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Bell helps Minnesota upset 7-seed Green Bay 89-77

Bell helps Minnesota upset 7-seed Green Bay 89-77

Kenisha Bell scored 24 of her 26 points in the second half to lead No. 10 seed Minnesota to an 89-77 victory over No. 7 Green Bay in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Friday.
by The Associated Press

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One pro league the new focus for women's hockey

One pro league the new focus for women's hockey

In the aftermath of the U.S. winning gold at the Winter Games, several players have used their platform on a whirlwind victory tour to make the case for one professional league where there are currently two competitors: the Canadian Women's Hockey League and National Women's Hockey League.
by Associated Press

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In sports this week, the news doesn't end with Kirk Cousins

It's been a busy week in Minnesota sports. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Howard Sinker for the latest news. Sinker is a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Best basketball today? Gopher women and Green Bay

Best basketball today? Gopher women and Green Bay

After two years away, the University of Minnesota women's basketball team returns to the NCAA tournament with a Friday matchup against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. MPR sports sherpa Phil Picardi tells you why you need to watch.
by Phil Picardi

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Jury backs ex-UMD hockey coach in discrimination suit, awards $3.74M

Jury backs ex-UMD hockey coach in discrimination suit, awards $3.74M

Shannon Miller had argued the University of Minnesota Duluth fired her because she's a woman and for complaining about discrimination. UMD said it was performance-related. A jury on Thursday sided with Miller.
by MPR News Staff

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We're all Cousins now: Vikings sign next quarterback

We're all Cousins now: Vikings sign next quarterback

Kirk Cousins was expected to get a massive three-year contract. The longtime Washington quarterback takes his talents to the Twin Cities and makes the Vikings a potential Super Bowl contender.
by MPR News Staff

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When a high school football player meets a brain injury researcher

When a high school football player meets a brain injury researcher

High School athletes often raise money door-to-door for their teams. In Newton, Mass., a football player rang the doorbell of a leading brain injury researcher. Instead of money, he got a talk.
by Stephanie Leydon

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