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If he doesn’t hit for more power, Mauer will be an average first baseman

If he doesn’t hit for more power, Mauer will be an average first baseman

A Gold Glove, batting-title winning catcher is more valuable — since there are not a lot of them — is a lot more valuable than a high-average, low-power first baseman. At $23 million a year, that’s a lot of money to pay.
by Bob Collins

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Finally, Timberwolves beat Lakers

Finally, Timberwolves beat Lakers

The Wolves maintained a healthy advantage all night in their first win over the Lakers at Staples Center since Dec. 2, 2005, ending the longest active streak between two NBA opponents.

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Report: Vikings moving toward stadium naming rights deal

Report: Vikings moving toward stadium naming rights deal

Naming rights, the final piece to the $988 million Vikings stadium financing puzzle, may be near a deal.
by Tim Nelson

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Oops! Gophers win trophy, then break it

It started off great: Minnesota won its fourth consecutive Big Ten game for the first time in 40 years when it beat Penn State 24-10 on Saturday. Then, they were handed the Governor's Victory Bell trophy and they were so excited, they broke it.

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Incognito says Martin sent threatening text

Incognito says Martin sent threatening text

In an interview with Fox Sports televised Sunday, Incognito said he never took the threat seriously. Incognito said he regrets the racist and profane language he used with Martin, but said it stemmed from a culture of locker-room "brotherhood," not bullying.

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Minnesota beats PSU 24-10 for 4th straight win

Minnesota beats PSU 24-10 for 4th straight win

The Golden Gophers have won four straight Big Ten games in the same season for the first time since 1973.

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Minneapolis council signals approval of Target Center’s $100M renovation

Minneapolis council signals approval of Target Center’s $100M renovation

The Minneapolis city council today indicated it will sign off on a nearly $100 million renovation of the Target Center. The council’s committee of the whole voted for the plan to split the cost with its tenants. The city will use hospitality taxes that are now being used to pay off Minneapolis Convention Center debt. Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Gopher football looks for for historic win versus Penn State

The University of Minnesota football team will go for its fourth straight win against Penn State tomorrow at home. The last season when the Gophers won four straight Big Ten games was 1973. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about why the team has played so well lately.
by Phil Picardi

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5 things to know after Vikings rally past Redskins

5 things to know after Vikings rally past Redskins

The Minnesota Vikings needed most of the game to figure out how to stop Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins. They finally walked off their home field a winner, too.

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Photos: Redskins' nickname draws throng of protesters to Metrodome

Photos: Redskins' nickname draws throng of protesters to Metrodome

American Indians and their supporters turned out to protest in front of the Metrodome, calling the DC team's nickname racist and disrespectful, and demanding that it be changed.

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