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Photos: Raging waters greet the Lester River kayak race

Photos: Raging waters greet the Lester River kayak race

Charging down a roiling and muddy race course near Duluth on Saturday, John McConville won the Lester River whitewater kayaking competition for the second time in a row. And despite the rugged -- and dangerous to anyone but experienced kayakers -- conditions, there were only a few injuries.
by Derek Montgomery

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Avalanche pull out 4-3 OT win over Wild

Avalanche pull out 4-3 OT win over Wild

Eighteen-year-old rookie Nathan MacKinnon scored 3:27 into overtime after P.A. Parenteau tied the game late in regulation, helping the Avalanche rally for a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night and a 3-2 lead in the first-round NHL playoff series in Denver.

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Twins beat Tigers 5-3 at Target Field

Twins beat Tigers 5-3 at Target Field

Phil Hughes threw seven strong innings and Josmil Pinto hit his fifth homer of the season and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 yesterday. Hughes had six strikeouts with no walks. He retired 16 straight at one point and has won two straight -- a welcome sight for a Twins rotation that had produced only six quality starts this season.
by The Associated Press

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NBA probes 'disturbing and offensive' comments atributed to clippers owner

NBA probes 'disturbing and offensive' comments atributed to clippers owner

An audio recording that reportedly captures Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling criticizing a woman for publicly "associating with black people" is prompting an NBA investigation into whether Sterling made that and other remarks, including a demand about Magic Johnson: "don't bring him to my games."

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What's ahead after Wild pull even with Avs?

What's ahead after Wild pull even with Avs?

The big sports news in Minnesota is that the Wild have evened their best-of-seven NHL series with Colorado at two games apiece. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about last night's win and what's ahead for the series.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Wild even series at 2 with Avalanche

Wild even series at 2 with Avalanche

Charlie Coyle scored his third goal of the series, and the Wild dominated the Avalanche for the second straight game on their way to a 2-1 win on Thursday night that evened the first-round matchup at two apiece.
by The Associated Press

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Armstrong's coach Bruyneel banned for 10 years in doping scandal

Armstrong's coach Bruyneel banned for 10 years in doping scandal

Johan Bruyneel "was at the apex of a conspiracy to commit widespread doping on the (U.S. Postal Service) and Discovery Channel teams spanning many years and many riders," USADA said in a statement.
by The Associated Press

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Granlund gives Wild 1-0 win in Game 3 over Avs

Granlund gives Wild 1-0 win in Game 3 over Avs

Mikael Granlund's diving swing at his own rebound 5:08 into overtime gave the Minnesota Wild a 1-0 win over Semyon Varlamov and the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 on Monday to pull within 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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