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The Minnesota Vikings launched an online campaign Thursday to sell bricks inscribed with personal messages. Social media responded with brickbats.
Major League Soccer not so major in global soccer marketplace
Major League Soccer is coming to the Twin Cities. The league made it official Wednesday when they announced that an expansion franchise had been awarded to Minneapolis.
Fair weather fans? MLS officials think Minnesotans will warm to game
Minnesotans may be cheering the news now that outdoor soccer is coming to Minneapolis. But will they do the same in November? Backers say yes.
Major League Soccer team coming to Minneapolis
The franchise was awarded to investors led by Bill McGuire, who owns a minor league soccer team.
Source: B. Todd Jones to oversee NFL conduct
Jones, the former U.S. attorney for Minnesota, has been tapped by the NFL to be the league's special counsel for conduct.
Leaders of the nation's top soccer league and investors led by ex-UnitedHealth CEO Bill McGuire are expected on Wednesday to detail plans for a Twin Cities team.
Gophers claim NCAA women's hockey title
Meanwhile, the men's team cinched the Big Ten title over the weekend.