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Woman named to NBA coaching staff

Woman named to NBA coaching staff

It’s not hard to find men coaching sports played by women. So why aren’t there women coaching men’s teams? Ask no more, NBA fans. The San Antonio Spurs, perhaps the finest basketball organization in America, today hired a woman as an assistant coach. Becky Hammon is in her final season — her 16th — with…
by Bob Collins

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Packers will retire Favre's jersey next year

Packers will retire Favre's jersey next year

It's been six years since Favre 'retired' from the Packers, tried to return, then went on to play for the New York Jets and rival Minnesota Vikings -- a move that outraged some Packers fans.
by The Associated Press

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US pro soccer looks for boost from Man. City-Olympiakos game

US pro soccer looks for boost from Man. City-Olympiakos game

Over 34,000 people were on hand at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday to watch the Greek team Olympiakos beat Manchester City in a shootout. It was followed by a North American Soccer League game between the Ottawa Fury and Minnesota United. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the future of professional soccer in Minnesota.

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Three grads of historically black schools enter football hall of fame

Three grads of historically black schools enter football hall of fame

The Pro Football Hall of Fame inducts seven new members Saturday, and three of them attended historically black colleges or universities -- which haven't always gotten recognition from the NFL.

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Natalie Nakase makes NBA coaching history

The NBA is made up of 30 teams, so there are 30 head coaches in the league -- and right now, all of them are men. But Natalie Nakase hopes to change that. She is the assistant video coordinator for the Los Angeles Clippers, but her sights are set on the Clippers' bench -- and, for now, she's coaching summer league, becoming the first female assistant coach in NBA history.

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Photos: Olimpiacos beat Manchester City in Minneapolis match

Photos: Olimpiacos beat Manchester City in Minneapolis match

Dimitrios Diamantakos scored twice in regulation and Roberto Jimenez Gago made two saves in a shootout to help Olimpiacos beat Manchester City 5-4 on penalty kicks Saturday after a 2-2 tie in the International Challenge Cup game.
by The Associated Press

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Lynx score big victory over Phoenix

The Minnesota Lynx have extended their winning streak to eight games.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Deford: Is Goodell good enough to lead the NFL?

Deford: Is Goodell good enough to lead the NFL?

It is the power of football today that begs for a leader with greater perspective and sensitivity, commentator Deford says.
by Frank Deford

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David Epstein on the science behind athleticism

David Epstein on the science behind athleticism

While technology has helped improved athletic performance, the gene pool also plays a role.

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NCAA settles head-injury suit, will change rules

NCAA settles head-injury suit, will change rules

Unlike a proposed settlement in a similar lawsuit against the NFL, this deal stops short of setting aside money to pay players who suffered brain trauma.
by The Associated Press

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