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The USA team finally broke its losing streak against Ghana at the World Cup and now finds itself in second place in Group G. Follow along as USA plays Portugal -- and one the most feared players in the World, Cristiano Ronaldo -- in the steamy Amazon jungle.
USA vs. Portugal: 'Now is the moment'
The World Cup round of 16 in Brazil is taking shape. Already in: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica and the Netherlands. The big question: Will the United States join that distinguished list today?
Tennessee kayaker broke no laws in Minnehaha Falls stunt
Kayaker Hunt Jennings, who took on the raging waters of Minnehaha Falls Thursday, the same day the water level reached a record high, broke no laws and will not be cited, according to Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board spokeswoman Robin Smothers.
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker about Yohan Pino, who made his first major league start yesterday. He helped the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2. He spent about a decade in the minor leagues before being called up.
Vikings add more TVs, escalators to new stadium plans
The Minnesota Vikings Friday unveiled new upgrades Friday for the new $1 billion stadium. The team said it will pay to more than double the TVs inside the stadium and add escalators to the current design.
Kevin Love trade may bring another player who hates it here
These are tough times for the self-esteem of Minnesota Timberwolves fans. Kevin Love can’t get himself out of town fast enough and he probably won’t even pause long enough to say “see ya,” when he’s finally traded. It would be refreshing if whomever is coming here would be excited as all getout to play in…
Civil rights organizer Clyde Bellecourt reacts to Redskins trademark ruling
Clyde Bellecourt, a White Earth Ojibwe civil rights organizer, and co-founder and director of the American Indian Movement, joins The Daily Circuit to talk about his reaction to the ruling.
Not only is this bad for all-around athletic development, argues Epstein, it raises the chances these young athletes will get injured.
Is the World Cup a ‘guy thing’?
Things were hopping at the Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub in Duluth yesterday when the U.S. beat Ghana in yesterday’s World Cup match. Check the picture. One woman. This video from Lonny Goldsmith at Brit’s Pub in downtown Minneapolis also suggests a testosterone-heavy clientele. More women seemed represented in Kansas City. But mostly guys. Chicago.…