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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Men's basketball

Gophers knock off No. 12 Butler 82-73

Led by Colton Iverson's double-double by halftime, Minnesota steadily built up a double-digit lead and made enough free throws to hang on at the end.

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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For Leber, nickel and time make a difference

Ben Leber celebrates a sack.

Ben Leber celebrates a sack.

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

Wild vs. Colorado, 1 p.m. Friday (FSN)

Wild: That's not a résumé, it's a litany

Dave Barr

Dave Barr

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

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Prep football: Eden Prairie

Eagles dare opponents to score, and 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 defense.

Patrick Reusse, columnist

Voters saw flight risk, so comeuppance was expedited

Complaints about the squawking began early, making it an easy call for voters to bestow the trophy rather than more taxpayer bucks.

Photo right: Turkey of the Year

Prep football: Cretin-Derham Hall

QB Alt is back at his peak after injury interruption

After missing the final three games of the regular season, the Raiders' leader is back to full strength.

Photo right: Mark ALt

Wolves finally a spectacle

2DAY'S 2 CENTS Focusing on fun

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