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December 22, 2017 5:48 AM

Sportscaster Dick Enberg, whose career spanned 60 years, dies at 82

Enberg got his big break calling UCLA basketball games, then went on to do other events such as Super Bowls, Olympics and Final Fours. Enberg retired in 2016 after a six-decade career.

by Doreen McCallister

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December 21, 2017 5:30 AM

Franken quits, Yanez jury acquits; Percy the cat splits? MN news 2017

The biggest Minnesota newsmakers in 2017 ranged from disgraced lawmakers to a radio host that lost his business deals with MPR to two cats that won over the internet.

by The Associated Press, MPR News Staff and Nancy Yang

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December 20, 2017 3:01 PM

Gymnast McKayla Maroney says settlement covered up sex abuse

After suffering sexual abuse and "years of psychological trauma," Maroney reached a settlement with USA Gymnastics in December 2016, but the terms of the agreement weren't disclosed in court papers.

by The Associated Press

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December 18, 2017 3:08 PM

Vikings clinch, so now what? 8 things to know

The Minnesota Vikings are a lock for the NFL playoffs with a chance to be the first team to play a Super Bowl in its hometown. But lots of questions remain. We tried to answer a few.

by Phil Picardi

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December 18, 2017 10:26 AM

ESPN chief Skipper resigns, cites substance abuse problem

John Skipper, president of the sprawling ESPN sports network, said Monday that he is resigning to treat a substance abuse problem.

by Associated Press

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December 18, 2017 4:00 AM

Photos: First ever mixed doubles curlers headed to the Olympics

Amid the rattle of cowbells and applause from onlookers, pairs of curlers competed over the weekend in Blaine to become the first ever U.S. Olympics mixed doubles curling team.

by Jon Collins and Matthew Hintz

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December 17, 2017 9:00 PM

Facing misconduct investigation, Panthers owner selling team

Facing a growing investigation that accuses him of sexual misconduct and using racist language at work, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson announced Sunday that he will sell the NFL team after the season.

by Associated Press