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2014 Winter Games: Is Sochi ready?
The Olympic Winter Games open this week, but many concerns remain about Sochi's infrastructure and security.
Wednesday is National Signing Day when many of the most-coveted high school players reveal where they plan to attend college. MPR News' Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about recruiting for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team. They are going after Washburn High running back Jeff Jones.
The Olympics are a great party, but not a great investment
Russia has spent $50 billion on everything from construction to security, making these the most expensive Olympic games in history. Countries often justify the Olympic-sized price tag by saying the investment pays off in increased business and tourism. But that's not always true. It may look that way at first.
Seattle Seahawks crush Denver Broncos for 1st Super Bowl win
The Seahawks won their first Super Bowl title Sunday night in overpowering fashion, punishing Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos 43-8. That relentless defense, the NFL's stingiest, never let the five-time MVP get going, disarming the highest-scoring offense in league history.
Photos: Seattle wins 1st Super Bowl title
Peyton Manning couldn't cap the greatest season any NFL quarterback ever had or secure his legacy as the best QB in history because his Denver Broncos came down with a case of the yips Sunday night. They lost to Seattle in the Super Bowl 43-8 by falling behind right from the start and never recovering.
As Super Bowl shows, nothing slows powerful NFL
No matter what potential problems could come along -- from a groundswell of concern, not to mention court cases, about concussions; to a headlines-generating hazing scandal; to a prominent player charged with murder; to officiating errors -- everything seems to work out for the country's most popular sport.