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Vikings acquire center Brett Jones in trade with Giants

The Minnesota Vikings, who are running out of time before the regular season begins for rehabilitating center Pat Elflein to return, took a step toward protecting themselves by acquiring center Brett Jones in a trade with the New York Giants for a draft pick.
by Associated Press

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Minnesota native Eric Decker announces retirement from NFL

Minnesota native Eric Decker announces retirement from NFL

Minnesota native Eric Decker has announced his retirement from the NFL after an eight-year career as a wide receiver with the Broncos, Jets and Titans.
by Associated Press

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Photos: A night of boxing at the Armory in Minneapolis

Photos: A night of boxing at the Armory in Minneapolis

Thousands of people gathered Friday inside the Armory in Minneapolis for a night of professional boxing.
by Lacey Young

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Minnesota college football player rejoins team after cancer diagnosis

Minnesota college football player rejoins team after cancer diagnosis

John Rumpza and the doctors thought it was nothing. The Winona State University football player was in peak physical condition and had "no physical symptoms" that would lead to believe the lump they found was anything more than a benign tumor.
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With Cousins early and Sloter late, Vikings top Seahawks

With Cousins early and Sloter late, Vikings top Seahawks

Kirk Cousins passed for 182 yards without a turnover in the first half, before third-stringer Kyle Sloter threw for two fourth-quarter touchdowns for the Vikings in a 21-20 comeback victory over the Seahawks on Friday night.
by Associated Press

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Report alleges sexual misconduct by UMD coach

Report alleges sexual misconduct by UMD coach

Joanna Warmington, who announced her resignation as women's cross country and track and field coach in a fiery statement Monday alleging NCAA and Title IX violations, had displayed a pattern of sexual misconduct, according to an investigative report obtained by the Duluth News Tribune.

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Fifty years ago, students created the 'Ultimate' anti-sport sport

Fifty years ago, students created the 'Ultimate' anti-sport sport

Ultimate Frisbee was invented 50 years ago this summer. The sport has its own honor system, known as the "spirit of the game," that can be traced back to the counterculture of 1968.
by Joel Rose

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Why are women athletes still paid less than men?

Why are women athletes still paid less than men?

No women made this year's Forbes list of the 100 highest paid athletes. Last year only one woman made the cut: Serena Williams.
by Kerri Miller and Jo Erickson

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Whalen to retire from WNBA at season's end; ready to coach Gophers

Whalen to retire from WNBA at season's end; ready to coach Gophers

Lindsay Whalen, who became basketball royalty as a University of Minnesota star and WNBA champion, will retire from the WNBA at season's end as she takes over as head coach of the U women's team.
by MPR News Staff

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