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Tom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL
Widely regarded as the greatest football player of all time, the quarterback is finally calling an end to his history-making 22-year career.
Vikings coach finalists: O'Connell, Morris, Graham, Harbaugh
The Minnesota Vikings have entered a fast-paced final stretch of their head coach search. Vikings officials flew to California on Monday to conduct a second interview with both Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell and Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. 
American curlers get early start at 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
Two days before the opening ceremony in Beijing, U.S. curlers Vicky Persinger and Chris Plys face an Australian pair in a mixed doubles match that was nearly upended by the COVID pandemic.
MN State High School League doesn't have enough referees. Want to get involved?
There’s a shortage of high school sports referees, and organizers are putting out the call for people to get trained on how to do the job. The coordinator of officials for the Minnesota State High School League joined host Cathy Wurzer with more on the reasons for the shortage and what it’s like to be an official.
Towns scores 31 in Wolves' win over Jazz; Ingles injured
Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Jaden McDaniels scored a season-high 22 points off the bench, and the Timberwolves routed the shorthanded Utah Jazz 126-106 on Sunday night.
Rams and Bengals will meet in LA for Super Bowl LVI. Here's what to know
The Bengals will be vying for their first-ever Super Bowl win when they play the Rams, who are going for their second title — this time on their home turf. The teams haven't met since 2019.
AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn't made up mind on retirement
Despite reports that he is retiring, Tom Brady has told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he hasn't made up his mind, two people familiar with the details told the Associated Press. Brady’s own company posted a tweet Saturday indicating he was retiring, then later deleted it.
Curry, Thompson shoot Warriors past Wolves, 124-115
Stephen Curry rediscovered his 3-point touch after a rough shooting stretch and scored 29 points, Klay Thompson added 23 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-115.
MN sports roundup: Going long on the new Vikings GM
The Vikings have hired an Ivy League-educated data expert with Wall Street experience as their new general manager — how will Kwesi Adofo-Mensah fare? That and more in another Minnesota sports round-up with Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.