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Little brother Vikings LB: Erin Henderson

For the last four years, Erin Henderson has largely been known around the Minnesota Vikings as E.J. Henderson's little brother.

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Morneau, Thome lead Twins over Tigers

The Minnesota Twins beat Detroit's best to win a series against the Tigers.

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'Fighting Sioux' name change battle over

One of the staunchest supporters of the University of North Dakota's embattled Fighting Sioux nickname says it's time to move on.

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Sun routs Lynx 108-79

A sellout crowd came to see Maya Moore return to Connecticut, but Tina Charles stole the show.

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Thome's 600th home run bolsters Hall of Fame case

Thome's 600th home run bolsters Hall of Fame case

After reaching No. 600 in grand style Monday night -- with two home runs in back-to-back innings during a 9-6 win over Detroit -- the Twins' Jim Thome finally earned some appreciation following a pursuit that seemed to go unnoticed for much of the season.

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Thome hits 600th home run

Thome hits 600th home run

Minnesota slugger Jim Thome become the eighth player to hit 600 home runs, connecting twice against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.

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Twins trade Delmon Young to Tigers

The Minnesota Twins have traded outfielder Delmon Young to division rival Detroit for a minor league pitcher and a player to be named.

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Ponder eager to get his shot at starting job

Ponder eager to get his shot at starting job

The student in Christian Ponder knows he is going to have to wait a little while before he assumes control of the Minnesota Vikings offense. He knows this is Donovan McNabb's unit. But the competitor in Ponder wants the starting quarterback job -- and he wants it right now.
by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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Bears fan Obama hosts Packers at White House

President Obama, a die-hard Chicago Bears fan, welcomed the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers to the White House Friday, congratulating them on their victory as well as the work they do in the Green Bay community.

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Nathan sets Twins saves record in win over Red Sox

Nathan sets Twins saves record in win over Red Sox

Joe Nathan set the franchise record for saves and Jim Thome hit a tiebreaking RBI double during Minnesota's three-run eighth inning to help the Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Wednesday night.
by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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