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Sports

Late, late show: Dodgers beat Red Sox in longest Series game

Late, late show: Dodgers beat Red Sox in longest Series game

Max Muncy's home run leading off the bottom of the 18th inning finally ended the longest World Series game in history early Saturday and gave Los Angeles a 3-2 victory over Boston.
by Associated Press

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A new prescription for depression: Join a team and get sweaty

A new prescription for depression: Join a team and get sweaty

Most people who struggle with depression and anxiety have heard that exercise is a mood-booster. But exercising with friends, especially playing a team sport, may help even more.
by Sasa Woodruff

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Vikings beat Jets, Thielen extends 100-yard receiving streak

Vikings beat Jets, Thielen extends 100-yard receiving streak

Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes, Latavius Murray ran for two scores, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away in the second half to beat the New York Jets on Sunday for their third straight victory.
by Associated Press

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At one Minnesota hill, ski season is underway

Temperatures dropped into the upper teens and low 20s across much of Minnesota on Sunday morning — and for the crew at Wild Mountain ski area, that provided an opportunity to start making snow.
by MPR News Staff

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50 years ago, Dick Fosbury turned his back on the bar and made a flop a success

50 years ago, Dick Fosbury turned his back on the bar and made a flop a success

Fifty years ago, a lanky Oregonian stunned the sports world with a backwards flop over the high jump bar at the Mexico City Olympics. He won gold, and invented a new jumping style still used today.
by Tom Goldman

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Crowd of 50,000-plus set to watch Minnesota United's last home game of the season

Crowd of 50,000-plus set to watch Minnesota United's last home game of the season

After almost two full years as a Major League Soccer franchise, Minnesota United FC has been a successful draw in a crowded sports market. The Loons have more than 50,000 tickets sold for their final home game of the season to prove it.
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Amid boos and cheers, Butler leads Wolves to win in home opener

Amid boos and cheers, Butler leads Wolves to win in home opener

Jimmy Butler's trade request last month instantly turned him from fan favorite to scorned superstar in Minnesota. But with some hustle steals and highlight-reel baskets, he quickly had the crowd at the home opener on his side on Friday night.
by Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Why are the fans booing?

Why are the fans booing?

Timberwolves fans are expected to boo disgruntled star Jimmy Butler during the home opener Friday night at Target Center.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Ex-USA Gymnastics president accused of tampering with Nassar evidence

Ex-USA Gymnastics president accused of tampering with Nassar evidence

Steve Penny was arrested in Tennessee on a warrant from Texas alleging that he destroyed or hid documents related to Larry Nassar's conduct. Penny's is the first arrest of an alleged Nassar enabler.
by Emily Sullivan

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