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March 31, 2010 5:00 AM

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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March 24, 2010 11:52 AM

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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March 23, 2010 6:54 PM

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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March 22, 2010 7:40 PM

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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March 22, 2010 11:22 AM

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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March 21, 2010 9:06 AM

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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March 19, 2010 3:48 PM

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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March 18, 2010 3:35 PM

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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March 17, 2010 10:55 AM

Return of NCAA ring delights former Gopher player

Walter Bond played guard for the University of Minnesota basketball team 20 years ago, when the Gophers made it to the Elite 8 in the NCAA tournament in 1990. A ring that marked that accomplishment was stolen from him shortly after he received it. But this week, Walter Bond got his ring back.

by Cathy Wurzer