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Saturday, November 21, 2009

5A semis: Cretin-Derham Hall 45, Brainerd 19

Cretin

Cretin's Cameron Clarkson

Cretin-Derham Hall put those weapons to excellent use as it steamrolled Brainerd -- but knows it will face a worthy opponent in the state championship game.

Live (on tape) from the Metrodome, John Millea talks about the first day of football semifinals and takes us on a GameFaceMn 360 video tour.

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Wild 3, Islanders 2

Old-man Nolan leads injured Wild

Minnesota

Minnesota's Nathan Smith

With six regulars out, the veteran scored twice, including the game-winner.

Duluth 4, Gophers 3

UMD beats the clock and U in overtime

Battle for the puck.

Battle for the puck.

Just as a tie looked imminent, the Bulldogs stunned the Gophers when Travis Oleksuk scored with 12 seconds to go.

Gophers at Iowa, 11 a.m. Saturday (ESPN)

U hoping pig flies home in emotion-charged finale

Eyes on the porcine prize

Eyes on the porcine prize

With bitter memories of last year's loss to Iowa still fresh, the Gophers are determined to win Floyd of Rosedale.

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New contract hasn't diverted Childress' focus

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The Vikings coach took time to acknowledge congratulations on his extension, then poured himself into preparing for the Seattle game.

Twins set 40-man roster; Valencia among additions

The Twins added six prospects to their 40-man roster Friday, including Danny Valencia, who is expected to compete for the team's starting third base job.

U women vs, Illinois-Chicago, 6 p.m. Saturday (88.5 FM)

Women's basketball: U shooting to improve

After barely making more than a third of their shots in the first two games, the Gophers seek a better weekend showing.

Photo right: Kiara Buford

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