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Minnesota athletes anticipating start of Rio Games

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps will be the flag bearer in the opening ceremony at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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After a rough runup, Rio aims for an 'awesome' opening ceremony

After a rough runup, Rio aims for an 'awesome' opening ceremony

The Friday night spectacle could be "a drug for depression in Brazil," says the creative director of the show that viewers around the world will see tonight.

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We're No. 1!: In poll, only 44 schools have made claim

We're No. 1!: In poll, only 44 schools have made claim

In the history of college football, only 44 schools have been able to make the claim "We're No. 1" and have The Associated Press poll back up the boast.
by Associated Press

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Appeals court upholds Adrian Peterson suspension in 2014 case

Appeals court upholds Adrian Peterson suspension in 2014 case

A three-judge panel has ruled the NFL was within its rights when it suspended Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson after he was charged with child abuse in 2014.
by Associated Press

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U.S. women will rule at the Olympics (you can thank Title IX)

U.S. women will rule at the Olympics (you can thank Title IX)

American women are poised to win far more medals than any other women's squad in Rio. As part of their relentless rise, they're also expected to outpace the U.S. men.
by Greg Myre

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No dorms for U.S. basketball teams; they'll stay on a cruise ship in Rio

No dorms for U.S. basketball teams; they'll stay on a cruise ship in Rio

This isn't the first time the U.S. men's basketball team is staying outside the Athletes' Village where most Olympians will be housed in Rio.

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It's no game when athletes take political, social stands

It's no game when athletes take political, social stands

MPR News guest host Marianne Combs spoke Monday with experts about how race, gender and social media play into the conversation over athletes and activism.
by MPR News Staff

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The Australian Olympic team is having a rough week

The Australian Olympic team is having a rough week

First, the Australian team's move-in was delayed. Then they had to evacuate because of a fire in their building. Now their delegation head says several items were stolen after they fled from the fire.

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Brett Favre headlines 2016 Hall of Fame class

Brett Favre headlines 2016 Hall of Fame class

With a long history in football Brett Favre's unorthodox style landed him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a headliner next weekend.
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