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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Gophers vs. No. 12 Butler (7:30 p.m. Thursday, ESPN2)

Gophers reaching higher at Thanksgiving tournament

Gophers to play in California

Gophers to play in California

Success against an elite field in Anaheim can help the Gophers boost their NCAA résumé early.

Patrick and Jim talk about Mauer, Favre, why Gophers coach Tim Brewster isn't canned yet and how they wish you, the fans, were a bit smarter.

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

Favre has surpassed Wilf's hopes

Zygi Wilf

Zygi Wilf

The Vikings owner is reveling in his team's 9-1 record -- and in an investment that is paying off on many levels.

Vikings owner takes stadium case on the road

Zygi Wilf

Zygi Wilf

Zygi Wilf owner called himself the guardian of the state's most popular sports franchise and didn't shy away from criticizing officials for not supporting a new stadium.

Rachel Blount, columnist

Wild ready to deal when the deal is right

Chuck Fletcher

Chuck Fletcher

GM Chuck Fletcher's approach to improving the Wild is a refreshing change.

Division III football: Coe at St. Thomas (noon Saturday)

Change launches Wartman, Tommies on a two-year roll

New coach Glenn Caruso wasted no time installing the junior at his original position, and St. Thomas has been a running force ever since.

Photo right: Ben Wartman

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Twins set training camp schedule

At spring training

At spring training

Pitchers and catchers report Feb. 21, the first exhibition game is March 4, Target Field exhibitions are set for April 2 and 3.

Denver at Wolves (7 p.m., FSN)

Losing is painful for Kahn, but he's not ready to panic

David Kahn

David Kahn

He said he won't rush any significant moves until big men Kevin Love and Al Jefferson are both back -- and at full strength.

Gophers 65, North Dakota State 37

Guards give U women an energy jolt

It was a mismatch.

It was a mismatch.

Defense picked up the slack on a cold shooting night, and that was enough to keep the Bison at a distance.

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