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Former Vikings, Cal QB Joe Kapp dies at age 85

Former Vikings, Cal QB Joe Kapp dies at age 85

After a stellar collegiate career at Cal in the 1950s that was capped by an appearance in the 1959 Rose Bowl, Kapp went on to star in Canada before making it to the NFL. He took over for Fran Tarkenton in Minnesota and led the Vikings to a Super Bowl appearance in the 1969 season.
by The Associated Press

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Quantrill takes no-hitter into 7th, Guardians blank Twins

Quantrill takes no-hitter into 7th, Guardians blank Twins

Cleveland’s Cal Quantrill had a no-hit bid broken up with two outs in the seventh and combined on a one-hitter, leading the Guardians over the Minnesota Twins 2-0.
by The Associated Press

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Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death

Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death

Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shot Mage won the Kentucky Derby by a length, making it seven in all and casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the world's most famous race.
by The Associated Press

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Kentucky Derby runs into more obstacles ahead of big race

Kentucky Derby runs into more obstacles ahead of big race

The early favorite for the Kentucky Derby has been scratched hours before the race. Forte is the fifth horse scratched from the $3 million race for 3-year-olds.
by The Associated Press

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Correa, Buxton lift Twins over White Sox in 12 innings

Correa, Buxton lift Twins over White Sox in 12 innings

Carlos Correa drove in a run during Minnesota’s five-run 12th inning, and he and Byron Buxton homered to lift the Twins over the Chicago White Sox 7-3 Thursday and avoid a three-game sweep.
by The Associated Press

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Duluth's Kara Goucher: 'I got to grow up seeing how running could bring a community together.'

Duluth's Kara Goucher: 'I got to grow up seeing how running could bring a community together.'

Kara Goucher is known as much for her elite athleticism as she is for holding powerful people to account in the sports world. She spoke with MPR News host Emily Bright.
by Emily Bright and Gretchen Brown

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