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Florida Gulf Coast University's alley-oop hoop strategy

Florida Gulf Coast University's alley-oop hoop strategy

The Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles are using an offensive play called the alley-oop as a key part of their offensive strategy.
by Cathy Wurzer and Jim Bickal

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Vikings stadium opinion roundup: Calls for deal do-over at the Capitol

Vikings stadium opinion roundup: Calls for deal do-over at the Capitol

A year after doubts started about the Minnesota’s expectations for electronic pulltabs, the drumbeats are starting for a re-do on the state’s side of the Vikings stadium deal. Skeptics have long called for the Vikings to put more into the deal, but the sagging revenue for the state’s share has kicked off a new round…
by Tim Nelson

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The new fare at Target Field: gotta try the meatloaf sandwich

The new fare at Target Field: gotta try the meatloaf sandwich

The Minnesota Twins and Target Field’s food service provider unveiled this season’s specials today. They’ll have some of rookies from previous seasons, from Walk-A-Tacos to Fulton Brewing beer. But they’re also introducing a variety of new or changed items throughout the stadium, according to Pete Spike, the general manager for Delaware North Companies’ Minnesota Sportservice,…
by Tim Nelson

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Lawmaker calls for Senate hearing on e-pulltab revenues, estimates

Lawmaker calls for Senate hearing on e-pulltab revenues, estimates

This is a cross-post from MPR’s Capitol View blog, from Capitol reporter Tom Scheck: One of the most vocal critics of public financing for the Vikings stadium is calling on the Legislature to hold hearings on the problems with the revenue estimates put forward by the Dayton administration. The state’s funding portion of the stadium…
by Tim Nelson

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Food vendors eye Vikings stadium space

The Minnesota Vikings will soon know if their new stadium can match the culinary experience at Target Field across town.

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Rybak: Don’t expect Minneapolis to make good on state’s e-pulltab bet

Rybak: Don’t expect Minneapolis to make good on state’s e-pulltab bet

First the good news: Minneapolis hospitality tax revenues for last year came out about $4 million ahead of budget expectations. That money comes from hotel, food and drink taxes downtown, and most of it helps pay for the Minneapolis Convention Center. But some of it will eventually go to the new Vikings stadium and the…
by Tim Nelson

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Tonight: the Lowertown Ballpark’s minority report debuts in St. Paul

Tonight: the Lowertown Ballpark’s minority report debuts in St. Paul

It’s hard to muster a lot of love for the Gillette building — the hulking, erstwhile shampoo factory in downtown St. Paul that looks like a corrugated concrete warehouse. But downtown gallery owner, artist and one-time city council contender Bill Hosko says he doesn’t want it demolished to make room for the new Lowertown Ballpark. In…
by Tim Nelson

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The Clean-up Committee: Lawmakers who may eye the Vikings stadium problem

The Clean-up Committee: Lawmakers who may eye the Vikings stadium problem

Gov. Mark Dayton yesterday made reference to the appointment of a legislative committee that may grapple with the Vikings stadium’s ongoing issues. He dropped a few names, but here’s the official list of the members of the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Sports Facilities. Here’s the Senate side: And the House membership: For the record, Dayton…
by Tim Nelson

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Dayton: Industry SHOULD be part of pulltab projections

Dayton: Industry SHOULD be part of pulltab projections

Governor Mark Dayton today sounded a different tone after critical remarks on whether the Gambling Control Board was as open as it should have been about the gambling industry’s role in estimating the revenue the state could expect from electronic pulltabs. Asked about the industry’s role for a second day, he defended his administration’s previous consultations with the…
by Tim Nelson

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Gophers hiring after firing Tubby Smith

Gophers hiring after firing Tubby Smith

The University of Minnesota is in the market for a new head coach for its men's basketball team. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, for his thoughts on Tubby Smith's firing and who might be the next coach of the team.

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