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Favre's stats put him in MVP picture

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Joe Christensen, Baseball Insider

Twins have MVP catcher, but will they keep him?

Joe Mauer

The Twins know keeping Joe Mauer is a must. But will they stretch their payroll in coming years, so they can surround him with enough talent to win a World Series?

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Twins catcher Joe Mauer speaks about his American League Most Valuable Player award.

Extraordinary Joe: American League MVP

Joe Mauer

With his bat and his glove, Mauer wowed Twins fans this year. That effort made him the American League's Most Valuable Player.

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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

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Mark Prior career statistics

Blog: Around the NFL

Getting Longwell: An overlooked but important move

Ryan Longwell

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.

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Vikings-Cardinals game moved to Sunday night

Chicago at Vikings (3:15 p.m. Sunday, Ch. 9)

Favre's stats put him in MVP picture

Brett Favre

The veteran quarterback has won the award three times, but that almost seems like ancient history.

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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

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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