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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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Kansas City Royals win World Series for first time in 30 years

Kansas City Royals win World Series for first time in 30 years

The Mets' Matt Harvey pitched eight scoreless innings -- but the Royals tied it up in the ninth, and secured the title, in dramatic fashion, in the 12th. The final tally: 7-2.

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Royals one win away from World Series title

Royals one win away from World Series title

A Royals rally and and a fatal error by second baseman Daniel Murphy of the Mets gave Kansas City a shot at their first championship title in 30 years.
by Emma Bowman

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