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Vonn follows Sharapova, Federer trail in money search

Vonn follows Sharapova, Federer trail in money search

Minnesota native Lindsey Vonn has turned into the Maria Sharapova of alpine skiing without matching the earning power of the world's highest-paid female athlete.

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Fans question Gopher football coach selection

Fans question Gopher football coach selection

Star Tribune sportswriter Phil Miller says Gopher fans were hoping for a big name when the U of M announced its new head football coach. Instead they got Jerry Kill -- a relative unknown from Northern Illinois University.
by Cathy Wurzer and Curtis Gilbert

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Jerry Kill new U of M football coach

Jerry Kill new U of M football coach

Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi on Sunday night agreed to terms with Northern Illinois coach Jerry Kill on a five-year contract to take over the downtrodden Golden Gophers.
by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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Photos: Vikings vs. Bills

Photos: Vikings vs. Bills

Photos from today's Minnesota Vikings game versus the Buffalo Bills at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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Favre has sprained shoulder from hard hit

Favre has sprained shoulder from hard hit

Brett Favre has become something of a medical expert through the years, a quarterback who has minored in pain management as he has put together a streak of consecutive starts that stands among the most impressive records in all of sports.
by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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Qatar, Russia selected as World Cup host cities

Qatar was selected as host of the 2022 World Cup, beating out a bid by the United States to bring soccer's showcase back to America for the first time since 1994.

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In season 2, lure of TCF Bank Stadium wanes

The lure of an almost-new stadium wasn't enough to overcome a bad football team for the University of Minnesota.

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Minnesota gets pig back, beats No. 24 Iowa 27-24

Minnesota gets pig back, beats No. 24 Iowa 27-24

Duane Bennett's touchdown run with 4:31 left lifted Minnesota to 27-24 victory Saturday over 24th-ranked Iowa, as the Hawkeyes lost another fourth-quarter lead while falling to the rival Gophers for the first time in four years and giving up the Floyd of Rosedale trophy.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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The origin of Floyd of Rosedale

The origin of Floyd of Rosedale

This Saturday is the 75th anniversary of the creation of one of college football's most famous trophies. Floyd of Rosedale goes each November to the winner of the Minnesota-Iowa game. On one level, the bronze pig is just another collegiate prize. But few people know it had its origins in a 1934 game with racial overtones.

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The origin of Floyd of Rosedale

The origin of Floyd of Rosedale

This Saturday is the 75th anniversary of the creation of one of college football's most famous trophies. Floyd of Rosedale goes each November to the winner of the Minnesota-Iowa game. On one level, the bronze pig is just another collegiate prize. But few people know it had its origins in a 1934 game with racial overtones.

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