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Pistorius found guilty of culpable homicide

Pistorius found guilty of culpable homicide

The ruling is roughly equivalent to manslaughter in the U.S. justice system. Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius faces a maximum of 15 years in prison.

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A challenge to men on the culture of domestic violence

A challenge to men on the culture of domestic violence

Big credit is going this morning to James Brown, the CBS Sports anchor for its NFL broadcasts, for his essay before last night's Thursday Night Football game.
by Bob Collins

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US charges stem from drug sales in Boogaard death

US charges stem from drug sales in Boogaard death

Details surrounding the 2011 death of former Minnesota Wild hockey player Derek Boogaard and his use of painkillers continue to surface.
by The Associated Press

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Football head injuries: How much can helmets help?

Football head injuries: How much can helmets help?

Experts disagree over how to rate the safety of helmets that high school football players use and even over how much any helmet can prevent concussions.
by Trisha Volpe

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Heart attack kills 'Miracle on Ice' player Bob Suter

Heart attack kills 'Miracle on Ice' player Bob Suter

Suter was a defensemen on the legendary 'Miracle on Ice' 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team that defeated the Soviet Union. He's the first player on that team to die.
by MPR News Staff

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Arrests in death of Derek Boogaard

Arrests in death of Derek Boogaard

Authorities in New York arrested a Long Island man today and charged him with supplying the painkillers that led to former Minnesota Wild player Derek Boogaard's death in his Minneapolis apartment in May 2011.
by Bob Collins

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NCAA lifts Penn State's postseason ban

NCAA lifts Penn State's postseason ban

Penn State will be allowed to have the full complement of football scholarships in 2015.

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Ravens cut RB Ray Rice after release of video

Ravens cut RB Ray Rice after release of video

The grainy video, released by TMZ Sports, apparently shows Rice and Janay Palmer in an elevator at an Atlantic City casino. Each hits the other before Rice knocks Palmer off her feet and into a railing.
by The Associated Press

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What did CHS pay for naming Saints Stadium?

What did CHS pay for naming Saints Stadium?

Neither side is saying how much naming rights are worth, but there are some clues.
by Tim Nelson

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Howard Sinker's take on the Vikings' win

Howard Sinker's take on the Vikings' win

Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, chats with MPR's Cathy Wurzer about the Vikings win over the Rams.

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