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Giants beat Patriots 21-17 to win the Super Bowl

Giants beat Patriots 21-17 to win the Super Bowl

Eli Manning and the Giants one-upped Tom Brady and the Patriots again, coming back with a last-minute touchdown to beat New England 21-17 Sunday night for New York's fourth Super Bowl title. It was a rematch of the 2008 NFL championship, when Manning led New York past New England to ruin the Patriots' bid for a perfect season.

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New Vikings stadium plan may roll out this week

New Vikings stadium plan may roll out this week

The proposal would locate a Vikings stadium in the parking lot east of the existing Metrodome. Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission chariman Ted Mondale says the new plan would mean that the Vikings may only need to play a handful of games at the University of Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson

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Patriots and Giants face off in tonight's Super Bowl

Patriots and Giants face off in tonight's Super Bowl

After two weeks of hype and extreme scrutiny, the time has almost come for the start of the Super Bowl. The 46th edition of the game is being played this evening in Indianapolis. At stake is the NFL Championship and the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. Eastern time.

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Chris Doleman makes Pro Football Hall of Fame

Chris Doleman makes Pro Football Hall of Fame

Vikings pass rusher Chris Doleman was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, along with running back Curtis Martin, three lineman and a senior committee choice.

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Lindsey Vonn earns 50th World Cup win

Lindsey Vonn earns 50th World Cup win

A career milestone and a rare family reunion. All of which left Lindsey Vonn in tears, and it made for a perfect day. Vonn captured her 50th World Cup victory Saturday, winning the downhill on the demanding Kandahar course with temperatures plunging to minus 13.

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U of M's AD says he wanted to keep his job a bit longer

U of M's AD says he wanted to keep his job a bit longer

University of Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi will step down from the job this summer. The university announced yesterday that Maturi's last day will be June 30, 2012, when his current contract runs out. After that, he'll remain on staff at the university for another year, as a special assistant to U of M president Eric Kaler.
by Cathy Wurzer

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University recalls accomplishments as Maturi steps down

University recalls accomplishments as Maturi steps down

The man who has led the University of Minnesota's intercollegiate athletic program for the last decade announced Thursday that he is stepping down this summer. Joel Maturi said it was time for him to leave the high profile position.
by Tim Nelson

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