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Morning Edition: Sports

A wild ride for Minnesota sports fans

A wild ride for Minnesota sports fans

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about a string of recent wins and losses for both professional and college teams.

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It's Pitino vs. Pitino for the Gopher season opener

It's Pitino vs. Pitino for the Gopher season opener

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for The Star Tribune, about an interesting coaching match-up set for tonight in Puerto Rico.

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What will happen to Adrian Peterson and when?

What will happen to Adrian Peterson and when?

The star running back and Vikings' fans can expect a resolution sometime in coming weeks, says writer Ben Goessling, who covers the team for ESPN.
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Key injuries take a toll on Wolves and Wild

Key injuries take a toll on Wolves and Wild

Two Minnesota sports stars have been sidelined by injuries: Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio has sprained his ankle and the Wild's Zach Parise is out with a concussion.

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Gophers look to claim a prized pig on Saturday

Gophers look to claim a prized pig on Saturday

The coveted Floyd of Rosedale trophy will be at stake when the University of Minnesota football team hosts the Iowa Hawkeyes at TCF Bank Stadium.

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Reports: Twins will turn to Molitor for team manager

Reports: Twins will turn to Molitor for team manager

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the St. Paul native's role on the team.

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Minnesota has several top small college football teams

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about several impressive college football teams.

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Without Love, Timberwolves launch a new season

Without Love, Timberwolves launch a new season

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Minnesota Timberwolves who are without forward Kevin Love and with a new coach.

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Coach Kill downplays a possible move to Michigan

Coach Kill downplays a possible move to Michigan

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker of the Star Tribune about the chances Kill could move.

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Sinker says: Gopher defense is a key factor in team's success

Sinker says: Gopher defense is a key factor in team's success

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the University of Minnesota's football team and its season so far.

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