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Monday, November 23, 2009

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Mauer named American League MVP

Joe Mauer

Joe Mauer

As expected, Joe Mauer was named the Most Valuable Player in the American League this afternoon. He received first-place votes from all but one voter.

Joe Christensen and La Velle E. Neal III talk about Monday's announcement that Joe Mauer is the American League's MVP.

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Blog: On the Wolves

Wolves vs. L.A. Clippers

All-metro football player of the year: Wayzata's A.J. Tarpley

Wayzata

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.

Blog: Russo's Rants

Burns diagnosed with concussion

Brent Burns

Brent Burns

The Wild thinks it happened in the Phoenix game last week when Brent Burns collided with a teammate at the blue line. He is the third Wild player currently sidelined by a concussion.

Vikings 35, Seattle 9

Childress challenge gets perfect response

Sidney Rice scores

Sidney Rice scores

As Brad Childress addressed his team during their Saturday night meeting, the Vikings coach asked for a show of hands for one simple question: "Who feels like we have played our best game so far?"

Jim Souhan, columnist

Purple-clad Favre oozes confidence above craziness

Of all of the things you could call Brett Favre -- Hall of Famer, record-breaker, southern-fried filibusterer, procrastinator, charmer, indecisive blue-jean salesman -- no one could have called him a mystery when he finally took that delayed flight to Minnesota.

Photo right: Brett Favre

Kansas still No. 1 in AP poll; Minnesota is 22nd

Syracuse was so impressive in the 2K Sports Classic that it made one of the best entrances ever into The Associated Press' college basketball poll.

High School Live Chat with Michael Rand, noon Tuesday

Join high school sports editor Michael Rand at noon today to talk about this weekend's Prep Bowl -- and anything else from the world of high school sports.

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Michael Russo hosts a free-spirited discussion that revolves around the Minnesota Wild and hockey in general.

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Read a selection of stories and columns that summarize the saga of Brett Favre and the Vikings.
The Twins are leaving the Metrodome after 27 years of indoor baseball. Click here for a look at the memories and reports on the final days of baseball at the Dome.

TAKE A TOUR OF THE NEW TCF STADIUM

Check out our interactive graphic that allows you to tour the U of M's new football stadium, which opens September 12.
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