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Dustin Johnson withdraws from Masters with back injury

The world's No. 1-ranked golfer, Dustin Johnson, has withdrawn from the Masters after injuring his lower back in a fall at the home he was renting for the week.
by Associated Press

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How the iconic Homer Hanky almost wasn't even a thing

How the iconic Homer Hanky almost wasn't even a thing

Thirty years ago this October, the hottest accessory in Minnesota was a white hanky. But that almost wasn't the case because the Twins were reportedly afraid of becoming the "laughing stock of baseball."
by Nancy Yang

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Photos: In spite of the clouds, a sunny Twins opener

Photos: In spite of the clouds, a sunny Twins opener

After last year's dismal 103-loss season, the Twins started 2017 on a high note, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-1 at Target Field Monday for the team's first opening day victory in nearly a decade.
by Matt Sepic and Evan Frost

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North Carolina tops Gonzaga in messy NCAA championship

North Carolina tops Gonzaga in messy NCAA championship

It was expected to be a fast-paced, competitive showcase for two of the best players in the country, but thanks to tough defenses it became a foul-laden slog. UNC finally pinned the Bulldogs, 71-65.
by Christopher Dean Hopkins

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NHL not going to 2018 Olympics in South Korea

NHL not going to 2018 Olympics in South Korea

The NHL announced Monday that it will not participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, saying it sees no tangible benefit in halting the season for three weeks -- despite clear signs from the world's best players that they want to go.
by Associated Press

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Here's what Tom Kelly's Target Field statue will look like

Here's what Tom Kelly's Target Field statue will look like

The picture used as the basis for the statue shows Kelly in uniform leaning against a bat used during fielding practice. He called it a fitting image because he loved being out on the field, hitting balls to his players or pitching batting practice.
by Jim Bickal

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Meet two race sleuths trying to keep marathoners honest

Meet two race sleuths trying to keep marathoners honest

Spring is a busy season for runners -- and for the sleuths sniffing out race cheats. With an eye on the Boston Marathon, amateur investigators use math and methodology to protect the sport's integrity.
by Heidi Glenn

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South Carolina takes its first women's NCAA basketball title

South Carolina takes its first women's NCAA basketball title

The lady Gamecocks earned their first national title with a 67-55 win over Mississippi State. It's also a first for former player, Coach Dawn Staley, who had made several Final Fours in her prime.
by Tom Goldman

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Females are facing an off-ice fight at all levels of hockey

Females are facing an off-ice fight at all levels of hockey

At every level of female hockey, from pre-teen girls to college to post-graduate players, there are obstacles.

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Playoffs look out of reach for Twins this year

The Twins open the regular season at home on Monday against Kansas City.
by MPR News Staff

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