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KNOW THIS
I know what Mike Zimmer meant but still chuckled at his quote Thursday about the team's preparations all being geared toward "16 Sundays." The Vikings only play 11 games on Sunday this year — while having two on Monday, two on Thursday and one on Saturday.
WATCH THIS
The Cubs are hosting a World Series game for the first time in 71 years. Even if you aren't a huge baseball fan, tuning in for the scene at and around Wrigley Field should be worth it. Game 3, Cleveland at Chicago, 7 p.m., Ch. 9.
RANDOM FANDOM
"As memory fades, the nuances of [Game 6 of the 1991 World Series], at least for me, have been forgotten. Carl Willis came through big time and helped pave the way for perhaps the greatest sports moments in Twins history.
"nacire" commenting on startribune.com.
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"Looks like the #twolves are much improved. When did our first moral victory come last season?"
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