sunday.

Yankee Stadium Going, Going, Gone After 85 Years

Even Yogi Berra knew this was the end. As baseball said farewell to Yankee Stadium, one of the game's most
beloved players stood beneath the stands in a full vintage uniform. Now
83, the man who coined the phrase "it ain't over till it's over" put
his own stamp on the day. "I'm sorry to see it over, I'll tell you that, " Berra said.