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May 20, 2015 6:45 AM

Timberwolves win draft lottery

It's the first time since 2004 the team with the worst record won the No. 1 pick.

by The Associated Press

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May 19, 2015 6:49 PM

Legislature ignores pitch for soccer stadium tax break

Minnesota United Owner Bill McGuire is still hopeful he'll win the property-tax exemption he said he'll need to make the stadium financially viable.

by Curtis Gilbert

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May 19, 2015 12:52 PM

Patriots to 'accept reluctantly' NFL's 'Deflategate' punishment

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said last week he was appealing his four-game suspension in connection with the scandal.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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May 18, 2015 6:59 AM

Saints to play ball for first time at CHS Field

Monday's game is the first of two exhibition matchups against the Sioux City Explorers. The home opener is Thursday.

by Curtis Gilbert

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May 15, 2015 1:43 PM

Tour: St. Paul Saints play first game at new field next week

The first game is only open to season ticket holders, but MPR News' Tom Weber took a tour of the facility to give us a behind-the-scenes look.

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May 15, 2015 8:42 AM

McCarville skips Lynx season to save wear and tear

The 32-year-old may return to the court later this year, but overseas.

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May 14, 2015 12:00 AM

More than 50 years later, football great Bobby Bell fulfills college dream

From humble beginnings in segregated North Carolina, Bobby Bell soared in college and pro football, and achieved business success. Today, he fulfills a lifelong promise by earning his degree.

by Alex Friedrich

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May 11, 2015 4:56 PM

NFL suspends Tom Brady for 4 games, fines Patriots $1 million

Days after a lengthy report found it was "more probable than not" that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady knew of rule-breaking, the NFL has issued its punishment.

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May 8, 2015 8:47 AM

Wild, Twins go in opposite directions

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Wild 4-3 Thursday night, sweeping their second-round series 4-0. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins are hot as they wrapped up a home stand where they went 8-3.