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March 8, 2016 11:45 AM

UMD investigated after discrimination complaint

A federal agency is launching a civil rights investigation into gender discrimination at the University of Minnesota Duluth following a complaint by three ex-coaches and several current and former athletes.

by Jon Collins

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March 7, 2016 4:18 PM

Tennis star Maria Sharapova failed drug test at Australian Open

The five-time Grand Slam champion said she was notified by the International Tennis Federation several days ago that she tested positive for meldonium.

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March 6, 2016 5:20 PM

Five-time MVP Peyton Manning will announce his retirement

Manning, who is the NFL's all-time leading passer and its winningest starting quarterback, just won his second Super Bowl during his 18th season.

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March 4, 2016 8:49 AM

Gophers men's basketball team staggers to end of season shorthanded

The men's basketball team at the University of Minnesota is shorthanded after three players were suspended.

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March 3, 2016 4:13 PM

A team of refugees will compete at the Olympic Games in Rio

Previously, athletes who didn't represent a country weren't allowed to compete. The IOC says the all-refugee team will compete under the Olympic flag and be treated like all other teams.

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March 3, 2016 6:45 AM

St. Paul OKs $18.4M for infrastructure at soccer stadium site

The City Council on Wednesday night approved an agreement that would put up $18.4 million in public funds to build infrastructure at the planned stadium near Snelling Avenue and Interstate 94.

by Matt Sepic

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March 3, 2016 6:05 AM

Suspended Minnesota player reported theft of phone to police

City of Bloomington Deputy Police Chief Mike Hartley said Kevin Dorsey filed a report Sunday, saying his phone was stolen four days earlier from a shoe store at the Mall of America.

by The Associated Press

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March 2, 2016 4:27 PM

St. Cloud State cuts six sports from athletic program

The changes are expected to save the financially strained athletics department $250,000 annually.

by Peter Cox

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March 1, 2016 6:14 AM

AP source: Minnesota players punished for explicit video

Kevin Dorsey, Nate Mason and Dupree McBrayer were benched Sunday for what the Gophers announced as a violation of team rules. They are not under investigation for any criminal charges, a source said.

by The Associated Press