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Morgan has 5 goals as U.S. routs Thailand 13-0

Morgan has 5 goals as U.S. routs Thailand 13-0

Alex Morgan tied a World Cup record with five goals as the defending champion U.S. national team opened the Women's World Cup with a record-breaking 13-0 rout of Thailand on Tuesday night.
by Associated Press

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Vikings, Rudolph reach contract extension agreement

Vikings, Rudolph reach contract extension agreement

The Minnesota Vikings and tight end Kyle Rudolph have agreed to terms on a contract extension, keeping the team's longest-tenured offensive player in place despite a tight salary cap situation.
by Associated Press

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Women's World Cup: U.S. is 'ready, excited, hungry' as it takes on Thailand

Women's World Cup: U.S. is 'ready, excited, hungry' as it takes on Thailand

The U.S. enters its first game armed with enormous talent, deep experience -- and high expectations. The team is prepared for a long tournament run but staying focused on the opponent in front of them.
by Laurel Wamsley

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1 man dies, another critical after Wisconsin triathlon

Authorities in Madison say one man died and another was in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Monona during the swim portion of the Ironman 70.3 Wisconsin triathlon.
by Associated Press

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Underdog 'Reggae Girlz' make history at Women's World Cup

Underdog 'Reggae Girlz' make history at Women's World Cup

The Jamaican women's national soccer team is the first from the Caribbean to ever make it to the Women's World Cup. Grit, luck and a little help from a reggae star helped them get there.
by Jason Beaubien

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2019 Women's World Cup preview: What you need to know

2019 Women's World Cup preview: What you need to know

The action kicks off today in Paris. The U.S. is once again ranked No. 1 in the world -- but any number of teams could bring home the prize. Here's your essential guide to the tournament.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Where are all the female coaches in collegiate sports?

Where are all the female coaches in collegiate sports?

Before Title IX, women held 90 percent of the top coaching jobs for women's teams at the collegiate level. Once the money began flowing in, they mostly vanished. MPR News host Kerri Miller explores what happened to all the female coaches.
by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Big 10 taps Vikings' Kevin Warren as new commissioner

Big 10 taps Vikings' Kevin Warren as new commissioner

The Big Ten hired Vikings executive Kevin Warren as its new commissioner, bringing on a former college basketball player and sports agent with a law degree from Notre Dame to replace Jim Delany and become the first black commissioner of a Power Five conference.
by Associated Press

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How 'bout them Twins?

How 'bout them Twins?

The Minnesota Twins begin a series Tuesday night in Cleveland with a 40-18 record, the best in baseball.
by Phil Picardi

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'It's a challenge, but that's what I'm here for'

'It's a challenge, but that's what I'm here for'

Five years since its founding, Twin Cities nonprofit Mile in My Shoes continues to forge bonds between people who are homeless or living in halfway houses, and mentors from the local running community. Those partnerships were on display Sunday at a 5K race.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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