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The Australian Olympic team is having a rough week
First, the Australian team's move-in was delayed. Then they had to evacuate because of a fire in their building. Now their delegation head says several items were stolen after they fled from the fire.
Brett Favre headlines 2016 Hall of Fame class
With a long history in football Brett Favre's unorthodox style landed him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a headliner next weekend.
Tracking Olympians with Minnesota ties in Rio
The opening ceremony is set for this Friday night.
Minnesota Olympic track cycler preps for Rio
Kelly Catlin of Arden Hills picked up the sport only a few years ago.
Vikings sign Zimmer to long-term deal as season begins
The signing comes as the team's training camp starts in Mankato with the first practices happening Friday.
The Olympic storylines you absolutely need to know
You can't follow everything in Rio, but you want to catch the highlights. Here's a guide to the American athletes and events likely to produce the most memorable performances.
WNBA rescinds fines against players wearing shirts supporting shooting victims
"While we expect players to comply with league rules and uniform guidelines, we also understand their desire to use their platform to address important societal issues," says WNBA head Lisa Borders.
Ex-Vikings head coach Dennis Green dies at 67
Green led the Minnesota Vikings from 1992 to 2001 during some of the team's most exciting and frustrating seasons, including the fateful 1998-99 campaign.