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IOC: 31 caught in retests of 2008 Beijing Olympic samples

The samples had been stored at the IOC laboratory in Lausanne. They were retested using enhanced methods on athletes who were expecting to compete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in August.

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Coyle takes over struggling U athletics program

Coyle takes over struggling U athletics program

The University of Minnesota and its supporters hope Mark Coyle's hiring turns a new page for the U's athletics department.
by Peter Cox

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The surgery that changed baseball

The surgery that changed baseball

Tommy John surgery was pioneered in the 1970s to repair pitchers' arms. But now it's being used on pitchers as young as 15. Jeff Passan's book, "The Arm," explores the issue.
by MPR News Staff

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Coyle faces several challenges as new U athletic director

Coyle faces several challenges as new U athletic director

The new athletic director at the University of Minnesota, Mark Coyle, is expected to sign a contract today that will pay him $850,000 a year.

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How live bait affects walleye catch-and-release

How live bait affects walleye catch-and-release

Lake Mille Lacs' walleye population has been struggling, and that's led to increasingly tight restrictions.

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U of M taps Syracuse exec to lead Gopher athletics

U of M taps Syracuse exec to lead Gopher athletics

Mark Coyle, who's served as athletics director at Syracuse University, will be the University of Minnesota's new athletics director, pending Board of Regents approval.
by MPR News Staff

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Audit finds overspending on travel by Gophers' coach

Audit finds overspending on travel by Gophers' coach

A University of Minnesota audit shows Gophers men's basketball coach Richard Pitino spent more than double his allowance for private jet travel since his hiring.
by The Associated Press

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U basketball player arrested on sex assault charge

Center Reggie Lynch, who didn't play last season as he sat out following his transfer from Illinois State, was suspended indefinitely pending an investigation.
by The Associated Press

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Glory days: Ballplayers chase big league dream at Saints open tryout

Glory days: Ballplayers chase big league dream at Saints open tryout

The trials attracted everyone from former college and pro athletes to recreational players to baseball fans who simply wanted to have a little fun. Meet three of the hopefuls who came out to play.
by Nancy Yang

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