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Walter Bush, former hockey executive, dies at 86

Walter Bush, former hockey executive, dies at 86

Walter Bush, the former USA Hockey president and primary founder of the Minnesota North Stars, died Thursday.
by Associated Press

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Vikings-Panthers still on for Sunday despite Charlotte unrest

Vikings-Panthers still on for Sunday despite Charlotte unrest

The NFL said it expects the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings to play Sunday in Charlotte. Charlotte's been reeling from two days of public protests over the police shooting of a black man.
by MPR News Staff

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Author: 'Hockey Strong' about a special kind of strength

Minnesota-based writer Todd Smith says hockey players are a lot tougher than other athletes.

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Broadcast Journalist Series: Justin Ellis of ESPN the Magazine

Broadcast Journalist Series: Justin Ellis of ESPN the Magazine

As part of Minnesota Public Radio's Broadcast Journalist Series Justin Ellis, Senior Editor of ESPN the Magazine, joined MPR News host Tom Weber to talk about covering sports - the challenges, the ethics, and the compelling stories.
by MPR News Staff

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Vikings' Peterson faces surgery Thursday; return unknown

Vikings' Peterson faces surgery Thursday; return unknown

Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson will have surgery Thursday to deal with a torn meniscus in his left knee and it's not clear when, or if, he'll return to play this season.
by MPR News Staff

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With future uncertain, Oromo Olympian visits Minnesota

With future uncertain, Oromo Olympian visits Minnesota

Olympian Feyisa Lilesa hasn't returned home after protesting the Ethiopian government during the Rio games. He was invited to visit with members of Minnesota's Oromo community this weekend, and will continue to travel the U.S. until he can find a place to settle and compete.
by Manda Lillie

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Zimmer tells radio show that Peterson has torn meniscus

Zimmer tells radio show that Peterson has torn meniscus

Minnesota Vikings running back, Adrian Peterson, was injured in the third quarter of Minnesota's victory over Green Bay on Sunday. Coach Mike Zimmer says Peterson has a torn meniscus in his left knee.
by Associated Press

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Iranian cyclist dies after crash in Paralympics road race

Iranian cyclist dies after crash in Paralympics road race

"This is truly heart-breaking news, and the thoughts and condolences of the whole Paralympic Movement are with Bahman's family, friends, and teammates, as well as the whole of the National Paralympic Committee of Iran," IPC President Philip Craven said in a statement.
by Associated Press

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