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Michigan running back Hassan Haskins celebrated a second-quarter touchdown against the Gophers.

Gophers shut down in 49-24 season-opening loss to Michigan

In retaining the Little Brown Jug, Michigan rushed for 256 yards (8.6 per carry), taking advantage of a Gophers defense that was replacing seven starters, including four NFL draft picks.

Gophers

Scoggins: For starters, Gophers' defense, special teams weren't remotely capable

October 25

An overmatched defense and absurd special teams — caused by COVID-19 absences and injuries — turned a highly anticipated opener into a one-sided contest. Michigan's offense basically did whatever it wanted all game.

Don't Miss

Sid Hartman was networking before anybody coined the term

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He was a dynamo of networking several decades before anyone used the term to describe buddying up to people who might assist in a chosen field, Patrick Reusse says.

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is coveted by many teams, but only one will lose enough to get him. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Vikings

Tank for Trevor? Vikings primed to join crowded race for No. 1 pick

October 25

Will the Vikings careen down the slippery slope of NFL ineptitude to have a shot at taking Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 overall draft pick? How bad would they need to be?

Sid and the champs: The 1950 NBA champion Minneapolis Lakers featured Sid Hartman, far left; star players Jim Pollard and George Mikan, both holding t

Sid Hartman 1920-2020

As Lakers general manager, Sid Hartman owned a championship touch

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It was Sid Hartman who brokered the deal to buy the Detroit Gems and move the franchise to Minnesota, a Lakers team that won six league championships in seven years starting in 1947-48 — the first in the NBL, the final five in the NBA.

Minnesota United's Aaron Schoenfeld, shown earlier this season in training, scored the game-winner Saturday night in Cincinnati.

Loons

Goal in stoppage time sends Loons over FC Cincinnati

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The Loons avoided a draw for the fifth time in their past eight games by being both resilient and lucky, winning on second-half substitute Aaron Schoenfeld's pinball goal as the final seconds ticked away.

World Series

Stumbling stunner! Rays shock Dodgers in 9th, tie Series 2-2

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Brett Phillips squatted on the field crying, Randy Arozarena sprawled in the dirt pounding his hands on home plate.

High Schools

Monday Night Lights: Rosemount-Woodbury set for unique prep football date

October 24

The Irish will welcome Woodbury to town for a 6 p.m. tilt that allows each team the chance to make up for games lost to COVID-19.

Sid Hartman 1920-2020

Sid's personality was so grand the newspaper couldn't hold it; radio and TV came next

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Through the years the must-listen, three-hour "Sports Huddle with Sid and Dave" dominated its time slot with guests that included sports' biggest names and redefined how station managers program sleepy Sunday mornings.

Twins

Preposterous Game 4 finish makes a winner of ex-Twin John Curtiss

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Gophers

Souhan: One loss doesn't mean Gophers can't dominate this market

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Outdoors

Anderson: Wolf researcher's new book explores predators, prey on Isle Royale

October 24

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Opening week high school football highlights

10:00 Watch the big plays from the opening week of Minnesota high school football, including big wins for Lakeville South and Hutchinson. Look for a schedule of upcoming games in the Star Tribune Sports section and at startribune.com/sports. Highlights provided by Prep Spotlight TV, which also provides live web coverage of selected games.