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U.S. men's basketball wins fourth straight Olympic gold medal

U.S. men's basketball wins fourth straight Olympic gold medal

The U.S. defeated France 87-82 to win the gold medal. Kevin Durant, of the Brooklyn Nets, dominated during the game. It was the squad's seventh gold medal in the past eight Olympics.
by Tom Goldman

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Medal count: Minnesota athletes with Olympic hardware

Medal count: Minnesota athletes with Olympic hardware

Athletes with Minnesota connections came home from the Tokyo Games with seven gold medals, five silvers and two bronzes.
by Matt Mikus

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A gold for Steveson kicks off the medal contention weekend. When to watch

A gold for Steveson kicks off the medal contention weekend. When to watch

A gold medal for Apple Valley’s Gable Steveson kicked off the final weekend of Olympic competitions. Minnesota-connected athletes are competing in matches for gold medals in basketball, baseball and volleyball. Here’s when to watch.
by Matt Mikus

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Felix sets a record, wins bronze for 10th Olympic medal

Felix sets a record, wins bronze for 10th Olympic medal

Allyson Felix finished third in the 400 meters Friday to win her 10th career medal and become the most-decorated woman in the history of Olympic track.

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Minnesota's Gable Steveson wins wrestling gold

Minnesota's Gable Steveson wins wrestling gold

The Gophers wrestling standout from Apple Valley defeated Georgia’s Geno Petriashvili 10-8 to claim wrestling gold in the men’s freestyle 125-kilogram class. Steveson, as is customary after his biggest wins, celebrated with a backflip.
by The Associated Press

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Fans welcome Olympic gymnasts Lee and McCallum home

Fans welcome Olympic gymnasts Lee and McCallum home

A parade is planned Sunday for Lee on St. Paul’s east side, followed by a program at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood.
by Peter Cox

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How did Minnesota athletes fare on Day 12 of the Olympics?

How did Minnesota athletes fare on Day 12 of the Olympics?

Four days remain at the Summer Olympic Games. Teams with Minnesota ties in basketball, volleyball and baseball have moved a step closer to a medal opportunity. Here’s a roundup of how Minnesota athletes did in their recent competitions, and who you can watch next.
by Matt Mikus

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Minnesotans set to spike, climb, wrestle, run as Olympics hit home stretch

Minnesotans set to spike, climb, wrestle, run as Olympics hit home stretch

Athletes with Minnesota ties remain in the running for medals in baseball, women’s basketball and volleyball. Minnesotans compete today in wrestling, climbing and track and field. Here’s a breakdown of events to watch and what’s happened so far.
by Matt Mikus

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