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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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Cousins perfect in Minnesota debut as Vikings beat Broncos

Cousins perfect in Minnesota debut as Vikings beat Broncos

Kirk Cousins completed all four of his passes in the Vikings' 42-28 exhibition victory Saturday night, including a 1-yard touchdown strike on a quick slant to Stefon Diggs.
by Associated Press

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The Vikings kick off their preseason this weekend

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker about what to watch for in the Vikes' opening game against the Broncos, and how the team is coming together for the new season.
by Cathy Wurzer

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NFL players renew anthem protest as pre-season starts

NFL players renew anthem protest as pre-season starts

Several players knelt, raised fists or refused to take the field protesting police brutality. Last month the NFL said it would temporarily suspend enforcement of a new "must-stand" policy.
by Scott Neuman

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Minnesota's Natalie Darwitz to enter U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

Minnesota's Natalie Darwitz to enter U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

Former University of Minnesota hockey star and current Hamline University women's hockey coach Natalie Darwitz is part of the 2018 class of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
by Associated Press

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