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December 10, 2018 2:54 PM

Warmer temps affecting University of Minnesota winter sports

Higher temperatures cause more snowmelt and shorter ski seasons. Two seasons ago, the university's Nordic ski team could not participate in the American Birkebeiner, which was canceled because of warm weather.

by Associated Press

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December 9, 2018 6:50 PM

U.S. men's curling team wins World Cup event

In a rematch of last February's Olympic gold medal match, the U.S. men's curling team beat Sweden on Sunday to win a Curling World Cup event in Omaha, Neb.

by MPR News Staff

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December 9, 2018 4:55 PM

College basketball: No. 14 Minnesota women stay unbeaten

Minnesota is off to its best start since the '03-04 team went 15-0 and the '02-03 team went 12-0, both when first-year coach Lindsay Whalen was a player.

by Associated Press

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December 7, 2018 3:30 PM

Warm welcome for 'Frozen' star: Minnesota skater makes home-state debut

"There are so many little kids — you'll see them in the audience, all wearing an Elsa dress and screaming Elsa's name, so it's so important for me to really put my all out there," said "Disney on Ice" skater Olivia Oltmanns.

by Nina Moini

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December 5, 2018 4:22 PM

USA Gymnastics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

While USA Gymnastics says bankruptcy gives it "the opportunity to reorganize," it's not clear how the filing is helpful to the victims of sexual abuse allegedly by a former team doctor.

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December 4, 2018 2:06 PM

NHL adds Seattle as league's 32nd team, play begins in 2021

Seattle is getting a National Hockey League team. It will just have to wait a little bit longer to drop the puck.

by Associated Press

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December 2, 2018 9:10 PM

Patriots roll to 24-10 victory over Vikings

The Vikings entered the game allowing the third-fewest rushing yards in the league (93.6 per game). But New England was able to spread them out, rushing for 160 yards.

by Associated Press

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December 2, 2018 9:00 PM

Gophers volleyball team advances to Sweet 16

The University of Minnesota volleyball team has advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament after a pair of victories over the weekend.

by MPR News Staff

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December 2, 2018 8:30 PM

Gophers football team learns bowl game destination, opponent

The University of Minnesota football team will travel to a familiar destination for its postseason bowl game — but they'll face an unfamiliar opponent.

by MPR News Staff