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‘Ozempig’ remains Minnesota baseball team’s mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming

‘Ozempig’ remains Minnesota baseball team’s mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming

Almost immediately after the team announced the name this week ahead of Saturday’s opening day game, criticism began pouring in on social media from people distressed by the name, calling it hurtful and insensitive.
by The Associated Press

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Mankato Mavericks bring home another national title for women’s basketball

Mankato Mavericks bring home another national title for women’s basketball

The Mavericks jumped ahead by 13 points in the first quarter and rolled past Texas Woman’s University 89-73 in the championship game of the NCAA II women’s basketball tournament Friday. It’s the second national championship for the program, which also won the tournament in 2009.

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Matt Boldy breaks tie early in 3rd, Wild beat NHL-worst Sharks 3-1

Matt Boldy breaks tie early in 3rd, Wild beat NHL-worst Sharks 3-1

Matt Boldy broke a tie 18 seconds into the third period and the Minnesota Wild beat the NHL-worst San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Thursday to pick up a couple of points in their slim playoff bid.
by The Associated Press

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Glen Taylor announces that Timberwolves, Lynx are no longer for sale

Glen Taylor announces that Timberwolves, Lynx are no longer for sale

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx will evidently remain in the control of owner Glen Taylor, after he announced Thursday that a deal where Marc Lore and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez would have acquired the controlling stake in the team has expired.
by Peter Cox and The Associated Press

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