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Frank Deford: a career spent bringing 'something new' to sports

Frank Deford: a career spent bringing 'something new' to sports

The long-time sports commentator announced his retirement from NPR this week. His success was often measured by just how much the audience loved, or hated, what he had to say.
by Tom Goldman

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Deford says thanks for a good game, drops mic

Deford says thanks for a good game, drops mic

Frank Deford bids farewell to the Ringling Brothers Circus and has some further thoughts on taking a final bow.
by Frank Deford

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Frank Deford, NPR's longtime philosopher of sports, dies at 78

Frank Deford, NPR's longtime philosopher of sports, dies at 78

The sportswriter was a mainstay Morning Edition for 37 years, applying his keen wit and incisive eye to games of every stripe. Deford died Sunday, just weeks after hanging up his cleats with NPR.
by Colin Dwyer

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Vikings coach says if he has to coach with 1 eye, he will

Vikings coach says if he has to coach with 1 eye, he will

Mike Zimmer told reporters on a conference call Friday that "one eye or two, it doesn't matter. I'll be back. We can put that retiring thing to bed quickly."
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Twins: True contender or still a pretender?

The first place Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series against Tampa Bay tonight at Target Field. Fourty-three games into the season, the Twins have spent more time in first place than any other team in the American League Central.
by MPR News Staff

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Vikings' Zimmer to take time off after latest eye surgery

Vikings' Zimmer to take time off after latest eye surgery

The Vikings say Zimmer is expected to return "in a few weeks." Zimmer has undergone eight surgeries on his right eye, where he suffered a detached retina, since Nov. 1.
by The Associated Press

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Big league dreaming: Here's who's made it from St. Paul Saints to MLB

Big league dreaming: Here's who's made it from St. Paul Saints to MLB

St. Paul Saints players prepping for the team's 25th season home opener today know it's a long way from Lowertown to Major League Baseball. Twenty players, though, have made it to the big league after playing for the Saints.
by MPR News Staff

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