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Friday, November 20, 2009

Gophers 76, Utah Valley 51

Lineup shuffling works fine

Minnesota vs. Utah Valley

Minnesota vs. Utah Valley

The Gophers started Rodney Williams and Devoe Joseph for the first time and stomped the Wolverines.

Sid believes Joe Mauer is a lock for MVP, the Metropolitan Sports Commission is a bunch of "dummies," and Tim Brewster will keep his job.

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Childress extending his purple reign

Brad Childress

Brad Childress

A new deal will keep the Vikings coach here through the 2013 season, reportedly with a substantial raise.

State high school football semifinals

Class 4A semifinals: Sartell-St. Stephen 31, St. Thomas Academy 29, final

Cretin Derham Hall vs. Brainerd in 2007

Cretin Derham Hall vs. Brainerd in 2007

A 28-yard field goal by Sartell's Cole Karsky with 7 seconds left gave the Sabres the win after St. Thomas Academy went ahead in the final minute with a TD and controversial 2-point run.

Gophers football

Is Gophers coach Brewster selling the sizzle?

Tim Brewster

Tim Brewster

Tim Brewster's biggest asset when he took over as Gophers football coach was his reputation as a recruiter. Has he succeeded in attracting talent or not?

Jim Souhan, columnist

U losses and court cases abound, but where's embarrassment?

Goldie Gopher

Goldie Gopher

Gophers revenue sports have had underperforming teams and suspended players of late, and coaches ought to be more flustered.

As commission presses, Vikes will 'move on'

The team says that doesn't necessarily mean moving away from Minnesota.

Wild vs. N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Friday (Ch. 45)

Wild: Agitator wants to clutter up kid's mind

Cal Clutterbuck once protected young phenom John Tavares. Tonight, the Wild's chatterbox will deal the smack.

Photo right: Cal Clutterbuck scores.

For now, Twins say pitching needs can be met from within

Carl Pavano

Carl Pavano

Pavano, Harden, Washburn top list of free-agent arms. .

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