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Vikings start preseason against Bengals tonight
The Minnesota Vikings begin their preseason tonight against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Rio highlights: Simone Biles wins all-around; Michael Phelps gets 22nd gold
Thursday's theme was American stars battling each other. Biles topped Aly Raisman as they went 1-2 in the women's all-around. Michael Phelps easily defeated Ryan Lochte in their showdown in the pool.
St. Paul sprinter pushed through adversity to race in Rio
Emmanuel Matadi was a state champion sprinter in high school and smashed records running for Minnesota State University, Mankato. On Saturday, Matadi will make his Olympic debut in Rio on the Liberian national team.
'Because I can': cyclist Kristin Armstrong wins third gold medal at age 42
"For all the moms out there, I hope that this was a very inspiring day," Armstrong said after winning her race and making Olympic history in Rio de Janeiro.
U.S. swimmers dominate Rio Olympics in exceptional showing
Wins by Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps have helped American swimmers dominate the competition in what is proving to be an exceptional Olympic showing.
Former Gophers swimmer David Plummer wins Olympic bronze
The 30-year-old is the first Gophers swimmer to win an Olympic medal.
Lilly King puts exclamation mark on big day for U.S. swimming
"I'm proud to be competing clean and doing what is right," Lilly King said after the race. Over the weekend, her top rival, Yulia Efimova, was reinstated.
Minneapolis native Kalmoe to row in Olympic finals
Minneapolis native Megan Kalmoe's women's quad sculls rowing team has advanced to the finals in the Rio Olympics.