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Vikings' Allen confident going into a contract year

This much Jared Allen knows: He’s a Viking for at least one more season, and when fall comes, he’ll be ready. Updated 12:52 AM

Big Ten tournament: Indiana 4, Gophers 2

Gophers lose 4-2 to Indiana in Big Ten tournament

The Gophers lost, and need to win the Big Ten tournament in order to nab an NCAA berth. Updated 12:56 AM

Detroit 7, Twins 6

Twins' bullpen can't hold late lead in Detroit

The bullpen couldn’t hold a 6-3 lead in the seventh, and the Tigers took the lead an inning later. Updated 12:53 AM

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Twins' bullpen can't hold late lead in Detroit

The bullpen couldn’t hold a 6-3 lead in the seventh, and the Tigers took the lead an inning later.

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Updated 12:53 AM

Twins call up Walters from Rochester

Righthander P.J. Walters told the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle on Thursday that he is being promoted to the Twins and expects to start sometime this weekend.

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Updated 1:02 AM

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Gophers lose 4-2 to Indiana in Big Ten tournament

The Gophers lost, and need to win the Big Ten tournament in order to nab an NCAA berth. Full storyFull story Updated 12:56 AM

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Vikings' Allen confident going into a contract year

This much Jared Allen knows: He’s a Viking for at least one more season, and when fall comes, he’ll be ready. Full storyFull story Updated 12:52 AM

Adrian Peterson delivers ear-catching remark on gay marriage

With contract issues on hold, Jared Allen aiming to have big 2013

Brian Urlacher retires, assuring he won't be Vikings middle linebacker

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Red Wings top Blackhawks, take 3-1 series lead

Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination. Full storyFull story Updated 1:14 AM

Kreider keeps Rangers alive with OT goal

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

Wild season ticket prices go up

Avalanche hire Patrick Roy as coach

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James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team

LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection. Full storyFull story Updated 5:14 PM

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Souhan: Urlacher knew only one way: the Bears way

The star middle linebacker went out like Butkus and Singletary did. Full storyFull story Updated 12:59 AM

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WR Crabtree tears right Achilles tendon

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Lynx among many talented teams in WNBA this season

The hype surrounding the WNBA is at a peak this season — when the talent alone could makes the league attractive to fans. Full storyFull story Updated 1:29 AM

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Eden Prairie gains victory over archnemesis Blake in girls' lacrosse

Eden Prairie senior Emma Claire Fontenot scored five goals for the Eagles, losers of the past three state championship meetings with Blake. Full storyFull story Updated 8:52 PM

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Colonial member Palmer has 1st-round lead with 62

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Hamlin takes Coca-Cola 600 pole with record lap

Denny Hamlin isn't ready to say he's back, even after winning the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 with a record-setting qualifying lap Thursday night. Full storyFull story Updated 9:32 PM

Record-tying 4 women in the field for Indy 500

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Anderson: Ice is out, and fish are biting

Anglers during the long weekend should have ample opportunities to make up for the opener’s chilly conditions. Full storyFull story Updated 12:58 AM

Gov. Dayton sides with Lessard-Sams Council in Legacy dispute

Dayton signs Legacy bill; vetoes metro parks, invasive species $$

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Stubbs, Reynolds lead Indians to 12-3 win over Sox

Drew Stubbs and Mark Reynolds drove in three runs each and Cleveland had 16 hits in the Indians' 12-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in manager Terry Francona's return to Fenway Park on Thursday night. Full storyFull story Updated 12:38 AM

Angels hit 4 HRs, beat Royals 5-4

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Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball through 2016 Olympics

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on "the ultimate honor" of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach. Full storyFull story Updated 12:36 PM