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Female Olympic veteran chosen as Tokyo Games organizing chief

Female Olympic veteran chosen as Tokyo Games organizing chief

Seiko Hashimoto competed as a speed skater in four winter games and as a cyclist in three summer games. She replaces Yoshiro Mori, who resigned under pressure after complaining women talk too much.
by Anthony Kuhn

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Mori is gone but gender issues remain for Tokyo Olympics

Mori is gone but gender issues remain for Tokyo Olympics

Yoshiro Mori resigned as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee on Friday after sexist comments made last week in which he said women "talk too much."
by The Associated Press

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AP source: NHL adding game-day rapid COVID-19 testing

AP source: NHL adding game-day rapid COVID-19 testing

The Minnesota Wild were cleared to resume practicing Friday following a 10-day pause. The team still has 12 players on the COVID-19 list.
by The Associated Press

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Wolves' Beasley gets 120-day sentence for gun threat

Wolves' Beasley gets 120-day sentence for gun threat

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was sentenced Tuesday to 120 days in jail after pleading guilty to a felony charge of threats of violence for pointing a rifle at a family outside his home last fall.
by The Associated Press

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Ice anglers rescued in Duluth after Lake Superior ice breaks free

Ice anglers rescued in Duluth after Lake Superior ice breaks free

Twenty-six ice anglers were rescued Tuesday morning in Duluth when the Lake Superior ice they were fishing on suddenly broke free and blew away from shore.
by Dan Kraker

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North Dakota's gold medal-winning Lamoureux twins retire after 14 years with USA Hockey

North Dakota's gold medal-winning Lamoureux twins retire after 14 years with USA Hockey

The 31-year-olds punctuated their careers by playing key roles in helping the United States win gold at the Pyeongchang Olympics. Together, they were part of USA teams that also won six world championships and two Olympic silvers.
by The Associated Press

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