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Athletic group benches ref who told wrestler to cut dreadlocks

Athletic group benches ref who told wrestler to cut dreadlocks

New Jersey's athletic association said Saturday that a referee who told a high school wrestler to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit, which drew ire from an Olympian, the state's governor and many others, won't be assigned to any matches until the incident is reviewed.
by Associated Press

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Blind skaters share a goal: Let's play hockey

Blind skaters share a goal: Let's play hockey

Eighteen players this fall joined the Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey program, the first of its kind in Minnesota. Players come in many sizes and ages. The game's a little different, but the thrill is the same.
by Peter Cox

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What a top-40 ranking for football recruiting means for Fleck, the U of M

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer chatted with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker about the University of Minnesota's top-40 ranking for football recruiting, the outlook for Gophers basketball this season, and the upcoming Vikings-Lions game on Sunday.
by Cathy Wurzer

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U.S. ski coach: Lindsey Vonn plans to return to racing next month

U.S. ski coach: Lindsey Vonn plans to return to racing next month

Lindsey Vonn is hoping to return from injury next month and resume her pursuit of the all-time World Cup wins record, according to the U.S. Ski Team's head coach.
by Associated Press

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Cook carries Vikings past Dolphins 41-17

Cook carries Vikings past Dolphins 41-17

Dalvin Cook had a career-high 136 yards and two touchdowns on a season-high 19 carries as Minnesota stayed in control of a spot in the playoffs with a 41-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
by Associated Press

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Vikings fire offensive coordinator after bad Seattle loss

John DiFillipo's firing comes as the Vikings cling to a half-game lead for the lowest-ranking wild card spot in this season's playoffs, with three other teams poised to overtake them.
by Tim Nelson

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