Adrian Peterson, who underwent surgery to repair a right lateral meniscus tear on Sept. 22, is making solid progress in his recovery and could be back on the field for the Minnesota Vikings by mid-to-late December, according to league sources.Peterson had an exam late last week and could start running this week. Although the three-time rushing champion is said to be exercising caution in his return from the knee injury he sustained on Sept. 18 against the Green Bay Packers, he could make his return before the end of the regular season.If Peterson stays on track, two possibilities for his return could be a home game against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 18 or the Vikings rematch against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 24 -- five years to the day since Peterson tore his left ACL against the Washington Redskins. The running back returned from that injury in less than nine months, winning NFL MVP honors with a 2,097-yard season and establishing his reputation as a quick healer.The Vikings waived Ronnie Hillman on Monday, adding defensive end Stephen Weatherly to their active roster. The move left them with just Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata at running back, but an eventual Peterson return would change the dynamics of the Vikings offense.Hes a workaholic, cornerback Captain Munnerlyn said Monday. I definitely wouldnt put anything past this guy. Hes a fast healer. His makeup is definitely a fighter. Well see. I think [hell be back], but at the same time, you never know. Thats a tough injury to come back from. Hes got to think about his career, but hes a guy that wants to come out there and help the team win. One thing is on his mind: He wants to win that Super Bowl. So he feels like if he can come back and definitely contribute to us winning, he definitely will do it.Super Bowl LI will be played on Feb. 5 in Petersons adopted hometown of Houston. Before working out at his gym in Houston in June, Peterson told ESPN, When they brought it out like, Hey, this one will be in Houston -- in 2017 -- I was like, OK. Last year I was like, OK, wasnt meant to happen. God, he wants me to come back home to accomplish that. So thats been my mindset.Nolan Ryan Jersey . The Hall of Fame defenceman told Landsberg that he believes fighting still has a place in todays game, but thinks staged fighting needs be outlawed. Asdrubal Cabrera Jersey . The news was first reported on Gonzalezs Twitter account and confirmed by the Rockies. Gonzalez has a six-week window before position players have their first workout at spring training in Arizona. http://www.texasrangersshop.com/rangers-ronald-guzman-jersey/ .05 million next season unless Graham and the Saints subsequently agree on a long-term deal. The designation was released Monday after the deadline passed for NFL teams to use franchise or transition tags on players becoming free agents. Russell Wilson Jersey .5 seconds to play in the game, Kevin Love never stopped believing that they would come out of there with a win. Ivan Rodriguez Jersey . Booth picked up 65 caps after making her national team debut in 2002 at the age of 17. She most recently played for Sky Blue FC of the National Womens Soccer League. "It just felt like it was my time to move on," she said in a phone interview from her hometown of Burlington, Ont.ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Normans celebration cost his team 15 yards Sunday. It also cost him financially.Norman was fined $9,115 by the league for shooting an imaginary bow and arrow to celebrate his fourth-quarter interception in Sundays win over the Cleveland Browns. Normans appeal of the fine was denied.Its the second consecutive week the NFL has fined Norman. He was fined $48,620 for a hit on New York Giants receiver Sterling Shepard in Week 3, leading to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Last year, Norman was fined $26,044 for two separate incidents in his matchup against Giants receiver?Odell Beckham Jr.Norman was penalized 15 yards for his celebratory act Sunday, when he ran near the sideline to shoot the bow and arrow. He said after the game he had been warned about doing it before a previous game. Butt, Norman said, because it was a different officiating crew, he thought hed get a warning first instead of a flag.ddddddddddddI have my speech on it and well see what happens, Norman said. I hope and pray they eliminate the $10,000 fine. That was too much. At the same time well see how it goes and whatever the outcome is, I respect it and I respect the league and what theyre trying to do.Its hard but its fair. Its one of those things when youre the hunted you have to continue to rise above it all.Still, Norman said he doesnt understand why it was a penalty. And hes now looking for new ways to celebrate big plays.I dont get it, he said. I might have to ask fans what can I do next if they take that away from me. ' ' '