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Roaming and Reading: Brazil

Roaming and Reading: Brazil

We're traveling to Brazil, just in time for the World Cup.

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Biting off trouble: Suarez in World Cup spotlight

Biting off trouble: Suarez in World Cup spotlight

The incident, visible on television replays, showed Luis Suarez apparently bite the shoulder of Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini as the pair clashed in the Italian penalty area. It happened about a minute before Uruguay scored in the 81st.
by The Associated Press

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Doing the math: How the U.S. can advance in the World Cup

Doing the math: How the U.S. can advance in the World Cup

Going into the third and final match of group stage, all four teams -- the U.S., Germany, Ghana and Portugal -- still have a mathematical chance of moving on to the round of 16.

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Twins clinch historic sweep at Target Field

Twins clinch historic sweep at Target Field

The Minnesota Twins closed a four-game sweep yesterday for the first time in the history of Target Field, which opened in 2010. MPR's Cathy Wurzer touched base with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor at the Star Tribune.
by Cathy Wurzer

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WNBA televises its pride with LGBT campaign

WNBA televises its pride with LGBT campaign

Sunday's nationally televised WNBA game between the Tulsa Shock and Chicago Sky was more than just two teams playing basketball. It was billed as the league's first national Pride Game and it is part of a bigger initiative by the WNBA to embrace the LGBT community. For the first time in its 18 years of existence, the league addressed the issue of equality and tolerance during a televised game.
by Rose Scott

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Photos: US fans' World Cup hope and anguish in Minneapolis

Photos: US fans' World Cup hope and anguish in Minneapolis

Fans gathered at Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis to watch in hope and anguish as the U.S. and Portugal met in a tough game in the World Cup on Sunday, fighting in the end to a draw. Photojournalist William Matsuda documented the emotional highs and lows of the game.

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Live: USA vs. Portugal in World Cup match

The USA team finally broke its losing streak against Ghana at the World Cup and now finds itself in second place in Group G. Follow along as USA plays Portugal -- and one the most feared players in the World, Cristiano Ronaldo -- in the steamy Amazon jungle.

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USA vs. Portugal: 'Now is the moment'

USA vs. Portugal: 'Now is the moment'

The World Cup round of 16 in Brazil is taking shape. Already in: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica and the Netherlands. The big question: Will the United States join that distinguished list today?
by Russell Lewis

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Tennessee kayaker broke no laws in Minnehaha Falls stunt

Tennessee kayaker broke no laws in Minnehaha Falls stunt

Kayaker Hunt Jennings, who took on the raging waters of Minnehaha Falls Thursday, the same day the water level reached a record high, broke no laws and will not be cited, according to Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board spokeswoman Robin Smothers.
by Liala Helal

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Pino's long-awaited debut a success

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker about Yohan Pino, who made his first major league start yesterday. He helped the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2. He spent about a decade in the minor leagues before being called up.
by Cathy Wurzer

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