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Pickleball for all: How to join the latest Twin Cities sports craze

Pickleball for all: How to join the latest Twin Cities sports craze

Cities across the metro are adding pickleball courts to their parks. And at least one company is looking to make some money on the trend, opening an indoor pickleball facility with food and drinks.
by Megan Burks and Tom Crann

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Gymnasts recount FBI mishandling of their allegations about Larry Nasser

Simone Biles and Aly Raisman are among those appearing at a Senate hearing on Wednesday. A July report found the FBI failed to properly investigate charges against the former USA Gymnastics doctor.
by Brian Naylor

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A cat — in a Miami football stadium for some reason — dangles, falls and survives

A cat — in a Miami football stadium for some reason — dangles, falls and survives

College football fans at the University of Miami-Appalachian State game gasped as the cat fell, then cheered when it survived. "If the cat can help our red-zone offense, I'll see if we can get it a scholarship," Miami's coach said afterward.
by Becky Sullivan

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Vikings rally to force OT, end up losing to Bengals

Vikings rally to force OT, end up losing to Bengals

Evan McPherson kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired in overtime to push the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-24 season-opening win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Surfers are trading natural waves for artificial ones in Waco, Texas

Surfers are trading natural waves for artificial ones in Waco, Texas

The surf is always up in Waco, Texas, thanks to an artificial wave so good it's attracting top professionals and casual riders. It's a sign of just how far the technology of wave making has come.
by Jon Hamilton

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Vikings ironman and Hall of Famer Mick Tingelhoff dies at 81

Vikings ironman and Hall of Famer Mick Tingelhoff dies at 81

Hall of Fame center Mick Tingelhoff, the ultimate ironman who started 240 consecutive games at a bruising position for the Minnesota Vikings and played in four Super Bowls, has died. He was 81.
by The Associated Press

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Gold medalist Gable Steveson having fun as he considers next move

Gold medalist Gable Steveson having fun as he considers next move

Wrestler Gable Steveson has been on the go since his dramatic last-second victory to earn an Olympic gold medal. He could go to mixed martial arts, professional wrestling or head back to Minnesota to defend his NCAA heavyweight wrestling title.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings sign 10th-year safety Harrison Smith to $64M extension

Vikings sign 10th-year safety Harrison Smith to $64M extension

The Minnesota Vikings signed five-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith to a four-year contract extension on Sunday, securing the team's longest-tenured player for what could be the remainder of his decorated career.
by The Associated Press

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Canada beats U.S. 5-1 in women's world hockey championship

Canada beats U.S. 5-1 in women's world hockey championship

Jamie Lee Rattray scored twice and Canada overwhelmed the United States 5-1 on Thursday night in the women's world hockey championship, ending the Americans' winning streak in the event at 29 games.
by The Associated Press

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1st Paralympic gold medal goes to Paige Greco of Australia

1st Paralympic gold medal goes to Paige Greco of Australia

Australian cyclist Paige Greco has earned the first gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics. She won the 3,000-meter pursuit on the track at the velodrome. It was the first of 24 gold medals up for grabs as the Paralympics got underway in the middle of a pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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