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Should hazing be accepted as part of pro football?

Photo by Jayel Aheram via Flickr “Playing football is a man’s job, and if there’s any weak link, it gets weeded out. It’s the leaders’ job on the team to take care of it,” writes former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Lydon Murtha. Murtha recently waded into the questions of bullying and hazing in the NFL. Read more →
by Michael Olson

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First win hints at future of Gophers under Pitino

The University of Minnesota men's basketball team hopes to extend its record to 2-0 when they take on Montana tomorrow night at Williams Arena. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about beginning of the Richard Pitino era as head coach of the team.

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State: Redskins complaint won’t block new Vikings stadium financing

State: Redskins complaint won’t block new Vikings stadium financing

Complaints that the Washington Redskins might play in the new Vikings stadium should not block its financing. That’s according to a response from Minnesota Management and Budget to the American Indian Movement National Directors, Inc., which opposes the use of the team’s name. AIM founder Clyde Bellecourt and others petitioned the state’s finance department last Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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If he doesn’t hit for more power, Mauer will be an average first baseman

If he doesn’t hit for more power, Mauer will be an average first baseman

A Gold Glove, batting-title winning catcher is more valuable — since there are not a lot of them — is a lot more valuable than a high-average, low-power first baseman. At $23 million a year, that’s a lot of money to pay.
by Bob Collins

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Finally, Timberwolves beat Lakers

Finally, Timberwolves beat Lakers

The Wolves maintained a healthy advantage all night in their first win over the Lakers at Staples Center since Dec. 2, 2005, ending the longest active streak between two NBA opponents.

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