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Sources: Wolves' Covington, Rockets' Capela on move in 4-team trade

Sources: Wolves' Covington, Rockets' Capela on move in 4-team trade

Among the key components: Robert Covington and Jordan Bell will join the Rockets from Minnesota, Clint Capela and Nene are leaving the Rockets for the Hawks, the Timberwolves added soon-to-be restricted free agents Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez from Denver and the Nuggets got Shabazz Napier from Minnesota plus a first-round pick from Houston.
by The Associated Press

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'I'll ref until I ref my last game': 3,000 games and counting, this official still loves the game

'I'll ref until I ref my last game': 3,000 games and counting, this official still loves the game

John Klinnert has been officiating high school and college basketball games for more than 40 years. At a time when many officials quit after a couple of years, the 72-year-old has no plans to step off the hardwood.
by Dan Gunderson

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In Ben Passmore's latest, 'Sports Is Hell' and the world is on fire

In Ben Passmore's latest, 'Sports Is Hell' and the world is on fire

Passmore's timely new graphic novel is set in an unnamed city whose football team has just won the Super Bowl, setting off fiery riots. It's a biting satire of political action, race and capitalism.
by Etelka Lehoczky

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Super Bowl halftime show draws praise, tears from U.S. Latinos

Super Bowl halftime show draws praise, tears from U.S. Latinos

Some said Sunday's show draped itself in Hollywood tropes of female sexuality. But it also contained subtle political messages about children in cages, Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and the urge to be heard.
by The Associated Press

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Mahomes leads Chiefs' rally past 49ers in Super Bowl, 31-20

Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to three touchdowns in the final 6:13, and they overcame a double-digit deficit for the third postseason game in a row to beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in the Super Bowl.
by NPR Staff

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Kansas City, San Francisco bring history and excitement to this year's Super Bowl

Kansas City, San Francisco bring history and excitement to this year's Super Bowl

Few Super Bowls in recent memory have appeared as competitive as the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs. No wonder there's a little more buzz about this one.
by The Associated Press and NPR Staff

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A look at some key stats and numbers for the Super Bowl

A look at some key stats and numbers for the Super Bowl

After more than 4,000 plays, 1,000 points and 125 touchdowns between them, there are countless numbers that tell the story of how the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs made it to the Super Bowl.
by The Associated Press

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MSHSL allows Waseca team to wear patch honoring officer

The Minnesota State High School League earlier rejected jerseys the players wanted to wear which were emblazoned with the words “Waseca Police” and officer Arik Matson’s badge number on the front and his last name above each player’s number on the back.

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UW-Madison veterinary school featured in Super Bowl ad

The University of Wisconsin's School of Veterinary Medicine will be featured in a Super Bowl commercial which highlights a dog with cancer.
by The Associated Press

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