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ESPN used its real plus-minus (RPM) model to project win-loss records for all 30 NBA teams. The Timberwolves are projected to win 50 games, good for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.

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The Ocho, for fans of hilarious sports comedy movies, was a fictional channel from the 2004 film "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story." In the spirit of that made-up channel from 13 years ago, ESPN is turning ESPNU — usually devoted to college sports — into ESPN8: The Ocho for one day only next Tuesday. It will be filled with offbeat programming such as championships in darts, roller derby, arm wrestling and — of course — trampoline dodge ball.

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"I wouldn't be so quick to write off another season. As a fan I am hoping Rashod Hill develops into a decent left tackle."

"bengraved" commenting on startribune.com.

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"MLS All-Star Game set a new record for viewership. Univision/UDN: 1.484M viewers. FS1: 420,000.

Up 32% from all-time high."

@richarddeitsch