Radisson suspends Minnesota Vikings sponsorship

MINNETONKA, Minn. - The Radisson hotel chain is suspending its sponsorship of the Minnesota Vikings after star running back Adrian Peterson was charged with child abuse in Texas.

In a statement Monday, Minnetonka-based Radisson said it ''takes this matter very seriously particularly in light of our long-standing commitment to the protection of children.''

Radisson says it's suspending its limited sponsorship of the Vikings ''while we evaluate the facts and circumstances.''

Radisson's sponsorship includes a press banner that is behind those speaking at Vikings news conferences.

Peterson is accused of using a wooden switch to spank his 4-year-old son. The running back says he was using a form of discipline his father used on him as a boy.

Messages left for Vikings spokesmen were not immediately returned Monday night.