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Twins' Span hits mom with foul ball, but she's OK

Minnesota Twins leadoff man Denard Span hit a hard foul ball that struck his mom in the chest during Wednesday's game. She was treated by paramedics and back in the stands minutes later.

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Golf means never having to say jihad

Golf means never having to say jihad

For an Arab-American, the game offers a welcome respite from ethnic tension and territorial disagreement.

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Spring training with the Minnesota Twins

Spring training with the Minnesota Twins

While in Florida with the Minnesota Twins, our medical analyst Dr. Jon Hallberg, who is an employee assistance physician with the team, captured these photos of players and fans enjoying the games at Hammond Stadium in Ft. Meyers, Florida.
by Dr. Jon Hallberg

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Battle brews over beer sales at U of Minn. stadium

Battle brews over beer sales at U of Minn. stadium

Legislators are taking another look and could give the university room to sell booze in premium seats while keeping it from stands filled by students and general ticket holders.
by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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Twins, Mauer make it official: $184M extension and eight more years

Twins, Mauer make it official: $184M extension and eight more years

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer made his eight-year, $184 million contract extension official Monday, signing the document in front of his family, team officials and teammate Justin Morneau.
by Tom Weber

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Twins and Joe Mauer agree to contract

Twins and Joe Mauer agree to contract

Twins fans everywhere are breathing a collective sigh of relief after learning that catcher Joe Mauer has signed a new contract with the team through the 2018 season. Starting next year, Mauer will make $23 million a year over eight years.
by Cathy Wurzer and Jim Bickal

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Needing elbow surgery, Twins' Nathan out for season

Needing elbow surgery, Twins' Nathan out for season

Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan will miss the 2010 season because of an elbow injury that will require surgery.

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Tubby Smith says talk of move to Auburn is just that

Tubby Smith says talk of move to Auburn is just that

Gopher men's basketball coach Tubby Smith dismissed a report that he is close to taking over at Auburn, calling it "just talk."

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Sports commission agrees to Metrodome upgrades

The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission has agreed to make a few changes to the Metrodome at the request of its main tenant, the Minnesota Vikings.
by Brandt Williams

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