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Boxer LaMotta, immortalized in 'Raging Bull,' dies at 95

Boxer LaMotta, immortalized in 'Raging Bull,' dies at 95

The Bronx Bull, as he was known in his fighting days, compiled an 83-19-4 record with 30 knockouts, in a career that began in 1941 and ended in 1954.
by The Associated Press

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Around the world in not quite 80 days, cyclist smashes record

Around the world in not quite 80 days, cyclist smashes record

Mark Beaumont arrived in Paris Monday after circumnavigating the Earth on two wheels over 79 days.

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Heroics help Lynx and Twins keep up winning ways

The Minnesota Lynx now hold a two game to none lead in their best of five WNBA playoff series against Washington.
by MPR News Staff

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Whalen's return to the Lynx isn't the first comeback of her career

Whalen's return to the Lynx isn't the first comeback of her career

Guard Lindsay Whalen is back on the court after a hand injury had her sitting out several games. And it's not the first time that's happened to her.
by Jim Bickal

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Prediction: Vikings to go 6-10 in season ahead

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the season ahead.
by MPR News Staff

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Saying 'we have to get better,' Fleck tackles struggling football program

Saying 'we have to get better,' Fleck tackles struggling football program

As the new Gophers head coach, P.J. Fleck has a lot of work ahead of him as he tries to turn around a program that hasn't won a conference championship in 50 years.
by Matt Sepic

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Rochester leaders see plan for new $58M sports arena

The city's Mayo Civic Center commission got a look Tuesday at the economics of a proposed $58 million sports arena.
by Catharine Richert

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Twins win, Vikings lose and P.J. Fleck doesn't feel bad about victory

The Minnesota Gophers beat the Buffalo Bulls 17-7 in their first game with new head coach P.J. Fleck. The team didn't look very energized, but Fleck said he never feels bad about any kind of victory.
by MPR News Staff

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Hmong dance team mentor accuses Lynx of using 'exploitative' sales tactics

Hmong dance team mentor accuses Lynx of using 'exploitative' sales tactics

A school's Hmong dance team called off a performance at Friday's Lynx game after realizing it was, in his words, a "pay to play" deal rather than a genuine performance invitation. The Lynx issued a statement apologizing for "any miscommunication surrounding the performance."
by Cody Nelson

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