Sports

October 12, 2013 9:15 PM

Adrian Peterson has dealt with tragedy often

Long before Peterson began running through the NFL record book, he learned to turn tragedy into fuel for an exceptional career. Football has always been his escape, and now he's dealing with more off-the-field tragedy. One of Peterson's sons, a victim of alleged child abuse, died Friday of severe head injuries.

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October 12, 2013 8:26 AM

Adrian Peterson vows to play Sunday after 2-year-old son dies

Lincoln County State's Attorney Tom Wollman confirmed the death of the child, who had been in critical condition in a hospital with severe head injuries since Wednesday. The boy died at 11:43 a.m. at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls after being removed from life support, Wollman said.

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October 12, 2013 4:00 AM

Electric football,invented in 1948, still alive and buzzing

There's a cult following for the game that most of America threw out when video games came along. It's more competitive than ever. And in the eyes of some, it's art.

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October 11, 2013 9:00 AM

Lynx roll to WNBA championship

In sports, the Minnesota Lynx are once again the champions of the WNBA. The Lynx beat the Dream 86-77 in Atlanta last night to win their second championship in three years. The Lynx went undefeated in the post season. Maya Moore was named the MVP of the Finals. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Lynx, and about University of Minnesota Gopher head football coach Jerry Kill, who's taking an indefinite leave to focus on his health.

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 11, 2013 6:29 AM

Lynx win growing hometown fan base, along with championship

The Minnesota Lynx have won their second WNBA basketball championship with a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Dream. And the Riverview Theater in Minneapolis was packed last night for a free viewing of the third match in the best-of-five WNBA championship series.

by Rupa Shenoy

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October 11, 2013 2:59 AM

Minnesota is familiar turf for NFL’s Redskins mascot battle

Opponents of the name of the Washington, D.C. NFL franchise are asking the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority to take a stand against the controversial nickname. Critics want the Redskins name bannned in the new stadium. It’s a chance provided by the once-in-a-generation handoff from one stadium to another, and to rewrite the “house rules” in Read more →

by Tim Nelson

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October 10, 2013 11:02 PM

Lynx sweep Dream for WNBA championship

Maya Moore scored 23 points, Rebekkah Brunson had 15 points and 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 86-77 Thursday night. Moore was named the finals MVP as Minnesota became the second team to go unbeaten in seven playoff games and win a championship, joining the 2010 Seattle Storm.

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October 10, 2013 9:17 PM

Minnesota Lynx clinch WNBA title: The playoff campaign in photos

Maya Moore scored 23 points, Rebekkah Brunson had 15 points and 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 86-77 on Thursday night to win their second WNBA title in three years. Here's a collection of photos showing their march toward the championship, starting with their victory over the Seattle Storm on Sept. 20.

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October 10, 2013 3:02 PM

New Vikings stadium may give leverage to opponents of 'Redskins' name and logo

Native American groups and supporters say the construction of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium offers a chance to put new pressure on the NFL to rethink the Washington Redskins name and logo. Opponents, however, aren't appealing directly to the NFL, the Vikings or the Redskins.

by Tim Nelson

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October 10, 2013 8:01 AM

Lawmaker objects to Vikings stadium gun show ban

Republican state Rep. Pat Garofalo has written to the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, objecting to their ban on doing firearms business at the new stadium. The provision is included in the stadium lease, signed by the MSFA and the Vikings last week. Garofalo asks: “Why is the Stadium Authority arbitrarily excluding vendors who, in compliance with Read more →

by Tim Nelson

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