Monday, November 23, 2009
Today's top story
As expected, Joe Mauer was named the Most Valuable Player in the American League this afternoon. He received first-place votes from all but one voter.
The son of a Georgia Tech QB also was inspired by his older brother Matt's work ethic. Trojans star A.J. Tarpley brought invaluable skills on both sides of the ball.
Eric Decker made a big impact in the little time he had to play this season.
Blog: Russo's Rants
The Wild thinks it happened in the Phoenix game last week when Brent Burns collided with a teammate at the blue line. He is the third Wild player currently sidelined by a concussion.
Vikings 35, Seattle 9
As Brad Childress addressed his team during their Saturday night meeting, the Vikings coach asked for a show of hands for one simple question: "Who feels like we have played our best game so far?"
Jim Souhan, columnist
Of all of the things you could call Brett Favre -- Hall of Famer, record-breaker, southern-fried filibusterer, procrastinator, charmer, indecisive blue-jean salesman -- no one could have called him a mystery when he finally took that delayed flight to Minnesota.
Photo right: Brett Favre
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Star Tribune sports columnist Jim Souhan weighs in with his thoughts on the sports topics of the day.
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Read a selection of stories and columns that summarize the saga of Brett Favre and the Vikings.
The Twins are leaving the Metrodome after 27 years of indoor baseball. Click here for a look at the memories and reports on the final days of baseball at the Dome.
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