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Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81

Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81

Phil Niekro, whose knuckleball carried him to more than 300 wins and earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame, has died after a long fight with cancer at age 81. He’s the seventh member of the Hall of Fame to pass away in 2020.
by The Associated Press

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NFL honors Curtis Flowers, a Mississippi man freed after 22 years in prison

NFL honors Curtis Flowers, a Mississippi man freed after 22 years in prison

The NFL says players are wearing helmet decals this season “to honor victims of systemic racism, victims of police misconduct and social justice heroes.” Curtis Flowers says he is “blessed” by the honor.
by The Associated Press

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Defense, play at home damage Vikings' playoff hopes

Defense, play at home damage Vikings' playoff hopes

The Vikings allowed 397 total yards, including a career-high 146 yards rushing to David Montgomery, in a 33-27 loss to the Bears on Sunday that dropped them to 6-8 and badly damaged their faint playoff hopes.
by The Associated Press

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Badgers beat Gophers in OT, keep Paul Bunyan's Axe

Badgers beat Gophers in OT, keep Paul Bunyan's Axe

Collin Larsh kicked a 30-yard field goal in overtime to give Wisconsin a 20-17 victory over Minnesota on Saturday in the battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe in the most-played rivalry in the FBS.
by The Associated Press

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Russia gets its doping ban reduced but will miss next 2 Olympics

Russia gets its doping ban reduced but will miss next 2 Olympics

A panel from the Court of Arbitration for Sport found that Russia was not in compliance with international anti-doping rules. It is banned from using its flag, name and anthem for two years.
by Merrit Kennedy

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Walz's newest COVID-19 order: 7 questions, answered

Walz's newest COVID-19 order: 7 questions, answered

Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday he is extending some of the restrictions on businesses and social gathering that went into effect ahead of Thanksgiving. Other restrictions will ease or be lifted. Here’s what you need to know.
by Dan Kraker

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Which winter sports are safest to play during COVID-19?

Which winter sports are safest to play during COVID-19?

To stay physically active this winter while limiting the risk of coronavirus infections, experts suggest activities you do alone or with members of your household. That could include running, skiing and snowshoeing.
by The Associated Press

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Ohio-based Huntington Bank announces $22 billion merger with TCF Bank

Ohio-based Huntington Bank announces $22 billion merger with TCF Bank

A major merger between an Ohio-based bank and TCF National Bank has just been announced, but what this will mean for the University of Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium name is up in the air. 
by Hannah Yang

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