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Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson on Minnesota sports news

A lot of folks are excited about the Twins trades this week. Why? Let's ask our sports experts Wally and Eric. Wally Longfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score magazine and the cohost of “Ten-thousand Takes” sports talk show. Eric Nelson is the other host of “Ten-thousand Takes” and the Minnesota Vikings reporter for CBS Sports Radio “Eye on Football.” They joins us every week with the sports news we need to know.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges

A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges

The ruling came nearly six months after Griner was detained. Russia has indicated that any potential deal or prisoner swap to secure her release would have to wait until after a verdict in her case.
by Charles Maynes, Bill Chappell and Rachel Treisman

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Twins stock up with starter Mahle, relievers López, Fulmer

Twins stock up with starter Mahle, relievers López, Fulmer

The Minnesota Twins have bolstered their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline by acquiring closer Jorge López in a deal with the Baltimore Orioles for four pitching prospects. The 29-year-old López is in the middle of a breakout season.
by The Associated Press

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Profar homers to help Manaea, Padres beat Twins 3-2

Profar homers to help Manaea, Padres beat Twins 3-2

Jurickson Profar homered for the second straight game and had a hand in the go-ahead rally for the San Diego Padres, who beat the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 3-2 to take two of three in the series.
by The Associated Press

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Ridin’ and ropin’: Gay rodeo makes its triumphant return in Minnesota

Ridin’ and ropin’: Gay rodeo makes its triumphant return in Minnesota

Hundreds sat in the bleachers of Dead Broke Arena in Hugo, Minn., to watch cowboys and cowgirls compete across 13 events, drag shows and line dancing at this weekend’s rodeo. It was the North Star Gay Rodeo Association’s first event since 2018.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Bill Russell, basketball legend with record 11 NBA titles, dies at 88

Bill Russell, basketball legend with record 11 NBA titles, dies at 88

Bill Russell was one of basketball's all-time greats. He won a record 11 NBA titles, all with the Boston Celtics. But his dominance didn't stop off the court — he was a voice for racial justice, too.
by Tom Goldman

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Vikings' ownership sees positivity from new leadership

Vikings' ownership sees positivity from new leadership

With only one home preseason game this year, the team took the opportunity on Friday to practice at its sun-splashed downtown stadium. Three days into camp, Vikings ownership is enjoying what it sees from the team’s new leadership.

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