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KNOW THIS
The old model for dealing with a scandal was to deny it and hope that it would go away. The new model is full transparency, with hopes that it will lead to forgiveness and/or leniency. Seems like Tom Brady didn't get the new playbook.
WATCH THIS
This year's Twins are 1-5 against the Tigers and 17-9 against everyone else. They get another crack at Detroit with a three-game road series that begins Tuesday night (6 p.m., FSN).
RANDOM FANDOM
"I hope Chuck Fletcher doesn't try to trade his way out of his numerous bad signings. It would spell disaster. Nice guy, but I think it's time to send him packing."
— mostlyright commenting on startribune.com.
Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com
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"I don't care that the Falcons were piping in crowd noise. I don't care that the Browns GM was texting someone. THIS IS ALL INSANE."
— Television producer Michael Schur.
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