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September 9, 2008 3:10 PM

Lynx guard Augustus taken off court in wheelchair

Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus has been taken off the court in a wheelchair wearing a neck brace after falling during the first quarter of Minnesota's game against the Indiana Fever.

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September 8, 2008 8:25 AM

Vikings open against Packers, without Favre

The Minnesota Vikings open their season tonight against Green Bay. This will be the first time since 1992 that the Vikings will take the field against the Packers and not see quarterback Brett Favre looking back at them.

by Tom Weber

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August 28, 2008 7:27 AM

High school football season starts in Minnesota

Games on Thursday and Friday night will kick off this year's high school football season.

by Tom Weber

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August 27, 2008 7:02 AM

Back from Beijing

Writer Jay Weiner has covered every Winter and Summer Olympics since 1984. He's just returned from covering the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and he joins Midday to share his stories.

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August 23, 2008 1:26 PM

2008 Summer Olympics Day 15

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Day 15

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August 22, 2008 4:05 PM

Talking sports at the State Fair

MPR Sports analyst Howard Sinker joins Midday for his annual State Fair show to talk all things sports.

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August 22, 2008 2:56 PM

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Day 14

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August 22, 2008 8:01 AM

Beijing from the ground up

There are just a few more days of competition left to go at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Melody Ng, who works in the Minnesota Public Radio newsroom, is on vacation in Beijing right now.

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August 21, 2008 3:00 PM

US women's soccer team beats Brazil 1-0 for gold medal

There was gloom for soccer power Brazil and some consolation for the United States Thursday when the American women won their soccer final 1-0 after extra time. It was the third finals failure in a row for the Brazilian women.