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June 8, 2012 4:00 AM

Mega-lawsuit says NFL hid brain injury links

Scores of lawsuits involving thousands of former players touched by concussions and brain injuries have been consolidated into one master complaint, setting up a massive and potentially costly case for the NFL.

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June 7, 2012 8:45 AM

Proposed gaming deal could change horse racing in Minnesota

Canterbury Park horse race track and the Shakpoee Mdewakanton Sioux Community recently announced a deal that could have a big impact on horse racing in Minnesota.

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June 7, 2012 8:31 AM

Minnesota Lynx off to best start in franchise history

The Minnesota Lynx remain undefeated. The Lynx beat the Seattle Storm 79-55 last night at the Target Center.

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June 7, 2012 7:50 AM

Boogaard's father: Many NHLers just 'cannon fodder'

The father of former Minnesota Wild hockey player Derek Boogaard says some in the National Hockey League enabled his son in his prescription painkiller addiction.

by Jon Collins

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June 6, 2012 10:05 AM

MLB's Lasorda has 'mild' heart attack

Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda was hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday, a day after having a "mild" heart attack while representing the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Major League Baseball draft.

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June 5, 2012 4:00 AM

For Minn. Stars, success on the field, and worries off it

The pro soccer clause in the Vikings stadium deal has Minnesota fans worried that giving rights for a franchise to the Vikings owners might kill off pro soccer in the state.

by Tim Nelson

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June 4, 2012 2:47 PM

Boogaard's addiction: Street sale of prescription drugs

The New York Times published an investigative article Monday on Wild hockey player Derek Boogaard's struggle with prescription drug addiction.

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June 4, 2012 10:06 AM

NYT's investigation chronicles Boogaard's struggle with prescription drugs

An article in Monday's New York Times sheds new light on the story of former Wild player Derek Boogaard and his struggle with prescription drugs. Documents obtained by the Times show Boogaard received more than 100 prescriptions for thousands of pills, many from team doctors.