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Sports

Why would any city want to host the Olympics?

Why would any city want to host the Olympics?

With the athletic competition over, the people of Brazil are left to consider whether hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics was worth it. Given the cost and social trauma of putting on the games, why would any city want to do it?

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U.S. women are the biggest winners at the Rio Olympics

U.S. women are the biggest winners at the Rio Olympics

As in London four years ago, American women are taking home more medals than their male counterparts. It's a trend that's likely to continue.
by Greg Myre

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In a second chance, U.S. women's 4x100m relay team nabs slot in final

In a second chance, U.S. women's 4x100m relay team nabs slot in final

It was a team that ran alone: The women of the U.S. 4x100-meter relay team raced by themselves under the lights of Rio's Olympic Stadium on Thursday, going against the clock for a shot at the final.

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Minnesota amateur baseball tournament this weekend

The 93rd annual Minnesota amateur baseball tournament is in full swing this weekend.

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Two track and field athletes with Minn. ties race in Rio

Two track and field athletes with Minn. ties race in Rio

Two track and field athletes with Minnesota connections will race for Olympic medals Saturday in Rio.
by MPR News Staff

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Ex-NFL star Darren Sharper gets 18 years for drugging, raping women

Ex-NFL star Darren Sharper gets 18 years for drugging, raping women

Prosecutors suggested a nine-year prison term for Sharper, a former Vikings and Packers standout, under a multi-jurisdictional plea deal. But the judge rejected it as too lenient in June.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul soccer stadium wins crucial council vote

St. Paul soccer stadium wins crucial council vote

St. Paul is another step closer to building a new soccer stadium, with a City Council vote Wednesday approving its site plan.
by Matt Sepic

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