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Sports

The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the past week's commentaries and some of the comments that arrived in response.

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What to expect from the Vikings this season

MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for StarTribune.com, about what we can expect from the Vikings this year.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Architects make pitches for Vikings stadium contract

Architects make pitches for Vikings stadium contract

All the firms vying for the stadium contract says they've got the experience to design a 21st century facility to replace the Metrodome, but at an open house last night, they provided few specifics about their ideas.
by Tim Nelson

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Confessions: Wall of silence in doping crumbling

Confessions: Wall of silence in doping crumbling

Broaching the subject of doping in cycling used to cause riders to pedal for the hills. Now, some are lining up to speak out.

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Two Minnesota Olympians reflect on their experience

Two Minnesota Olympians reflect on their experience

Seventeen Minnesotans made it to the Olympics this year. Two of them, Amanda Smock and Susie Scanlan, spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about the experience.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Vikings stadium electronic pulltabs debut just weeks away

Vikings stadium electronic pulltabs debut just weeks away

Taxes on new electronic pull tabs are supposed to help pay for about one-third of the new Vikings stadium. And the games could be in gambler's hands in Minnesota in less than two weeks.
by Tim Nelson

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Study: Brain disease deaths high in NFL veterans

A study of former NFL players finds they were unusually prone to dying from degenerative brain disease.

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Duo cycling from Metrodome to Lambeau

Two bicyclists have embarked on a seven-day, 277-mile trek from the Metrodome in Minneapolis to Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

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Fill-in refs raising concerns as NFL season looms

Fill-in refs raising concerns as NFL season looms

With no agreement with its locked-out referees union in sight, the NFL is planning to use replacements for at least the first week of the season.

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Scenes from the Paralympics

Scenes from the Paralympics

The images are inspiring as athletes from around the globe show their prowess on the track, in the pool and on the field with their talents far overshadowing their disabilities. Here are some of the images from the Paralympics competitions in London.

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