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Referee Sarah Thomas to make Super Bowl history

Referee Sarah Thomas to make Super Bowl history

For the first time, a woman will be among the referees working during a Super Bowl. Sarah Thomas is part of a growing number of women officiating at the highest level of men's sports leagues.
by Tom Goldman

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Wild 4th NHL team shut down for COVID-19 reasons

Wild 4th NHL team shut down for COVID-19 reasons

The National Hockey League now has four teams paused for virus-related reasons after the Minnesota Wild were shut down through at least Tuesday. The Wild now have six players on the league’s COVID-19 list and had their next four games postponed.
by The Associated Press

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Alaska musher wins Beargrease marathon by 7 seconds

Alaska musher wins Beargrease marathon by 7 seconds

Erin Letzring won the 37th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Tuesday ahead of fellow Alaskan Ryan Redington. Letzring is the first woman to win the marathon since 1998.

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Super Bowl week helps 'shine a light' on human trafficking

Super Bowl week helps 'shine a light' on human trafficking

High-profile events that draw out-of-town visitors are natural targets for human traffickers. The Super Bowl is no exception. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is among NFL players who have joined the International Justice Mission organization to help fight the atrocities.
by The Associated Press

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No spectators at this year's Beargrease sled dog race

No spectators at this year's Beargrease sled dog race

The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon traditionally attracts thousands of spectators at the start of the race in Duluth, checkpoints and the finish in Grand Portage. But, because of the coronavirus pandemic, spectators have been told to stay home and watch the race online.
by The Associated Press

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Women's bubble hockey: NWHL season will be a 2-week sprint

Women's bubble hockey: NWHL season will be a 2-week sprint

The National Women's Hockey League begins its sprint of a season in a quarantined bubble Saturday in Lake Placid, New York. Each of the league's six teams play five times in eight days.
by The Associated Press

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More NBA games off, as league continues struggles with virus

More NBA games off, as league continues struggles with virus

Another three NBA games were postponed Friday, including one in Minnesota only a couple hours before game time, as the league’s struggle with increasing coronavirus numbers continued. Among the Wolves with COVID-19 issues: Karl-Anthony Towns, who said he tested positive.
by The Associated Press

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