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Sports

First-place Vikings host second-place Packers Sunday

MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the surprising showdown between the division's top two teams.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Man gets life in prison in death of Adrian Peterson's son

Tyrese Robert Ruffin died in October 2013. An autopsy concluded he sustained four blows to the head that doctors said couldn't have been accidental.
by The Associated Press

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University of North Dakota's new mascot: Fighting Hawks

University of North Dakota's new mascot: Fighting Hawks

University of North Dakota teams will be known as the Fighting Hawks following a vote of student, faculty, alumni and others with ties to the school.
by MPR News Staff

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Missouri's Pinkel to resign at end of season, cites health

Missouri's Pinkel to resign at end of season, cites health

The stunning move comes days after his team threatened to boycott Saturday's game against BYU over concerns about racial strife on campus. Pinkel supported his players.
by The Associated Press

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Source: Wolves owner negotiating to sell minority share

Source: Wolves owner negotiating to sell minority share

Glen Taylor has been searching for an investor who would be willing to purchase a minority share of the team and let Taylor continue to run the show for a few more years before eventually taking over as the majority stakeholder.
by The Associated Press

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U volleyball team faces big match

There are a lot of big sporting events involving our local teams this weekend, including a high-profile match for the highly ranked University of Minnesota volleyball team.

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Michael Phelps coming to swim meet at U

Michael Phelps coming to swim meet at U

The Arena Pro Swim Series kicks off Thursday at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
by Aaron Bolton

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Claeys named Gophers head football coach

Claeys named Gophers head football coach

Tracy Claeys, who was named interim head coach following Jerry Kill's resignation last month, signed a three-year contract.
by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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Photos: Jamming for the title of world's best derby team

Photos: Jamming for the title of world's best derby team

Roller derby teams from around the U.S. and the world competed in a single-elimination tournament this weekend in St. Paul.

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