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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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Joel Maturi steps down as U of M athletic director

Joel Maturi steps down as U of M athletic director

Maturi is in the final year of his contract. He has headed up Gophers sports programs for the past decade.
by Madeleine Baran

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Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali's iconic trainer, dies at 90

Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali's iconic trainer, dies at 90

Dundee died in his apartment in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday night at the age of 90, and with him a part of boxing died, too.

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Minneapolis mayor fires back on stadiums

Rybak takes his Vikings/Target Center plan public
by Tim Nelson

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Photos: Racing the Arrowhead 135

Photos: Racing the Arrowhead 135

Minnesota's oddly warm winter put the kibosh on the annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, but another competition -- on foot, bike or skis -- gave extreme athletes a chance to test their mettle Up North. The Arrowhead 135 endurance race on Jan. 30 from International Falls to the Fortune Bay Casino in Tower, attracted entrants from all over the country. First place eventually went to Kevin Breitenbach, of Alaska.

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Mayor Coleman voices concerns about stadium funding

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman said Tuesday he is concerned about a plan to tie state funding for a Vikings stadium to Target Center renovations.
by Matt Sepic

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4 NFL concussion lawsuits being combined in Philly

At least four lawsuits blaming the NFL for concussion-related dementia and brain disease will be consolidated in Philadelphia, and more could follow.

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Packers cancel Fan Fest for 2nd year in row

Fan Fest started in 2005 in the Lambeau Field Atrium and gave fans a chance to interact with current and former players.

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Minnesota women topple 9th-ranked Ohio State 76-68

Minnesota women topple 9th-ranked Ohio State 76-68

Rachel Banham scored 20 points and made three 3-pointers, helping Minnesota take down No. 9 Ohio State 76-68 on Sunday. The Golden Gophers beat a ranked team for the first time in nearly three years.

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