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July 14, 2015 11:46 AM

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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July 13, 2015 3:00 PM

Wild sign 1st-round pick Eriksson Ek to 3-year deal

The Minnesota Wild have signed 18-year-old Swedish player Joel Eriksson Ek to a three-year, entry level contract.

by The Associated Press

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July 12, 2015 12:46 PM

Djokovic beats Federer in Wimbledon final

It is Djokovic's 9th Grand Slam title and third Wimbledon singles championship. He becomes only the 8th man to successfully defend that title.

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July 12, 2015 11:14 AM

Photos and video: Drum corps tour brings the show

Twenty drum corps teams from around the U.S., including three from Minnesota, featured elite brass musicians, percussionists and color guard performers.

by Judy Griesedieck

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July 11, 2015 10:02 AM

Serena Williams wins 21st Grand Slam title at Wimbledon

The win puts Williams one shy of Steffi Graf's record -- and leaves open the possibility of a calendar Grand Slam.

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July 11, 2015 8:01 AM

Winning is for losers: The great stories of the guys who finish last

Author Max Leonard says that, when it comes to the Tour de France, the riders in the back often have far more interesting stories than the riders in the front.

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July 10, 2015 3:00 PM

Photos: At Senior Games, champion spirit never gets old

Midway through the competition, older athletes are proving themselves in 21 sports. Take a look at the competition in animated GIFs.

by Jeffrey Thompson and Jennifer Simonson

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July 10, 2015 10:30 AM

Women's soccer team earns ticker-tape parade in NYC -- and a return to No. 1

It's the first time any women's team has been celebrated in New York's famed Canyon of Heroes. Thousands attended the event to honor the U.S. women's national soccer team's World Cup title.