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November 2, 2017 6:12 AM

Houston Astros are World Series champions, beating Los Angeles Dodgers

The Astros defeated the Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 at Dodger Stadium.

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November 2, 2017 4:00 AM

NFL helps diverse firms compete for Super Bowl business

The NFL is serving as a matchmaker between qualified Twin Cities firms with diverse ownership and big spenders at the Super Bowl.

by Martin Moylan

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November 1, 2017 12:00 AM

Intelligence Squared debate: Should we be paying college athletes?

Universities, broadcasters and private companies make billions from college athletics, and players are prohibited from sharing in the profits. With recent allegations of financial corruption in the NCAA, should we rewrite the rules of college sports? The motion is: "Pay college athletes."

by MPR News Staff

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October 28, 2017 4:40 PM

Gurriel banned 5 games in 2018 for racist gesture at Darvish

Yuli Gurriel will have to sit out for making a racist gesture toward Yu Darvish -- but not during the World Series.

by Associated Press

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October 27, 2017 3:53 PM

Former Minnesota Twin Silva sued over alleged basketball debt

Former Minnesota Twins pitcher Carlos Silva has been sued over money he allegedly failed to pay a player on the Venezuelan professional basketball team he owns.

by Brian Bakst

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October 24, 2017 11:18 AM

Iditarod names four-time champ Dallas Seavey in dog doping scandal

Under pressure from competitors, the race committee said the 30-year-old musher is under suspicion of giving his dogs the drug tamadol in this year's race. Seavey has denied any wrongdoing.

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October 24, 2017 4:00 AM

Photos: Vikings massive new headquarters taking shape

The Eagan complex, built on the site of the old Northwest Airlines headquarters, will include four outdoor practice fields, a 6,500-seat stadium and the NFL team's corporate offices. Here's a look.

by Tim Nelson and Courtney Perry

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October 23, 2017 4:09 PM

St. Cloud swimmers break barriers for Muslim girls in sports

Two St. Cloud high school swimmers are getting statewide attention for challenging traditions in a sport many Muslim girls have shied away from.

by Kirsti Marohn

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October 23, 2017 1:03 PM

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