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Should kids be playing football?

Should kids be playing football?

“If 10 percent of mothers come to believe that football is dangerous — to the point of brain damage, effectively — that’s the end of football as we know it,” — pathologist Bennet Omalu. Mark Fainaru-Wada and his brother, Steve Fainaru, have written a new book called League of Denial, which was also turned into…
by Michael Olson

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Vikings bid for Super Bowl in 2018

Vikings bid for Super Bowl in 2018

Minnesota could know by the end of the week if Minneapolis is in the running to host the Super Bowl in 2018. Vikings team president Mark Wilf made the case for bringing the NFL championship to Minnesota at the league’s fall meeting in Washington D.C. today. Team spokesman Lester Bagley said the Vikings and a Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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When it comes to brain injury, authors say NFL is in a 'League of Denial'

Brothers Mark Fainaru-Wada and Steve Fainaru take an exhaustive look at how the NFL has dealt with allegations that playing football can lead to brain damage. They say the NFL has repeatedly avoided tying football to brain injury, even as they've given disability payments to former players with dementia-related conditions.

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Vikings sign a new QB. Lynx dominate to open WNBA Finals

In sports, the Minnesota Lynx have taken a one game to none lead in their WNBA Final series against the Atlanta Dream. Minnesota routed Atlanta 84-59 last night at Target Center. And the Minnesota Vikings had the week off, but made some news by signing free agent quarterback Josh Freeman who last played with the Tampa Bay Bucaneers. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke about both those stories with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Highlights: Lynx vs. Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA finals

Highlights: Lynx vs. Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA finals

The Minnesota Lynx dominated the Atlanta Dream Sunday night in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Game 2 is here in Minnesota again on Tuesday night, with the best-of-five series shifting to Georgia for Game 3 on Thursday night.

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Agent: Freeman is newest Vikings QB

Agent: Freeman is newest Vikings QB

Freeman's agent, Erik Burkhardt, revealed the move in an exclamatory one-word tweet about his client Sunday night: "Vikings!!!" Burkhardt then confirmed to The Associated Press in a phone interview that the 25-year-old agreed to a deal worth $3 million for the rest of the season.

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Lynx dismantle Dream in Game 1 of WNBA finals

Lynx dismantle Dream in Game 1 of WNBA finals

Maya Moore had 23 points, including three 3-pointers in the first quarter to propel Minnesota from the start, and the Lynx delivered a dominant 84-59 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday night.

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No wait, wait for Peter Sagal at the Twin Cities Marathon

No wait, wait for Peter Sagal at the Twin Cities Marathon

He was a couple of hours behind the winners, but Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” said he had a good Twin Cities marathon. “It was just beautiful,” said Sagal, after crossing the finish line in St. Paul. He finished with a time of 3:35:08. Sagal was a late entry to the Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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American man, woman tops at Twin Cities Marathon

Nick Arciniaga has won the Twin Cities Marathon with a time of 2:13:33.  The top woman is Annie Bersagel. PROS: Nick Arciniaga finishes at 2:13:33 for the win. — TwinCities In Motion (@tcmarathon) October 6, 2013 Nick is our first place American hero! #tcmarathon pic.twitter.com/aF0N4nUWSe — TwinCities In Motion (@tcmarathon) October 6, 2013 PROS: Annie Read more →
by Jon Gordon

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