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Compiled by Ken Chia
KNOW THIS
The 2017 women's hockey world championship begins Friday in Plymouth, Mich., and it's still unclear if the Americans will be able to put a team on the ice because of a dispute between USA Hockey and players over pay.
WATCH THIS
The Oregon men won a de facto road game to make the Final Four; can the Oregon women do the same? The 10th-seeded Ducks have to topple the juggernaut that is UConn in their regional final in Bridgeport, Conn. (6 p.m., ESPN).
RANDOM FANDOM
"Dozier is becoming a true team leader. The part about him feeling like he didn't even get a shot at shortstop is great. Fine. You want me to play second? I will thrive there. I will become a great hitter. I will lead this team."
"downsideup" on Brian Dozier at startribune.com
TWEETED
"Wow! What an amazing weekend! Thank you to all the fans that made the trip to Fargo, heck of a turn out! We will see you in Chicago!#dogs"
— Minnesota Duluth defenseman Brenden Kotyk, after the Bulldogs clinched a spot in the Frozen Four.
@BrendenKotyk74
Canadian Taylor Pendrith leads the 3M Open in pursuit of his 2nd victory of the year
Reliever Ryne Stanek acquired by Mets from Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas
Singing, ceremonies and straw hats: Olympics opening ceremony in Tahiti centers Polynesian culture
Latest tests show Seine water quality was substandard when Paris mayor took a dip
![Vikings guard Dalton Risner, right, runs through drills with Doug Nester (72) during practice at TCO Performance Center in Eagan on Friday.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/RYZVIHV57NFAXCWPKOIV2PAWY4.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)