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Student athletes who specialize early are injured more often, study finds

Student athletes who specialize early are injured more often, study finds

High school athletes who tended to focus on one sport were 50 percent more likely to get hurt than those who hadn't specialized. Injuries included ankle sprains, knee tendonitis, and stress fractures.
by Allison Aubrey

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Study: CTE found in nearly all donated NFL player brains

Study: CTE found in nearly all donated NFL player brains

As the country starts to get back into its most popular professional team sport, this serves as a reminder of how dangerous football can be.
by Tom Goldman

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Mille Lacs Lake walleye closure extended until Aug. 11

Mille Lacs Lake walleye closure extended until Aug. 11

The decision means walleye fishing on Mille Lacs will remain closed until Friday, Aug 11. The lake will then reopen to catch-and-release-only fishing for walleyes through the Labor Day weekend, when the season will close again through Nov. 30.
by Associated Press

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30 years since the Twins' first World Series win and other sports news

It's Friday. That means MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Star Tribune Digital Sports Editor Howard Sinker. They talked about the four Minnesota Lynx players who will be at the WNBA All Star Game tomorrow in Seattle.
by MPR News Staff

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Vikings plan for more outreach with training camp leaving Mankato

Vikings plan for more outreach with training camp leaving Mankato

The Minnesota Vikings will move their training camp to Eagan after a final pre-season in Mankato next month, ending a 52-year run the team says isn't practical anymore.
by Tim Nelson

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Kirby Puckett on what made the '87 team so special

Kirby Puckett on what made the '87 team so special

Former Twins players are gathering in Minnesota this weekend to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their World Series victory in 1987. But they will be missing their on-field leader.
by Jim Bickal

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Photos: Minnesotans put on a show at X Games in skateboarding

Photos: Minnesotans put on a show at X Games in skateboarding

Alec Majerus — a 22-year-old Rochester, Minn., native — won a silver medal at the X Games' men's street skateboard final Saturday night at U.S. Bank Stadium while 19-year-old Stillwater, Minn., native Nicole Hause just missed the podium in the women's skateboard park final.
by Cody Nelson, Evan Frost and Maria Cardona

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Twins embark on tough stretch of games after All-Star break

The Minnesota Twins start the second half of their surprisingly good season Friday night in Houston against one of baseball's best teams, the Astros.
by MPR News Staff

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