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Gophers
Penn State's three-week test has conference, playoff implications
Up next for the unbeaten Nittany Lions: Michigan, Ohio State and Michigan State, a stretch that will go a long way to defining their season.
Gophers
As Big Ten basketball season nears, cheating remains a hot topic
Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo of Michigan State despises the scandals that have dirtied college basketball and high school recruiting. But he doesn't rat out other coaches.
Vikings
Hartman: Vikings haven't let injuries stop them
The biggest difference for the Vikings from last season is this team has shown great resilience in bouncing back from injuries.
Vikings
Bridgewater's back, but knows he has 'work to do' before playing
In his first full practice, Teddy Bridgewater was allotted roughly one-fifth of the team's work on offense in order to ease his surgically repaired knee into action.
Gophers
Pitino: Several key Gophers not yet cleared for full contact
The Gophers are nearly a month into preparation for the 2017-18 season, but they still have several players not cleared for contact.
Local
Steven Hoag, Minnesota distance running legend, dies at 70
His best-known triumph was finishing second in the 1975 Boston Marathon behind Bill Rodgers, with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, 54 seconds.
Wolves
Jazz Age begins: Rubio now a Target Center visitor
On Friday night, Rubio brings the Jazz to a freshly remodeled Target Center he might not quite recognize in a reunion with a Wolves team playing its home opener.
Sports
Area college football update: Big MIAC matchup
The Gusties, who opened the season 3-1, bring a two-game losing streak into the game. The Johnnies, ranked No. 7 in the AFCA Division III poll, are on a three -game winning streak.
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Top-ranked Eden Prairie football misses out on first-round bye
Coach Mike Grant of 8-0 Eden Prairie said his team deserved the lone football bye in 6A.
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