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Your best friend for 26.2 miles: the marathon pacer

Your best friend for 26.2 miles: the marathon pacer

Part coach and part cheerleader, pacers offer everything from encouragement to advice during those sometimes seemingly endless hills and miles. At the Twin Cities Marathon this weekend, Sharon McNary will be one of them.
by Nancy Yang

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Lynx headline a busy sports weekend for Minnesota fans

The sports action is fast and furious around Minnesota this week.

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U.S. Bank Stadium closed to Twin Cities marathoners before Sunday's race

U.S. Bank Stadium closed to Twin Cities marathoners before Sunday's race

Runners heading for the Twin Cities Marathon say they'll receive a rude welcome at the start. The new Vikings stadium -- and its indoor bathrooms -- won't be open to runners before the race, owing to the NFL's security policy.
by Tim Nelson

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LeBron James backs Hillary Clinton for president in editorial

LeBron James backs Hillary Clinton for president in editorial

NBA superstar LeBron James believes Clinton can do more to help at-risk kids like he once was, saying she's the only candidate who "truly understands the struggles of an Akron child born into poverty."
by Associated Press

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New era set as Falvey takes over Twins baseball operations

New era set as Falvey takes over Twins baseball operations

After another dismal season, the Twins hope Derek Falvey will put the team back on the path to success. The Twins formally announced his hiring Monday. He replaces fired general manager Terry Ryan.
by MPR News Staff

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Hazeltine, Minnesota bask in Ryder Cup glow

Hazeltine, Minnesota bask in Ryder Cup glow

The three-day match ended Sunday in a rout as the U.S. prevailed 17-11. It was the first Ryder Cup win for America since 2008.

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Ryder Cup gets underway in classic, raucous form

Ryder Cup gets underway in classic, raucous form

Seats at the Ryder Cup started filling at 5 a.m. Friday with fans from around the U.S. and Europe.
by Peter Cox

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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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