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Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Twins 2, Detroit 1 (10 innings)

Valencia's RBI single was worth the wait

Cuddyer scores the winning run.

Cuddyer scores the winning run.

The 10th-inning hit further showed he's in the majors to stay.

Star Tribune reporters Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins discuss the Vikings' depth at running back, offensive line and cornerback.

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Gophers at Middle Tenn. State (6:30 p.m. Thursday, ESPNU)

Gophers QB tries to silence the critics

Adam Weber has heard the boos; he just tries to prove them wrong.

Photo right: Adam Weber

Jim Souhan, columnist

Offensive overhauls have foiled Brewster

Jedd Fisch

Jedd Fisch

If Gophers football coach Tim Brewster fails this season, he can blame his hiring of former coordinator Jedd Fisch. If Brewster succeeds this season, he can credit Fisch's departure.

Big Ten football

Bigger Ten keeps Border Battle

2009: Gophers vs. Badgers

2009: Gophers vs. Badgers

Minnesota, Wisconsin will play each year when the conference expands in 2011, even though they will be in different divisions.

Preseason: Denver at Vikings (7 p.m. Thursday, Ch. 11)

Which Viking will claim third-down back role?

The Vikings had one of the NFL's premier third-down running backs in Chester Taylor last season.

Photo right: Albert Young

Camarillo feels at home anywhere on field

Greg Camarillo

Greg Camarillo

Greg Camarillo has proven to be a good guy to have around when an offense is in a state of flux and/or panic a week before the season opener.

Small college football previews

Tommies star makes special teams special

Fritz Waldvogel

Fritz Waldvogel

Fritz Waldvogel returned six kicks for TDs last year, making it impossible for St. Thomas coach Glenn Caruso to remove the 1,000-yard receiver from special teams.

Preps: football openers

Polars rebuild after a rocky offseason

Shondel Strickland (7)

Shondel Strickland (7)

Minneapolis North was down to 10 players after school leaders and coaches left. The captains kept the team alive.

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June 13, 1970. Jim Kaat warming up before facing the Boston Red Sox. Score board has the Midwest Federal Money Tree. Any player hitting a home run and hitting the tree would get $100,000!

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