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Vikings hope reporting early helps rookies contribute more than before

Vikings hope reporting early helps rookies contribute more than before

Coach Mike Zimmer's goal is simple and straightforward: Make sure the new group of Vikings rookies is ready to contribute more than last year's rookies.
Twins use six relievers, find little relief in record-long loss to Tigers
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Twins use six relievers, find little relief in record-long loss to Tigers

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Manager Paul Molitor was forced to go to his bullpen early Sunday. And once that door opened, it wouldn't close.
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John Kundla, former Minneapolis Lakers coach and Basketball Hall of Famer, dies at 101
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John Kundla, former Minneapolis Lakers coach and Basketball Hall of Famer, dies at 101

July 23
The ex-Gophers standout and coach led the Lakers to six titles in seven years during his Hall of Fame career.
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Souhan: Twins should remember that trades are no sure thing
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Souhan: Twins should remember that trades are no sure thing

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One hitting slump or a couple of bad pitching outings can make a trade a waste of time or a waste of a prospect.
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Diversity lacking: After 'tense year,' athletes, boosters take issue with U
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Diversity lacking: After 'tense year,' athletes, boosters take issue with U

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Once a leader in athletic department diversity, the University of Minnesota now trails most of its peers. "We should be embarrassed," said one former basketball player and U Hall of Fame member.
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Target Field flyover during Twins game lives up to hype
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Target Field flyover during Twins game lives up to hype

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On Sunday, staff writer Michael Rand had the chance to be in a Blackhawk helicopter for a flyover of Target Field in celebration of Armed Forces Appreciation Day.
Craig: Vikings' C.J. Ham sees fullback as the route to a roster spot
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Craig: Vikings' C.J. Ham sees fullback as the route to a roster spot

July 23
The former Division II standout at Augustana College says, "it's pretty much a competition within myself."
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Reliever Breslow let go as trade deadline nears, pitching search continues

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Players know that with the deadline approaching, there could be jobs on the line.
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Spectacular finish gives Spieth the British Open title

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Latavius Murray starts Vikings season with new level of heartbreak

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Postgame: Twins to call up relief help, Breslow praised, Escobar extends at-bat

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