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Sports

Baseball after the All-Star break

Baseball after the All-Star break

MPR sports analyst Howard Sinker will be in the MPR studios to talk about the second half of the Minnesota Twins season and next weekend's Hall of Fame inductions of Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson.

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Waseca man to attempt skydiving record

A southern Minnesota skydiver will attempt to break the state's skydiving record this weekend.

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For Twins ballpark, grass is greener in Colorado

For Twins ballpark, grass is greener in Colorado

The grass for the new Twins ballpark has been growing for about a year -- not in Minnesota, but in Colorado. Chosen for the fast-draining qualities of its sandy soil, the turf will make the 800 mile trek to Minneapolis in August.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Favre says he'll decide on Vikings before training camp

Favre says he'll decide on Vikings before training camp

Quarterback Brett Favre tells The Associated Press he is not yet ready to commit to playing with the Minnesota Vikings this season, but will decide before July 30 when training camp begins.

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Jacques Lemaire hired as NJ Devils coach

Jacques Lemaire hired as NJ Devils coach

Former Minnesota Wild coach Jacques Lemaire has been hired as head coach of the New Jersey Devils NHL team -- for the second time.

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Mauer to participate in All Star home run derby

Mauer to participate in All Star home run derby

The Major League Baseball All Star festivities begin today. Three Minnesota Twins players -- Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan -- will play in the All Star game tomorrow night for the American League. Tonight, Mauer participates in the home run-hitting contest.
by Cathy Wurzer and Jim Bickal

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Goalkeeper remembers game-winning save at '99 World Cup

Ten years ago today, Minnesota-native Briana Scurry won the 1999 World Cup as the game-saving goalie on the U.S. Women's national team.
by Tom Crann

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Thousands expected for Minneapolis triathlon

Thousands expected for Minneapolis triathlon

Thousands of athletes, spectators and vendors will descend on the Twin Cities this weekend for one of Minnesota's signature summer athletic events.
by Elizabeth Baier

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At 70, Burnsville runner remains competitive

At 70, Burnsville runner remains competitive

At an age where most people are counting their retirement dollars, Thom Weddle of Burnsville is counting miles. And he's not about to stop.
by Chris Dall

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It's official: Hockey is the state sport of Minnesota

It's official: Hockey is the state sport of Minnesota

Hockey becomes the official state sport of Minnesota Wednesday.

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