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Friday, November 27, 2009

Gophers 82, Butler 73

Gophers' depth charge sinks Butler

The Gophers got plenty of contributions from throughout their roster to take down a top-15 team on a neutral court for the second consecutive season.

Photo right: Surrounded

The 9-1 Vikings take on the Chicago Bears Sunday when Brett Favre ties the record for most consecutive games played.

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Chicago at Vikings (3:15 p.m. Sunday, Ch. 9)

For Leber, nickel and time make difference

Ben Leber

Ben Leber

The Vikings are trying to keep the linebacker on the field, even when they change schemes.

Prep Bowl (Friday-Saturday, Ch. 45)

Eagles dare foes to score; they rarely do

If Cretin-Derham Hall is to beat Eden Prairie tonight, one look at the season statistics offers a clue: Score early.

Photo right: Eden Prairie's Dan Larson (46)

Colorado at Wild (1 p.m., FSN)

Wild assistant has varied résumé

Dave Barr

Dave Barr

Wherever he is, Wild assistant Dave Barr likely coached there, played there or ran there.

Green Bay 34, Detroit 12

Rodgers has 3 TDs in Packers' victory

Touchdown

Touchdown

The Detroit Lions used to take a lot of pride in playing on Thanksgiving.

College Hockey Showcase: Gophers at Michigan (6:30 p.m. FSN)

A healthy knee, but not a healthy goal total for U's Matson

Taylor Matson (9)

Taylor Matson (9)

Taylor Matson is not a superstitious hockey player. Otherwise, the Gophers center might want to be scratched from the lineup Friday.

Wrestling: Cal State-Bakersfield at Gophers (7 p.m. Saturday, Williams Arena)

U's 100th wrestling season could be special

Coach J Robinson has wrestlers with the potential to win a national title, which could help the team do the same.

Photo right: Dustin Schlatter (left)

Phoenix at Wolves (8:30 p.m., AM 1130)

Wolves finally a spectacle

Brian Cardinal, Kurt Rambis and Kevin Love

Brian Cardinal, Kurt Rambis and Kevin Love

ESPN bumped tonight's game from its broadcast plans, but the Wolves will carry on with their plans to give away Kurt Rambis-replica glasses.

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