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January 22, 2018 6:53 PM

3 USA gymnastics board members resign, as fallout from abuse scandal continues

Three key board members at USA Gymnastics have resigned, the organization said Monday. The moves indicate continued tumult at the sport's governing body as the sentencing hearing continues for former team doctor Larry Nassar, who has admitted to the sexual assault of minors under his care.

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January 22, 2018 10:09 AM

No Super Bowl but still a good season for the Vikes

The Minnesota Vikings' Super Bowl hopes were dashed Sunday night at the NFC championship game in Philadelphia, where they lost to the Eagles.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 21, 2018 10:00 PM

Photos: Vikings, Eagles game is told in the faces

The story of the Vikings loss and the Eagles win can be told just by looking at the faces of those playing -- and watching -- the game.

by Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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January 21, 2018 9:45 PM

The Patriots and Eagles will square off in Super Bowl 52

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are going back to the Super Bowl in search of a sixth title. They'll face a Philadelphia Eagles team looking for their first Lombardi Trophy.

by Associated Press

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January 21, 2018 8:45 PM

Vikings lose shot at a home team Super Bowl

The Vikings lost big to the Philadelphia Eagles, falling 7-38 and losing their chance to be the first hometown team in a Super Bowl.

by Associated Press

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January 21, 2018 12:42 PM

U.S. hockey GM dies unexpectedly at Colorado Springs home

Rochester native Jim Johannson, the general manager of the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team, has died on the eve of the Pyeongchang Games. He was 53.

by Associated Press

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January 21, 2018 12:15 PM

Philadelphia greasing light poles to stop fans from climbing

Officials say the grease should make the poles too slippery to climb.

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January 19, 2018 6:35 PM

Minneapolis says it's ready to keep Super Bowl safe

The city's police and fire leaders recently briefed new members of the Minneapolis City Council on plans to keep the peace and respond to any emergencies during Super Bowl week.

by Brandt Williams

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January 19, 2018 5:06 PM

What should fans be worried about as the Vikings head to Philly?

What can Case Keenum and the Vikings except when they head onto the grass at Lincoln Financial Field? To find out, Steven John spoke with Philadelphia Daily News and Philadelphia Inquirer Eagles reporter Les Bowen.

by Steven John