NHL not returning to the Olympics?
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The end may be in sight for NHL players competing in the Olympics. It all began in 1998 when, for the first time, players from the world’s top professional league took …
25 Feb 14
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Don’t block the plate! MLB approves of new rule
UNDATED (AP) — Some 60-90 big league catchers received some pretty good news on Monday. Major League Baseball and its players have adopted a rule limiting home plate collisions this season. Most of them are …
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Kill gets contract extension
Jerry Kill says he’s “getting paid way too much” to be Minnesota’s coach but appreciative of the raise and contract extension he received. Kill spoke Monday at a news conference, two days after his deal …
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Gopher women drop one to Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tori Jankoska scored 16 of her 21 points in the first half, including four 3-pointers, as No. 21 Michigan State beat Minnesota 75-61 on Monday. Michigan State got out to …
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Brewers’ new MVP
PHOENIX (AP) — The most popular member of the Milwaukee Brewers at spring training is an unexpected acquisition with a button nose, four legs and scruffy, white fur. “Hank the Dog” is an early lock …
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Willingham looking for a rebound year
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Josh Willingham insists he is willing and able to serve as designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins, if that’s what he’s asked to do. But the veteran slugger much prefers …
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Wolves fall in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 32 points and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-97 on Sunday night. Thomas Robinson had 14 points and a career-high 18 rebounds …
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Dome Destruction to continue
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Crews are planning to use controlled explosive charges as they continue to demolish the roof structure of the Metrodome. At 7:30 a.m. Sunday, crews will use the explosives to demolish a concrete …
22 Feb 14
