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Phone: 612-673-4452

Email: shartman@startribune.com

Sid Hartman is a sports columnist. He also can be heard weekdays on WCCO AM-830 at 6:40, 7:40 and 8:40 a.m.

Hartman: Grant says longevity the key to Peterson's greatness

Bud Grant said he believes the combination of strength and speed makes Adrian Peterson the best back in the NFL.

Updated: December 16, 2012, - 11:55 PM

Hartman: Every game feels like a playoff game

Minnesota faces a must-win situation once again.

Updated: December 16, 2012, - 04:50 PM

Hartman: Peterson's offseason efforts clearly pay off

The Vikings star running back looks better than ever, but he says it's a product of all the hard work he put in to rehab his knee.

Updated: December 13, 2012, - 10:58 PM

Hartman: Laurinaitis stands out among Wayzata LBs

The middle linebacker of the Rams, who will face the Vikings on Sunday, was a star at Ohio State as well.

Updated: December 12, 2012, - 11:19 PM

Hartman: Wilf indicates he's confident in coach

Vikings owner Zygi Wilf and his brother, team president Mark Wilf, both backed Leslie Frazier.

Updated: December 10, 2012, - 07:57 AM

JOTTINGS

• Boston media is reporting that the Red Sox have talked to the Twins about a possible trade for Twins catcher Joe Mauer. However, Mauer has a no-trade clause in his contract and would have to approve any move. But the Red Sox aren't afraid to spend money and have ways to get superstars. Mauer has already agreed to play for the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic this March. Mauer and New York Mets third baseman David Wright are the only confirmed players thus far on the U.S. team, which will be managed by Joe Torre.

Updated: December 08, 2012, - 10:18 PM

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Updated: December 08, 2012, - 10:17 PM

Hartman: Gannon likes Ponder's future

Rich Gannon, who started his career with the Vikings and wound up quarterbacking the Raiders to an appearance in Super Bowl XXXVII following the 2002 season, makes his home in Minnesota and has been following all the criticism of Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder.

Updated: December 08, 2012, - 09:47 PM