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June 18, 2012 1:26 PM

BBC: Lifecycle of an athlete in Jamaica

We're playing the second in a four-part BBC series about the lifecycle of an athlete. In this episode, Claudia Hammond visits Jamaica's National Stadium in Kingston to find out why this small island turns out so many world class track athletes.

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June 14, 2012 3:21 PM

UND officially drops Fighting Sioux nickname

North Dakota's flagship university dropped its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname for the third time Thursday, and officials expressed hope that the latest retirement - fueled by this week's overwhelming statewide vote - would finally stick.

by Dave Kolpack, The Associated Press

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June 14, 2012 2:08 PM

Top Dayton aide to lead Vikings stadium authority

A top aide to Gov. Mark Dayton has been named to oversee construction of a $975 million Vikings stadium as head of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority.

by Tim Nelson

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June 14, 2012 7:36 AM

Lance Armstrong's 7 Tour victories again in jeopardy over alleged doping

Although federal investigators in February closed a two-year investigation without bringing criminal charges, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has filed new doping charges that could strip the seven-time Tour de France winner of his victories in cycling's premier race.

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June 13, 2012 9:08 AM

Grand Prix cycling rolls into Twin Cities

The six-stage bicycle race begins with women's and men's time trials this morning on South Mississippi River Boulevard in St. Paul.

by Matt Sepic

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June 13, 2012 6:42 AM

Grandma's Marathon loses a legend

Alex Ratelle, who ran the famous footrace 21 years straight until 1997, died Sunday in Grand Marais, where he had retired with his wife, Patty. He was 87.

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June 13, 2012 6:10 AM

Twins pummel Phillies pitching in 11-7 win

Trevor Plouffe and the Minnesota Twins are finally making cavernous Target Field look like a hitter's park.

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June 12, 2012 9:04 AM

Peter Smith remembers catching a pitcher known as Horsey

The Twins may be having their ups and downs this season, but all over Minnesota, another kind of baseball season is under way. MPR essayist Peter Smith thinks back on that mid-adolescent "too old for Pony League, too young for town ball" season in which you may not make the play-offs, but you're sure to make memories. Like this one from MPR essayist Peter Smith...

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June 12, 2012 7:43 AM

Photos: LA Kings claim 1st Stanley Cup

Jeff Carter and Trevor Lewis scored two goals apiece, MVP goalie Jonathan Quick finished his Conn Smythe Trophy-winning performance with 17 saves, and the Kings beat the New Jersey Devils 6-1 Monday night to win the Stanley Cup finals.