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Donovan's goal puts U.S. in 2nd round of World Cup
Landon Donovan scored in the first minute of stoppage time off a rebound, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Algeria.
A runner from Ethiopia has won the women's title of the Grandma's Marathon in Duluth this morning. Buzenush Deba, 22, finished with an unofficial time of 2 hours, 31 minutes, 35 seconds - a personal best.
The United States rallied from a two-goal halftime deficit on goals by Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley to tie Slovenia 2-2 in their Group C match Friday.
Bigger 10 could help narrow U of M's athletics budget gap
The recent expansion of the Big 10 could help the University of Minnesota athletics department weather reductions in its budget, but it's not likely to be enough to make up for the budget cuts the department faces in coming years.
US can't afford to slip vs Slovenia
Buoyed by a draw with the English, the Americans face Slovenia on Friday, but the scenario is not so bright for the United States.
No problems with Favre's surgery; future uncertain
Brett Favre's doctor indicated Wednesday that his recent ankle surgery went well and the quarterback has a few more weeks of rehabilitation before he'll decide if he'll return for a 20th NFL season.
The World Cup: a Minnesota view
Vuvuzelas, balls that take funny bounces, and one epic goal-tending blunder have marked the first week of the 2010 World Cup. Midmorning looks at what's to come in the tournament, and at the state of soccer in Minnesota.
Twins ticket sales top 3 million
The Minnesota Twins said Monday advance ticket sales for the 2010 inaugural season at Target Field have topped three million.
Dempsey goal gives US 1-1 tie against England
Clint Dempsey scored on a blunder by goalkeeper Robert Green in the 40th minute, and the United States came from behind to tie England 1-1 in the Americans' World Cup opener Saturday.