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September 29, 2022 3:46 AM

LeBron James is buying a pickleball team

LeBron James is now part of a pickleball team ownership group that includes fellow NBA players Kevin Love and Draymond Green. Pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity in the U.S.

by Ayana Archie

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September 28, 2022 11:48 AM

Twin Cities Marathon preps for its 40th Sunday run

The forecast says it will be clear and 50 degrees on Sunday morning, and you could hardly ask for better weather for the 40th running of the Twin Cities 10 mile and the Twin Cities marathon this year. The marathon’s executive director Virginia Brophy Achman stopped by MPR to talk with guest host Tim Nelson about this year’s milestone race.

by Tim Nelson

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September 28, 2022 11:43 AM

Vikings player Blake Proehl moonlights on TikTok

In 2021, Blake Proehl was the Minnesota Vikings’ most promising free agent. But a devastating knee injury pushd him to explore a new talent. He talks with guest host Tim Nelson about his unexpected turn.

by Gretchen Brown and Tim Nelson

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September 27, 2022 12:40 PM

What's the market for Division III student-athletes' names, images and likenesses?

N-I-L are three letters that spell a revolution in college sports. In July 2021, you started hearing stories of Division I athletes signing million-dollar NIL deals, but what about students in less competitive Division III schools? Greg Peterson, Athletic Director at Division III Bethel University in Arden Hills, talks with guest host Tim Nelson about his school’s deal to market student athletes.

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September 27, 2022 8:20 AM

Wolves' Edwards 'working to be better' after homophobic post

Anthony Edwards says he’s “willing to do whatever it takes to make it right” with the LBGTQ community and Minnesota Timberwolves fans following homophobic remarks he recently made on social media.

by The Associated Press

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September 26, 2022 8:25 AM

NFL ends Pro Bowl; skills competitions, flag game instead

The NFL is replacing the Pro Bowl with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game. The new event will be renamed “The Pro Bowl Games” and will feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their football and non-football skills in challenges over several days.

by The Associated Press

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September 26, 2022 7:55 AM

49-year-old college football player on joining the team: ‘I didn’t know what to expect’

The story of Ray Ruschel, a 49-year-old college football player from North Dakota, has garnered national attention in recent weeks. For a bit of perspective, Ruschel is only four years older than Tom Brady.

by Tom Crann and Julia Franz

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September 26, 2022 5:24 AM

Trout homers, doubles twice as Angels beat Twins 10-3

Mike Trout collected three hits, including his 37th homer of the season, as the Angels defeated the Twins 10-3. Trout also doubled twice, walked and scored three runs.

by The Associated Press