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Johnson wins British Open, stops Spieth's bid for Grand Slam

Johnson wins British Open, stops Spieth's bid for Grand Slam

Johnson captured his second major in a playoff over Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman that capped off five wild days at St. Andrews and a suspense-filled final round.
by The Associated Press

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For the Rubik's Cube world champ, 6 seconds is plenty of time

For the Rubik's Cube world champ, 6 seconds is plenty of time

Competition was fierce at the Rubik's Cube world championship in Brazil. There was a 4-year-old and a category for those who do it with their feet.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Sinker: Surprising Twins have high hopes for second half of season

The team has 49 wins and 40 losses at this point in the season, a big improvement over the last few years. Plus: The Lynx and American Pharoah.

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Cycling conference highlights diversity and rides around Twin Cities

Cycling conference highlights diversity and rides around Twin Cities

African-American bicyclists from all over the country have come to Minneapolis this week to take part in a six-day conference to promote more diversity in cycling.
by Jon Collins

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Meet the first black Africans to ride in the Tour de France

Meet the first black Africans to ride in the Tour de France

The two men are from Eritrea. They're rising (and climbing) stars. And they're changing the image of the bike in Africa, where it's often looked down on as a poor person's transportation.
by Roff Smith

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Proctor city councilman wants to bring NHL team to town

Travis White, a city councilmember in the city of 3,000 near Duluth, makes his pitch for housing the next professional hockey team.

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Stadium funding: Following the money

Stadium funding: Following the money

When stadiums are built, big sports teams are often on the hook for a lot of money. Where does that money come from and how do major corporations benefit?

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International youth soccer arrives for Schwan's USA Cup

International youth soccer arrives for Schwan's USA Cup

Opening ceremonies will be held Tuesday for the 31st annual Schwan's USA Cup, which this week brings thousands of soccer players from around the world to Blaine, Minn.
by Tim Nelson

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