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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Blog: Access Vikings

Wilf: Favre makes everyone better

In Austin, Minn., today, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said things have worked out even better than he expected when Brett Favre joined the team in mid-August.

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

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Blog: Around the Majors

What's Mauer thinking? Morneau offers clues

Mauer and Morneau

Mauer and Morneau

Joe Mauer wasn't biting hard Monday on questions about his future, but teammate and good friend Justin Morneau offered some thoughts.

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

Extraordinary Joe: American League MVP

Joe Mauer

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.

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

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

GameFaceMN.com

Metro Player of 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.

Boston at Wild (7 p.m. Wednesday, Ch. 45)

Wild trades Pouliot; Burns out indefinitely

Guillaume Latendresse

Guillaume Latendresse

Former first-round pick dealt to Montreal for winger Latendresse; defenseman has concussion.

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