Ronaldo in Minnesota? Slim chance, but …

January 16, 2015 at 5:21AM
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Ronaldo, the Brazilian star who is one of soccer's all-time greats, announced at a news conference Wednesday that he has become a part owner of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League.

More interestingly, Ronaldo, 38 years old and out of soccer for four years, says he will train with the intent of playing for the team.

Now, Ronaldo isn't exactly legendary for his fitness. But if he gets serious, circle June 13 on your calendar. That's when Fort Lauderdale is slated to play Minnesota United at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

intrigue Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN has the Vikings taking WR Devante Parker — from Louisville, like Teddy Bridgewater — with the No. 11 overall pick.

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Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jean Segura fields a ground ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' Devin Mesoraco in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, in Cincinnati. Segura threw Mesoraco out at first. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jean Segura fields a ground ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' Devin Mesoraco in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, in Cincinnati. Segura threw Mesoraco out at first. (AP Photo/Al Behrman) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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