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So says one of his Minnesota Vikings teammates who watched part of the star running back’s Tuesday rehabilitation from knee surgery. “He’s doing it at an intense level,” Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes told co-host Bill Polian and me on SiriusXM NFL Radio. “Seeing him today was like, ‘I don’t think you’re supposed to be doing all this right now.’ “But it’s Adrian Peterson. He’s obviously not human.” FANTASY: Week 12 waiver wire pickups...

Minnesota lost its chance at the No. 1 seed with its thrashing at the hands of the Packers last week, so it’s playing for either No. 2 or No. 3 depending on how the Eagles, 49ers, and Cowboys fare. While perhaps somewhat disappointing for a Vikings team that looked like it had a path to a Wild Card Weekend bye carved, the Vikings winning or losing could end up making a huge difference for their matchup....

In reply, Karnataka were 35/1 at stumps after losing Robin Uthappa, who was caught in the slips while attempting a drive off Ashoke Dinda in the first over of the innings. Earlier, opening the bowling after Karnataka opted to field, Vinay took three wickets in 13 deliveries to leave Rest of India on 12/3. The 29-year-old later showcased his bowling prowess with the old ball as he took another three scalps in the space of five deliveries as Rest of India collapsed to 201....

However, it turned out to be an easy outing for Vinesh as she outplayed her young rival 7-0 to earn a ticket to the September 10-18 World Wrestling Championships, scheduled to be held in Belgrade, Serbia. This is the second time Vinesh has defeated Antim in domestic trials. Antim lost to Vinesh in the Commonwealth Games selection trials as well. With several elite Commonwealth Games medal-winning wrestlers skipping the trials held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) complex in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, the focus was on Vinesh....

Real Madrid exercised the buyout clause in Vinicius’ Flamengo contract in 2016 as they made him the most expensive teenager of that time. The Brazilian prodigy attracted the attention of Real Madrid hierarchy with his standout performance at the 2017 South American U-17 Football Championship, where he picked up the ‘Best player of the tournament’ award. Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, is a veteran when it comes to transfers policies....

GRAPH: Including assault, armed robbery, murder and rape *THROUGH OCTOBER. SOURCE INTERIOR MINISTRY, RUSSIA (BLUMRICH–NEWSWEEK)

The footage, posted on Twitter by Russian news agency RT, shows three television news hosts, who appear to be broadcasting live—and their set—being briefly shaken by the earthquake. “Moment 6.1 magnitude #earthquake rattles news studio in #Japan,” RT wrote on Twitter. The hosts crouch forward in their seats as the earthquake hits, although their delivery doesn’t stop despite the shaking. A warning siren blares in the background. The Tokyo area was hit by the earthquake around 10:40 p....

In one video posted to Twitter by NYC Scanner an individual apparently located inside the restaurant speaking on a microphone to a group gathered outside. “So many Black and brown indigenous community members are often left out,” the individual can be heard saying. “They are often neglected, left out unhoused without any food, without medication, without medical care, without mental health access.… We believe in Black Lives Matter. We believe in the liberation of our community....

The Chargers claimed a 13-6 win over the Rams at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, this past Saturday, with running back Darius Bradwell scoring what proved to be the decisive touchdown. However, much of the focus in the wake of the result was away from the pitch and over in the stands, where an ugly fight involving several fans marred what was supposed to have been a sedate, low-stakes affair....

This Is Spinal Tap (‘84) A rockumentary turned mock-umentary. What’s funnier than a zucchini down the pants? Duck Soup (‘33) The Marx Brothers’ political satire on wealth and warmongering in fictional Freedonia. Tommy Boy (‘95) Chris Farley proves he’s more than a “fat guy in a little coat.” He’s a funny fat guy in a little coat. Blazing Saddles (‘74) Break out a can of baked beans and settle in for the night with Mel Brooks’s always-fun punfest....

Unfortunately, the game falls down in its combat system. Despite Icon’s imaginative “scratch” mechanic, which turns each level’s music-driven environmental hazards into lethal weapons that you control, the moves are too sluggish to keep you entertained. In other words, Def Jam Icon has some hot singles, but it needs more studio time before we’d give it five mics.

In addition to overseeing the lockdown, the military will deliver food to residents stuck at home. Police were seen in the city on Friday telling residents via loudspeakers to abide by COVID regulations, and informing them that supplies would be delivered, according to Reuters. “We are asking people to stay where you are, not to go outside. Each home, company, factory should be an anti-virus fort,” said Pham Duc Hai, deputy head of the city’s coronavirus authority, according to Reuters....

Police visited the Wash N Dry laundromat on Broadway Avenue in Maple Heights, Ohio, just before 1 a.m. on Monday. When they arrived, officers found 73-year-old David Brown dead at the scene. Maple Heights police arrested Carl Sanders, 31, in connection with Brown’s death early on Monday, cleveland.com reported. On Wednesday, he was charged with aggravated murder and possessing a weapon under disability. Police said Brown had intervened when he saw that Sanders was attempting to assault a number of women inside the laundromat with a weapon, News 5 Cleveland reported....

What You Need to View 4K on Comcast Infinity Cable To view 4K via Comcast, you have to line up a few things first: A subscription to the Xfinity cable and internet serviceThe Comcast Xfinity XG1v4 (or higher) 4K-compatible cable box (rented/leased from Comcast)A compatible 4K Ultra HD TV — Until recently, 4K access was available only on select LG and Samsung 4K Ultra HD TVs via a UHD sampler app, but Comcast has since retired the app....

After being forced to sit out Minnesota’s game against the Lions on Sunday, he is making some changes to try to ensure he doesn’t suffer the traumatic brain injuries many football players before him have. MORE: Week 10 NFL Power Rankings “This is a brutal game,” Boone told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. “I’m at a position where you’re getting hit constantly in the head. It’s one of those things where I know what’s going to happen to me someday....

Buckler along with his team has created a system that will funnel the donations made during online deal redemptions directly to villages in need. The system developed by Buckler matches socially conscious consumers and socially conscious businesses by promoting partner businesses and discounts every day, year-round within the Village X app. The app will enable users to redeem promotions by just clicking a button. After the redemption of promotions by the customer, the app encourages them to donate to an identified grassroots project that is planned, implemented, documented and partially financed by an underserved community....

2:30 p.m. ET, FS1 Line: Villanova -5 Total: 138.5 Last 10: Villanova 9-1 (4-6 ATS) Providence 6-4 (6-4 ATS) Effective FG percentage: Villanova 53.5 (35th), Providence 47.9 (256th) EFG% against: Villanova 44.3 (14th), Providence 48.6 (114th) MORE: College hoops live odds | ATS standings Analysis: Villanova is 1-5 ATS in its last five games. The Wildcats beat Creighton on Wednesday and are now just 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a SU win....

On Friday morning, days before his team’s victory over North Carolina in one of the best national championship games of all time, he was thrown a wild card. In an intimate open breakout session, a reporter asked Arcidiacono if he was “underestimated” by opponents because he was a “small, white guy with choir boy looks.” An interesting question, no doubt, and one he’d not been asked before. MORE: Five times Arcidiacono made our jaws drop “That’s the first time I’ve heard that in my four years,” he said with a laugh....

The yellow submarines have been fairly inconsistent throughout this season, sitting 17th in the La Liga table this campaign. They have won their last three games out of possible six and have progressed to the Quarterfinals of the Europa League too. On the other hand, Ernesto Valverde’s men are first in the league table as they on the course of the second straight league triumph. Their defenders need to be in full concentration as the hosts have been great in scoring goals, but their lack of defensive shape has been the biggest downfall in recent months....