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USOC moves to shut down USA Gymnastics after Nassar scandal

USOC moves to shut down USA Gymnastics after Nassar scandal

In an open letter to the gymnastics community Monday, USOC CEO Sarah Hirshland said "you deserve better," and that the challenges facing USA Gymnastics are more than it is capable of overcoming as currently constructed.
by The Associated Press

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Glitter and gold: Diggins sets shining example for young Minnesota skiers

Glitter and gold: Diggins sets shining example for young Minnesota skiers

Cross-country skiing has surged in popularity among high school students in Minnesota, especially among girls. Some of that may be due to the superstar power of Olympic gold medalist and Afton native Jessie Diggins. She was in Duluth Sunday to raise money for a new ski trail.
by Dan Kraker

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Vikings hang 10 sacks on Stafford, beat Lions

Vikings hang 10 sacks on Stafford, beat Lions

Danielle Hunter had 3 1/2 of Minnesota's franchise-record 10 sacks and a fourth-quarter fumble return for a touchdown, making for a miserable afternoon for Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions in a 24-9 victory by the Vikings on Sunday.
by Associated Press

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Ethiopia's Desisa, Kenya's Keitany win NYC Marathon

Ethiopia's Desisa, Kenya's Keitany win NYC Marathon

Mary Keitany of Kenya and Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia won the New York City Marathon on Sunday, with Keitany dominating the strong women's field for her fourth victory in the event and Desisa surging ahead of two other runners near the finish line.
by Associated Press

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Man charged with trying to run Olympian Jessie Diggins off road

Man charged with trying to run Olympian Jessie Diggins off road

Authorities say a man accused of trying to run Olympic cross country skiing gold medalist Jessie Diggins off the road while she was roller-skiing in Minnesota has been charged with five misdemeanors.
by Associated Press

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Minnesota sports weekend: Talking Vikings and Timberwolves

Minnesota sports weekend: Talking Vikings and Timberwolves

MPR News' Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis spoke with Weekend Edition Saturday host John Wanamaker about Sunday's Vikings-Lions matchup — along with reviewing Derrick Rose's 50-point game for the Timberwolves earlier this week.
by John Wanamaker and Jeffrey Bissoy

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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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