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Vikings reach playoffs with win over Giants

Vikings reach playoffs with win over Giants

Ryan Longwell's 50-yard field goal with 5 seconds left lifted the Vikings to a 20-19 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon, making Minnesota NFC North champions for its first postseason appearance in four years.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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For the Vikings, playoffs on the line

For the Vikings, playoffs on the line

The Vikings take on the New York Giants at the Metrodome on Sunday. If they win, they'll clinch their division and secure a spot in the playoffs for the first time since the 2004 season.

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July 15, 2008: A conversation with NPR's Stefen Fatsis

Today on All Things Considered, sportswriter Stefen Fatsis remembered legendary sports journalist George Plimpton. In July, Tom Crann talked to Fatsis about his new book, written in true Plimpton style.

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Vikings miss chance against Falcons

Vikings miss chance against Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings missed a chance to wrap up their first division title since 2000, as they lost to the Atlanta Falcons 24 to 17 at the Metrodome yesterday.
by William Wilcoxen

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Vikings can clinch division title with win against Atlanta

Vikings can clinch division title with win against Atlanta

The Minnesota Vikings take on the Atlanta Falcons at the Metrodome on Sunday. If the Vikings win, they will clinch their division and secure a spot in the playoffs for the first time since the 2004 season.

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Regents approve beer, wine sales in premium sports seating

Regents approve beer, wine sales in premium sports seating

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has approved a proposal allowing the sale of alcohol in premium seating areas at the new Gopher football stadium and other on-campus sports venues.
by Tim Post

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National champs for the second year in a row

National champs for the second year in a row

Concordia University's women's volleyball team has now won two straight national titles. The team, which competes at the NCAA's Division Two level, has generated plenty of enthusiasm on campus.
by William Wilcoxen

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Judge extends injunction against NFL suspensions

Judge extends injunction against NFL suspensions

A Minnesota judge has extended his preliminary injunction against the NFL's suspension of five players for violating the league's anti-doping policy, meaning the players can remain active for at least the next two weeks.

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UMD Bulldogs success leads to championship game

The University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs football team will be in Alabama on Saturday to play in the NCAA Division II national championship game. The undefeated Bulldogs will take on Northwest Missouri State University.

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