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Wild land forward Thomas Vanek with 3-year deal

Wild land forward Thomas Vanek with 3-year deal

The 30-year-old Vanek, a native of Austria, played two standout seasons at the University of Minnesota before turning pro with Buffalo in 2005.
by The Associated Press

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World Cup: Belgium defeats USA 2-1 in extra time

World Cup: Belgium defeats USA 2-1 in extra time

Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne scored in extra time Tuesday to give Belgium a 2-1 win over the United States and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals.

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Referee dies after being punched at soccer match

A man who was punched in the head over the weekend while refereeing an adult-league soccer match died Tuesday, authorities and a longtime friend of the referee said.
by The Associated Press

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US-Belgium match could be a game of goalkeepers

US-Belgium match could be a game of goalkeepers

Win or go home. Do or die. Lose and you're done. Choose your sports cliche and for the United States team, it's true. The U.S. takes on Belgium at 4 p.m. ET today in Salvador, Brazil. It's the Americans' first game in the knockout stage. The victor moves on to the quarterfinals, and the loser books a flight home.
by Russell Lewis

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Video: Roller derby from a different POV

Video: Roller derby from a different POV

MPR News reporter Tim Post put a GoPro camera on a member of the Minnesota RollerGirls during one of the all-female roller derby team's recent scrimmages.

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Wild target Vanek in free agency

The NHL free-agent market opens officially tomorrow, and the Minnesota Wild are courting former University of Minnesota star Thomas Vanek.
by Cathy Wurzer

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USA vs. Belgium: If the World Cup were played in beer

USA vs. Belgium: If the World Cup were played in beer

The Americans have the spunk, the vigor and a willingness to try anything. The Belgians have the art, the creativity and the tradition of world-class success. We're not just talking about their looming World Cup matchup here. We're also talking about beer.

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Monster crane headed to Vikings stadium site

Monster crane headed to Vikings stadium site

The world's third largest crane is on its way to Minneapolis to help build the new Vikings stadium, the team said Friday.
by Paul Tosto

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Howard Sinker on the Timberwolves' top draft pick

Howard Sinker on the Timberwolves' top draft pick

The Timberwolves nabbed UCLA point guard Zach LaVine in the NBA draft last night. But LaVine's reaction was less-than-enthusiastic. MPR's Cathy Wurzer checked in with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor at the Start Tribune, for reaction to the Timberwolves' pick. LaVine played only one season for UCLA, and he was not a starter. But Sinker says the Timberwolves see him as someone with athletic potential who can make a contribution a year or two down the road. Sinker also discussed the Timberwolves strategy in not trading Kevin Love last night.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota fans turn out for workday World Cup game

Minnesota fans turn out for workday World Cup game

World Cup watchers gathered in full force in downtown Minneapolis Thursday to watch the U.S. team advance to the next round of play, even as it lost to Germany 1-0.
by Brandt Williams

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