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Vikings sign a new QB. Lynx dominate to open WNBA Finals

In sports, the Minnesota Lynx have taken a one game to none lead in their WNBA Final series against the Atlanta Dream. Minnesota routed Atlanta 84-59 last night at Target Center. And the Minnesota Vikings had the week off, but made some news by signing free agent quarterback Josh Freeman who last played with the Tampa Bay Bucaneers. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke about both those stories with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Highlights: Lynx vs. Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA finals

Highlights: Lynx vs. Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA finals

The Minnesota Lynx dominated the Atlanta Dream Sunday night in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Game 2 is here in Minnesota again on Tuesday night, with the best-of-five series shifting to Georgia for Game 3 on Thursday night.

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Agent: Freeman is newest Vikings QB

Agent: Freeman is newest Vikings QB

Freeman's agent, Erik Burkhardt, revealed the move in an exclamatory one-word tweet about his client Sunday night: "Vikings!!!" Burkhardt then confirmed to The Associated Press in a phone interview that the 25-year-old agreed to a deal worth $3 million for the rest of the season.

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Lynx dismantle Dream in Game 1 of WNBA finals

Lynx dismantle Dream in Game 1 of WNBA finals

Maya Moore had 23 points, including three 3-pointers in the first quarter to propel Minnesota from the start, and the Lynx delivered a dominant 84-59 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday night.

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No wait, wait for Peter Sagal at the Twin Cities Marathon

No wait, wait for Peter Sagal at the Twin Cities Marathon

He was a couple of hours behind the winners, but Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” said he had a good Twin Cities marathon. “It was just beautiful,” said Sagal, after crossing the finish line in St. Paul. He finished with a time of 3:35:08. Sagal was a late entry to the Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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American man, woman tops at Twin Cities Marathon

Nick Arciniaga has won the Twin Cities Marathon with a time of 2:13:33.  The top woman is Annie Bersagel. PROS: Nick Arciniaga finishes at 2:13:33 for the win. — TwinCities In Motion (@tcmarathon) October 6, 2013 Nick is our first place American hero! #tcmarathon pic.twitter.com/aF0N4nUWSe — TwinCities In Motion (@tcmarathon) October 6, 2013 PROS: Annie Read more →
by Jon Gordon

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Minnesota's Kill has seizure, misses Michigan game

Minnesota's Kill has seizure, misses Michigan game

Kill missed an entire game for the first time as the Golden Gophers' coach staying at home after suffering his fifth game-day seizure, and No. 19 Michigan pulled away in the second half to rout his team 42-13 on Saturday.

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Rodriguez sues MLB and Selig, citing 'witch hunt'

The suit claims Commissioner Bud Selig and Major League Baseball have tried to smear Rodriguez' reputation to "gloss over" Selig's past inaction and tacit approval of the use of performance-enhancing substances in baseball.

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Minnesota Wild starts season as Lynx enter WNBA Finals

Minnesota Wild starts season as Lynx enter WNBA Finals

In sports, the Minnesota Wild are back on the ice for another season. In the opener last night in St. Paul, the Los Angeles Kings won a shootout for a 3-2 victory over Minnesota. The WNBA finals begin Sunday at Target Center in Minneapolis. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke about those stories with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune.
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