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Italian runner wins Venice Marathon after all the favorites take a wrong turn

Italian runner wins Venice Marathon after all the favorites take a wrong turn

In a bizarre twist, the city's own Eyob Ghebrehiwet Faniel won after leading racers followed an errant motorcycle. In the process, Faniel became the first local to win the marathon in 22 years.
by Colin Dwyer

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Justin Timberlake to play Super Bowl halftime show

Justin Timberlake to play Super Bowl halftime show

The NFL announced Sunday night that Timberlake will headline the Super Bowl halftime show Feb. 4 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
by Associated Press

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Group kneels at Vikings stadium to protest police brutality

Group kneels at Vikings stadium to protest police brutality

"This isn't about the Vikings," said organizer Mel Reeves. "It's not about the flag, it's not about the anthem, it's simply about trying to bring attention to this national problem."
by Jon Collins

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Astros advance to the World Series by shutting out Yankees, 4-0

Astros advance to the World Series by shutting out Yankees, 4-0

The Houston Astros will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. The Astros beat the New York Yankees 4-0 Saturday night in Houston -- the series went seven games.
by Doreen McCallister

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The hottest ticket in town: Gopher volleyball

The University of Minnesota Women's Volleyball team has a big match against Wisconsin on Saturday. Both teams are ranked in the top ten nationally and the game is sold out.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Iditarod sled dogs test positive for banned substance

Iditarod sled dogs test positive for banned substance

At the end of this year's annual run to Nome, Alaska, several dogs from a single team tested positive for a banned painkiller, the race board says.

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NFL and players meet, but punt on anthem controversy

NFL and players meet, but punt on anthem controversy

There were hopes that an NFL meeting would bring some clarity in the league's policy that says players "should" stand during the traditional pregame performance of 'The Star-Spangled Banner."

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Block that click! High school sports go digital

Block that click! High school sports go digital

At least a few Minnesota schools have begun to treat gaming as an organized, competitive sport.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Bridgewater cleared to rejoin Vikings for practice this week

Bridgewater cleared to rejoin Vikings for practice this week

The quarterback has been cleared to rejoin the Minnesota Vikings for practice, roughly 14 months after a dislocation and multiple ligament tears in his left knee put his leg and career at risk.
by Associated Press

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Louisville fires Rick Pitino amid federal investigation

Louisville fires Rick Pitino amid federal investigation

The move Monday officially ends Pitino's 16-year tenure with the program, a run that included winning the 2013 NCAA championship but was tarnished by several embarrassing off-court incidents.
by The Associated Press

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