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Sports

Gopher football coaches recruiting hard

Wednesday is National Signing Day when many of the most-coveted high school players reveal where they plan to attend college. MPR News' Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about recruiting for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team. They are going after Washburn High running back Jeff Jones.
by Phil Picardi

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Mayo doctor, physician for Team USA hockey, ready for Sochi

The Olympics open on Friday in Sochi, Russia. Minnesotans are well-represented at the games - not only on the ice and snow, but also in the training rooms.
by Phil Picardi

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The Olympics are a great party, but not a great investment

The Olympics are a great party, but not a great investment

Russia has spent $50 billion on everything from construction to security, making these the most expensive Olympic games in history. Countries often justify the Olympic-sized price tag by saying the investment pays off in increased business and tourism. But that's not always true. It may look that way at first.
by Ari Shapiro and Joanna Kakissis

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Seattle Seahawks crush Denver Broncos for 1st Super Bowl win

Seattle Seahawks crush Denver Broncos for 1st Super Bowl win

The Seahawks won their first Super Bowl title Sunday night in overpowering fashion, punishing Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos 43-8. That relentless defense, the NFL's stingiest, never let the five-time MVP get going, disarming the highest-scoring offense in league history.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: Seattle wins 1st Super Bowl title

Photos: Seattle wins 1st Super Bowl title

Peyton Manning couldn't cap the greatest season any NFL quarterback ever had or secure his legacy as the best QB in history because his Denver Broncos came down with a case of the yips Sunday night. They lost to Seattle in the Super Bowl 43-8 by falling behind right from the start and never recovering.

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As Super Bowl shows, nothing slows powerful NFL

As Super Bowl shows, nothing slows powerful NFL

No matter what potential problems could come along -- from a groundswell of concern, not to mention court cases, about concussions; to a headlines-generating hazing scandal; to a prominent player charged with murder; to officiating errors -- everything seems to work out for the country's most popular sport.
by The Associated Press

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Video: Explosion brings down Metrodome roof

Video: Explosion brings down Metrodome roof

Here’s video of a demolition crew taking down the roof cables on the Metrodome this morning: Video: Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority
by Tim Nelson

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5 things to know heading into Super Bowl Sunday

5 things to know heading into Super Bowl Sunday

Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., the first Super Bowl held outdoors at a cold-weather site.
by The Associated Press

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