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The win or go home World Cup game between the U.S. and Iran drew a small crowd to Dubh Linn's, an Irish pub in downtown Duluth.

Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday in a politically charged rematch of their famous meeting a quarter-century ago.

Sean Pedulla and Justyn Mutts combined to score 33 points and Virginia Tech built a double-digit lead in first half and padded it in the second en route to a 67-57 victory over Minnesota in an ACC/Big Ten Challenge game. 

Rookie Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. had knee surgery to repair meniscus damage and will be sidelined indefinitely. Coach Kevin O’Connell made the announcement. 

Kristaps Porzingis scored a career-high 41 points, including 29 in the first half, and the Washington Wizards beat Minnesota 142-127 on Monday night after Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was helped off the court in the third quarter with a right leg injury.

The U.S. has to beat Iran to advance, while Iran only has to tie. The match comes after controversy over flags, Iran's national anthem, and ongoing protests in Iran.

Iran's players have at times appeared to show solidarity with the protests, even as they say their focus is football. Thousands of protesters have been arrested and hundreds killed, rights groups say.

The national anthem is one of the first things Wild fans hear at their hockey games. The man belting out that song has a story of his own. John deCausmeaker talks with host Cathy Wurzer about his career and his current gig.

Lindsay Whalen, who helped the Minnesota Lynx win four WNBA championships, will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame next spring as part of a five-member class. 

Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and two assists to establish a career-high nine-game point streak and the Minnesota Wild held off the Arizona Coyotes 4-3.