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Sports

EYES ON LONDON: An interloper, and empty seats

EYES ON LONDON: An interloper, and empty seats

Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you.

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US breezes through qualifying in women's gymnastics

US breezes through qualifying in women's gymnastics

As a team, the Americans lived up to their billing as heavy favorites in Olympic gymnastics.

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White Sox get Liriano from Twins

White Sox get Liriano from Twins

The surprising Chicago White Sox have made a move to stay on top of the AL Central, acquiring left-hander Francisco Liriano from division rival Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.

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Day 1 of Olympic competition: Highlights and photos

Day 1 of Olympic competition: Highlights and photos

Five things to know about Saturday, Day 1 of the London Olympics.

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US women overcome sloppy play, beat Croatia 81-56

US women overcome sloppy play, beat Croatia 81-56

Tina Charles and Candace Parker each had double-doubles and Angel McCoughtry provided a spark off the bench to help the U.S. women's team overcome a sloppy performance Saturday to beat Croatia 81-56 in their Olympic opener.

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EYES ON LONDON: British anti-climax, hidden flame

Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you.

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Lochte wins 400 IM in blowout; Phelps finishes 4th

Lochte wins 400 IM in blowout; Phelps finishes 4th

Ryan Lochte turned his much-anticipated duel with Michael Phelps into a blowout, pulling away to win the Olympic 400-meter individual medley by more than 3 seconds Saturday night. Even more stunning: Phelps didn't win any medal at all.

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With royalty and rock, Britain opens Olympics

With royalty and rock, Britain opens Olympics

Britain greeted the world Friday with an extravagant celebration that included Bond, the Bard and a Beatle -- and a formal welcome from no less a figure than its jubilee queen.

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Final year of Vikings' contract in Mankato

Final year of Vikings' contract in Mankato

The Minnesota Vikings say the team is working on extending its contract to hold training camp in Mankato.

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A handful of Minnesotans will be competing in the Summer Olympics

Over ten thousand athletes are expected to compete during the 2012 Summer Olympics and a handful of them have ties to Minnesota. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked about Minnesota's representation in the Games with Minnesota Public Radio News social media editor Jon Gordon.

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