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Ohio State vacates 2010 football wins, Sugar Bowl
Responding to the NCAA's investigation of a memorabilia-for-cash scandal that cost former coach Jim Tressel his job and led to star quarterback Terrelle Pryor leaving school, the university is giving up its share of the Big Ten title and the Buckeyes' victory over Arkansas in the 2011 Sugar Bowl.
The state of Minnesota isn't the only thing shut down these days. The deal to build the Minnesota Vikings a new stadium has also slipped into idle this summer as the budget standoff has deepened.
Buttoning up the Dome
It looks like they're down to a single open panel in the roof of the Metrodome today.
South Korea's Pyeongchang awarded 2018 Winter Olympics
The South Korean city of Pyeongchang has been awarded the 2018 Winter Olympics after failing in two previous attempts.
Retired NFL players say they are being excluded
While NFL owners and players appear to be inching toward a resolution of their contract dispute, a group of retired players is clamoring to be more involved in the discussions. The group filed a class-action complaint against the owners and current players in federal court Monday, saying they have been excluded from the mediation sessions.
NBA lockout begins as sides fail to reach deal
The NBA locked out its players Friday when its collective bargaining agreement expired, becoming the second pro sports league shut down by labor strife.
Twins fans sound off on Mauer
With the Twins struggling, some are saying that all-star catcher Joe Mauer should be doing more, like playing first base when he needs a break from catching.