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US women go for hockey gold vs. archrival Canada

US women go for hockey gold vs. archrival Canada

After losing to Canada in the preliminary round, the United States women's hockey team gathered for a film session that was lengthier and more pointed than any previous one the players could remember.
by The Associated Press

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Seeing Sochi Day 13: Our favorite Olympics photos

Seeing Sochi Day 13: Our favorite Olympics photos

On Wednesday in Sochi, the US' Ted Ligety won gold in the giant slalom, and the Finnish men's hockey team knocked the Russians, a favorite to medal, out of the tournament.

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Finnished! Russian hockey team bounced out of Olympics

Finnished! Russian hockey team bounced out of Olympics

No, this isn't exactly a "do you believe in miracles?" bit of history for Finland, but its men's hockey team just produced a moment-to-remember at the Sochi Games.
by Mark Memmott

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Does U.S. lead Winter Olympics, or does Germany?

Does U.S. lead Winter Olympics, or does Germany?

Interesting patterns in the distribution of medals have taken shape as the Sochi Games enter their final days. The U.S. athletes have proven to be adept at either finishing third - or winning it all.

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USA's Ted Ligety wins gold in giant slalom

USA's Ted Ligety wins gold in giant slalom

Ligety is the only American skier so far to win gold in Sochi. The USA's chances for skiing glory have been hampered by the absence of women's star Lindsey Vonn, who is injured.
by Mark Memmott

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Seeing Sochi, Day 12: Our favorite Olympics photographs

Seeing Sochi, Day 12: Our favorite Olympics photographs

There was action today on the alpine and Nordic skiing courses, ski jump hills, the hockey and speed skating arenas, and snowboard cross and halfpipe venues. These are some of our favorite photos of the day.

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For fans with special needs, new stadiums will be game changers

For fans with special needs, new stadiums will be game changers

Taking a cue from the Minnesota Twins’ Target Field, the new football and minor league baseball venues are being designed to accommodate fans like never before.
by Tim Nelson

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Minn. cops sue NFL over handgun ban in stadiums

In Minnesota, licensed peace officers are exempt from a provision that allows private establishments to prohibit guns on their premises, said Dennis Flaherty, president of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers’ Association.
by Brandt Williams

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Pitino has Gopher mens hoops pointed toward the big dance

The Gophers are 17-9 and have surprised a lot doubters who didn't expect much from this team this season, including Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with him about the season so far, and whether the team could make next month's NCAA tournament.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Dropping women's hockey from Olympics 'will never happen'

Dropping women's hockey from Olympics 'will never happen'

Women's hockey has faced criticism because it is dominated by the United States and Canada. The two North American countries will meet in the final on Thursday for the fourth time in five Olympics since the sport was added to the program.
by The Associated Press

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