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Basketball culture and its connection to community, social justice

Basketball culture and its connection to community, social justice

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, the executive director of the National Basketball Players Association Foundation, about the culture of basketball and the impact professional players can have on their communities. 
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Hockey USA moves to require neck guards after player death

Hockey USA moves to require neck guards after player death

The USA Hockey Board of Directors has begun the process of recommending rule changes for protective neck gear after Minnesota native Adam Johnson died after a skate slashed his neck in a professional game last month in England. Hockey reporter Jess Myers with The Rink Live and Forum Communications says the changes are necessary.
by Gracie Stockton and Phil Picardi

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With rosters and staff in place, new women's pro hockey league ready to open training camps

With rosters and staff in place, new women's pro hockey league ready to open training camps

The new Professional Women's Hockey League is taking the next step in preparing to open play in January. Its six teams open training camp this week. Players report on Wednesday, and are set to gather on the ice a day later for the first time since the PWHL was established in June.
by The Associated Press

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Robertson and Johnston each score twice as Stars beat Wild 8-3

Robertson and Johnston each score twice as Stars beat Wild 8-3

Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston each had two goals and an assist as the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 8-3. Matt Duchene had a goal and an assist, and Joe Pavelski, Radek Faksa and Evgenii Dadonov also scored for the Stars, who completed a perfect three-game road trip.
by Associated

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Girls on the Run 5K empowers Minnesota youth to reach potential

Girls on the Run 5K empowers Minnesota youth to reach potential

Over 1,000 third to eighth grade girls participated in a 5K hosted by Girls on the Run, a nonprofit focused on promoting positive physical activity and confidence in young girls.
by Ellie Roth

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Vikings top Saints 27-19 for 5th straight win on Dobbs' dazzling half, Winston's late INTs

Vikings top Saints 27-19 for 5th straight win on Dobbs' dazzling half, Winston's late INTs

Joshua Dobbs threw for a career-high 268 yards and contributed two touchdowns in his first start for Minnesota as the Vikings held on to beat the New Orleans Saints 27-19 for their fifth straight victory.
by The Associated Press

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