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Blog: Around the Majors
What's Mauer thinking? Morneau offers clues
Joe Mauer wasn't biting hard Monday on questions about his future, but teammate and good friend Justin Morneau offered some thoughts.
MVP Joe Mauer at press conference
Talking Mauer and MVP
Mauer is MVP
Favre's only goal is the Super Bowl
Access Vikings: Vikes win 35-9
Joe Mauer, MVP?
Touchdown Titan: Totino-Grace RB John Crockett
Prepcast: First day of football semifinals
FG lifts Sartell-St. Stephen to 4A semifinal victory
Sidcast: Mauer a lock for MVPExtraordinary Joe: American League MVP
With his bat and his glove, Mauer wowed Twins fans this year. That effort made him the American League's Most Valuable Player.
MVP Joe Mauer at press conference
Patrick Reusse, columnist
Taking Mauer instead of Prior was a decision to be applauded
Twins catcher Joe Mauer is so popular in his home state that there are ruffed grouse that will not leave him alone.
Photo right: Mark Prior
Blog: Around the NFL
Getting Longwell: An overlooked but important move
Remember how bad the Vikings' kicking situation was under Mike Tice? Brad Childress came in before the 2006 season and on Day 1 of free agency, one of the players he locked up was Ryan Longwell. Nice move.
Chicago at Vikings (3:15 p.m. Sunday, Ch. 9)
Favre's stats put him in MVP picture
The veteran quarterback has won the award three times, but that almost seems like ancient history.
Blog: Goal Gophers
Lucia frustrated, trying to stay positive
"After watching the video and looking at the last four to six games, I can honestly say we deserve better," Don Lucia said on his radio show Monday night.
Photo right: Don Lucia
L.A. Clippers 91, Wolves 87
Coming close just doesn't cut it
After leading at the end of the first three quarters, the Wolves were finally doomed by missed shots and foul woes.
Photo right: Ramon Sessions
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Metro Player of Year: Wayzata's A.J. Tarpley
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.
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