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Wild's Vanek helping federal probe in New York

Local media report that Vanek was at the federal courthouse in Rochester to speak with officials. He signed a free-agent contract with Minnesota this month.
by The Associated Press

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Lynx face uphill climb to repeat championship

Lynx face uphill climb to repeat championship

The Minnesota Lynx resume play Tuesday after their All-Star break. The team will take on Atlanta at home. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the future of the Lynx this season.

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Video: Watch Vikes stadium rise 2 years in 2 minutes

Video: Watch Vikes stadium rise 2 years in 2 minutes

Mortenson Construction just released this animation showing how the construction of the new Vikings stadium will proceed. The $1 billion, 65,000 seat stadium is scheduled to open its doors to fans by July 15, 2016.
by Tim Nelson

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Kevin Love trade rumors heat up

Kevin Love trade rumors heat up

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly close to making a major trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Hoaxed: The Home Run Derby injury that wasn’t

Hoaxed: The Home Run Derby injury that wasn’t

The story of how a Home Run Derby ball damaged a kid's hand? It's not true.
by Paul Tosto

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Log rolling with -- and against -- the family

Log rolling with -- and against -- the family

The Hoeschler siblings have been log rolling since shortly after they were able to walk. Will, 23, Abby, 27, and Lizzie, 31, learned the sport from their mother, a seven-time world champion, and refined their craft while practicing in a lagoon along the Mississippi River.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Billy Bean talks about MLB opening a channel to gay players

Billy Bean talks about MLB opening a channel to gay players

Major League Baseball is taking steps to make gay players feel more welcome. Before last night's All-Star game in Minneapolis, Commissioner Bud Selig announced that the league has hired an "Ambassador for Inclusion." They chose Billy Bean, a former outfielder for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Remembering how the Great War changed US sports

Remembering how the Great War changed US sports

When America entered the Great War in 1917 -- a war that began 100 years ago this summer -- Major League Baseball faced a special problem: It had a hefty German heritage.
by Frank Deford

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Twins Perkins and Suzuki close a busy All-Star week with an AL win

Twins Perkins and Suzuki close a busy All-Star week with an AL win

he game ends the nearly week long celebration of baseball. And officials with the city of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Twins say there will be lasting impact from the game for years to come.
by Brandt Williams and Peter Cox

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MLB aims to make gay players welcome

MLB aims to make gay players welcome

Major League Baseball has appointed former outfielder Billy Bean, who came out as gay after his playing career, to serve as a consultant in guiding the sport toward greater inclusion and equality.
by Peter Cox

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