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Sports

Taylor: Star Tribune bid a 'long-term investment'

Taylor: Star Tribune bid a 'long-term investment'

The billionaire owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves made a cash offer for the newspaper but declined to say how much he offered.
by Tom Crann

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Ump's call overturned for first time by expanded replay

Ump's call overturned for first time by expanded replay

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez challenged the sixth-inning play at Miller Park on Monday. Braun was originally called safe at first base by umpire Greg Gibson on an infield single.
by The Associated Press

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Groundskeepers rush to get Target Field ready as Twins' home opener nears

Groundskeepers rush to get Target Field ready as Twins' home opener nears

Snow removal has taken more time this year because of the heavy snows this winter, head groundskeeper Larry DiVito said. Workers have been melting snow and ice in the stands hosing them down with hot water.
by Brandt Williams

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In old days, baseball was a stranger sport

In old days, baseball was a stranger sport

Author describes era of novelty teams, "mercenaries and scalawags."

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Gopher men advance to Frozen Four

Gopher men advance to Frozen Four

Minnesota (27-6-6) will face North Dakota in the Frozen Four semifinals in Philadelphia on April 10. Boston College will play Union in the other semifinal.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin students celebrate Badgers' NCAA victory

Thousands of students rushed onto State Street in Madison to celebrate Wisconsin's 64-63 overtime victory over Arizona in the NCAA basketball tournament, a win that sends the Badgers to the Final Four.
by The Associated Press

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Police fire pepper spray at students after game

Tucson police said Saturday night that they shot pepper spray at several hundred fans who took to the streets and threw beer bottles and firecrackers at officers after the University of Arizona basketball team's overtime loss in the NCAA tournament.
by The Associated Press

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For women, being a jock may also signal political ambition

For women, being a jock may also signal political ambition

Women who play competitive sports in college are more likely to go into politics, a study says, suggesting that increased opportunities for women under Title IX may help boost interest in public office.
by Alexandra Starr

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Would March be less mad if players were paid?

Would March be less mad if players were paid?

Last week's National Labor Relations Board ruling that football players at Northwestern University should be able to form a union triggered dire warnings from the NCAA that the ideal of the student-athlete would be forever corrupted if players were treated as employees and paid as such. But for fans, the reality is that the game wouldn't change. The real question is how the pie would be sliced, with players suddenly demanding a share of the take.
by Alan Greenblatt

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