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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Gophers 16, South Dakota State 13

Gophers handed a humbling victory

Cedrick McKinley (55), pouncing on a fumble

Cedrick McKinley (55), pouncing on a fumble

The Gophers became bowl-eligible, but not before the Jackrabbits handed the game to them late.

Glencoe-Silver Lake's Aaron Lueders talks about scoring the winning touchdown in overtime on a fourth down play in a 6-3 victory over DeLaSalle in the 3A quarterfinals.

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Vikings vs. Detroit, noon today (Ch. 9)

McKinnie's stature on the rise

Bryant McKinnie

Bryant McKinnie

Bryant McKinnie, the Vikings' huge left tackle, has his act together.

Dennis Anderson, columnist

A massive buck's undeserved demise

An alleged poacher's taking of a likely world-record 8-point buck was a crushing blow to hunters who followed the animal for years.

Photo right: Trophy antlers

Patrick Reusse, columnist

White’s baggage arrived unchecked

Royce White (30), in uniform

Royce White (30), in uniform

Tubby Smith erred when he failed to admonish Royce White before his baggage tarnished the U program.

Memphis 97, Wolves 87

Wolves drop 10th in a row

Defense

Defense

Memphis has had an equally bleak start to the season, but outfought Minnesota's depleted roster.

Men's hockey: Gophers 4, Bemidji State 1

U power play emerges as Beavers finally fall

Mike Hoeffel

Mike Hoeffel's power-play goal

The Gophers scored twice with the advantage, killing four penalties.

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Thrice the success for Sabers

Shakopee celebration

Shakopee celebration

Shakopee wrapped up its third consecutive Class 3A volleyball championship with a four-set victory over Wayzata, while on the gridiron, Cretin-Derham Hall outlasted Eastview in the Class 5A quarterfinals. Read about these playoff games and others from Saturday at GameFaceMN.com.

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Wild at Carolina, 12:30 p.m. today (FSN)

Wild's No. 1 fan holding steady despite slow start

Craig Leipold

Craig Leipold

Owner Craig Leipold was tormented by his team's early struggles but is fully behind his new GM, Chuck Fletcher, and coach, Todd Richards. Summary.

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