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October 23, 2015 6:19 AM

Minnesota United makes it official: Soccer, stadium coming to St. Paul

Almost six months after Major League Soccer announced that it was bringing a professional team to Minnesota, a deal has been struck to build a $120 million stadium in St. Paul's Midway.

by Curtis Gilbert and Jon Collins

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October 21, 2015 6:06 PM

U of M coach Richard Pitino defends father in Louisville scandal

Richard Pitino defended his embattled father Wednesday, saying Rick Pitino had no knowledge of a former staffer allegedly paying escorts to have sex with recruits and players in a Louisville dorm.

by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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October 20, 2015 4:00 AM

Photos: Bikes, mallets, balls and concrete make for heck of a game

The Carnivore 4v4 bike polo tournament this weekend in Mankato was a combination of bikes, competition and hanging out with old friends -- who just happen to be swinging mallets at you.

by Jackson Forderer

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October 19, 2015 6:56 PM

NFL makes case to appeals panel for Peterson suspension

It's the latest attempt by the league at an off-the-field victory amid a series of legal losses related to player discipline.

by The Associated Press

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October 16, 2015 4:05 PM

Photos: Lynx celebrate 3rd WNBA title, aiming for more

People packed the route, four or five deep at some points, before a raucous rally inside with dancing, thanking and reflecting, plus fireworks and confetti.

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October 16, 2015 11:18 AM

Buck Hill has big expansion plans under new owners

The new owners of the 61-year-old Burnsville property envision a year-round destination for training and entertainment.

by Vanessa Nyarko

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October 16, 2015 8:44 AM

Are key Lynx players past their prime?

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about whether the team can win another championship next season.

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October 16, 2015 8:00 AM

Women cyclists create space on the track

Track cyclists in Minnesota are trying to buck the trend of a mostly male sport by lowering the barriers to expensive, elite competition.

by Sophie Nikitas

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October 15, 2015 5:00 PM

Sex harassment claims led U to investigate Gopher football players

University of Minnesota officials found a "concerning pattern of football player conduct" that led them to investigate five reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault and retaliation by players.

by Peter Cox