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The history of the 'golf clap'

The history of the 'golf clap'

This deliberately quiet applause -- necessary because loud noises are distracting to players -- dates back centuries.
by Tracy Mumford and Nancy Yang

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Big cat: Lynx coach Reeve named WNBA coach of the year

Big cat: Lynx coach Reeve named WNBA coach of the year

Cheryl Reeve has already led the Lynx to three WNBA championships and has them primed to win a fourth. This is her second time being named WNBA coach of the year.
by MPR News Staff

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Ryder Cup gets underway

Ryder Cup gets underway

The highly anticipated tournament, which started in 1927, pits a team of top American golfers against their European counterparts. It's unlike any other golf tournament.
by Cathy Wurzer and Peter Cox

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Photos: Mix a road race and mountain bike race, add mud for cyclocross

Photos: Mix a road race and mountain bike race, add mud for cyclocross

A World Cup bike race -- with mud, stairs and hurdles -- took place in Iowa City on Saturday. It was only the third time the U.S. hosted a UCI World Cup Cyclocross race, and they held a weekend-long party to go with it.

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How Arnold Palmer hit a hole-in-one with his signature drink

How Arnold Palmer hit a hole-in-one with his signature drink

As we mourn the golf great, we acknowledge another contribution he made to our culture: the tasty and refreshing iced tea and lemonade beverage that carries his name.
by Tanya Ballard Brown

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From farm fields to the world's stage: A history of Hazeltine

From farm fields to the world's stage: A history of Hazeltine

Hazeltine National Golf Club hasn't always been the star it is today. There was a long period when the viability of the club was in doubt.
by Nancy Yang

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5 things to know before you go to the Ryder Cup

5 things to know before you go to the Ryder Cup

Can you bring your selfie stick? No. A ladder? Definitely not. Here are a few other things to know about tickets, transportation and etiquette before you head to Hazeltine.
by Nancy Yang

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Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez dies in boating accident

Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez dies in boating accident

The young ace was Major League Baseball's Rookie of the Year in 2013. When he died, he had the second most strikeouts of any pitcher in the National League.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Golf legend Arnold Palmer dies at 87

Golf legend Arnold Palmer dies at 87

He brought a country club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner's touch. At ease with both presidents and the golfing public, and on a first-name basis with both, "The King" died Sunday in Pittsburgh.
by Associated Press

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