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Kepler returns to lineup, hopes to join in Twins' home run spree

Kepler returns to lineup, hopes to join in Twins' home run spree

The Twins have hit 15 home runs at Guaranteed Rate Park in eight games this season, including eight in the past two days. Max Kepler, out two games with flu-like symptoms, is back with eyes on adding to that total.
Claeys writes he's proud of how he led Gophers football program
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Claeys writes he's proud of how he led Gophers football program

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Former football coach Tracy Claeys was responding to a University of Minnesota-commissioned report last week that cited "weak leadership" of the team as a main culprit in the turmoil that engulfed the university last year.
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Reusse: Dear Adrian Peterson, you won't be getting a Minnesota Nice welcome home
Vikings

Reusse: Dear Adrian Peterson, you won't be getting a Minnesota Nice welcome home

3:42pm
You were a great­er ob­sta­cle to Vi­kings suc­cess when you were in the line­up than when you were out of it. You ruined Teddy Bridgewater's development, too. That's what people are saying, anyway.
  • Shurmur says no limits on roles for Dalvin Cook, Latavius Murray
Future Gopher Daniel Oturu goes to camp, hangs with Kobe Bryant
Gophers

Future Gopher Daniel Oturu goes to camp, hangs with Kobe Bryant

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Cretin-Derham Hall senior center Daniel Oturu, who is committed to Minnesota, talked about his experience at the Nike Skills Academy.
  • Gophers senior associate AD leaving for Georgia Tech
Vikings facing 'tough' roster decisions along defensive line
Vikings

Vikings facing 'tough' roster decisions along defensive line

12:45pm
There's enough talent among the defensive line hopefuls at Vikings training camp that making finals cuts in 10 days is going to be difficult, coach Mike Zimmer said.
  • Craig: Vikings have to cut down on their red-zone penalties this season
Skolivia: Nick Swardson 'drafts' Olivia Munn; Vikings take notice
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Skolivia: Nick Swardson 'drafts' Olivia Munn; Vikings take notice

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Comedian and noted Vikings fan Nick Swardson posted a photo with Aaron Rodgers' ex - and let the trolling begin.
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St. Paul has big plans to capitalize on Super Bowl tourism
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St. Paul has big plans to capitalize on Super Bowl tourism

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A night market, big slide and Ice Palace are planned in St. Paul to coincide with Super Bowl across the river.
  • Super Bowl check helps St. Paul's Frogtown Farm dig even deeper roots
Gophers

Gophers senior associate AD leaving for Georgia Tech

4:50pm
One of Mark Coyle's top assistants heads south. Taylor-Dixon's departure will leave the Gophers without racial diversity among top athletics leaders.
  • Gophers end training camp, turn attention to next week's opener
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Colin Kaepernick's supporters demonstrate at NFL offices

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Supporters of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem to protest police brutality against blacks, showed their solidarity with him and his cause at a rally outside the headquarters of the National Football League on Wednesday.
  • Souhan: NFL's mistreatment of Kaepernick amplifies his message
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Wiggins firing agent, still expected to sign big Wolves deal

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Vikings using receiver Adam Thielen in the slot for greater versatility

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Twins calling up reliever John Curtiss from Rochester

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