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Olympic preparations

Olympic preparations

A slideshow of Olympic preparations in Beijing.

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Brett Favre's status still uncertain

Brett Favre's status still uncertain

The status of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre remains uncertain.

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Power, Politics and the Olympics: The Games Behind the Games

Power, Politics and the Olympics: The Games Behind the Games

A documentary from the America Abroad series, about international politics and the Olympic movement-- past, present and future.

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Duluth man finishes second in Pacific sailing race

Eric Thomas placed second overall in the 2008 Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race. He sailed alone from San Francisco Bay to the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, covering more than 2000 miles.

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Their field of dreams

Their field of dreams

Whether it's Little League or the majors, there's nothing like watching a ball game on a warm July evening.
by Cara Hetland

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Packers charge Vikings with tampering

Packers charge Vikings with tampering

The Minnesota Vikings have declined to comment on allegations that they made inappropriate contact with quarterback Brett Favre.

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National golf tournament brings memories of 35W bridge collapse

National golf tournament brings memories of 35W bridge collapse

Many of the world's best golfers are in Minnesota for this week's 3M Championship. Many of them will not forget last year's event because it began two days after the 35W bridge collapsed.
by Minnesota News Network

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A sportswriter's dreams come true

A sportswriter's dreams come true

Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis got a chance to fulfill what is probably a dream for many of his colleagues. He got to play in the NFL.
by Tom Crann

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Bring on the bats

Bring on the bats

MPR sports analyst Howard Sinker will be in the MPR studios for the traditional Midday baseball All-Star Game show.

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Aging athletically

Aging athletically

Forty-one-year-old swimmer Dara Torres is heading for the Olympics in August, but how rare is she? Researchers say that while high levels of physical activity can't stop the aging process, Torres and other 40-something athletes are defying the rules.

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