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Legends of the fall: Women's roller derby champions crash St. Paul

Legends of the fall: Women's roller derby champions crash St. Paul

The 12 top-ranked women's roller derby teams from across the globe compete this weekend in downtown St. Paul. That includes the local squad, the Minnesota RollerGirls.
by Sophie Nikitas

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Photos: All-star RollerGirls prep for the big derby

Photos: All-star RollerGirls prep for the big derby

The Minnesota RollerGirls All Star team got in one last practice before they host and compete in the international championships in Saint Paul this weekend.

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'I'm a baseball guy': Twins' Hunter retires but will stay in the game

'I'm a baseball guy': Twins' Hunter retires but will stay in the game

Nine-time Gold Glove winning outfielder Torii Hunter formally announced his retirement from baseball Thursday. He said he doesn't know what's next but made it clear it will be tied to baseball.
by Krystyna Pease

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Should schools eliminate sports?

Should schools eliminate sports?

That's the question educators, experts and parents are asking as school budgets continue to feel the squeeze.
by MPR News Staff

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Ex-Viking Fred McNeill dies at 63

McNeill's widow says football-related injuries contributed to his death.
by Brandt Williams

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Minneapolis loses bid for 2020 college football championship game

It's true, you can't win 'em all. Minneapolis came up short in its bid to host the 2020 national college football championship game at U.S. Bank Stadium. New Orleans won the bid.
by Tom Scheck

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Wild assistant coach returns to team after DUI arrest

Wild assistant coach returns to team after DUI arrest

The Minnesota Wild say assistant coach Darryl Sydor returned to the NHL team's practice Tuesday following a leave of absence tied to a drunken driving charge over the summer.
by MPR News Staff

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Timberwolves lose emotional home opener

Timberwolves lose emotional home opener

Ahead of the game, many former NBA players and coaches including Larry Bird, Phil Jackson and Pat Riley shared their memories of Flip Saunders in a video tribute.
by Matt Sepic

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