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Tuesday's Page 2 tipsheet

July 28, 2015 at 1:39AM
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NFL shield (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

TIPSHEET

KNOW THIS

The NFL is implementing what looks to be roughly an 87-step process to ensure balls are inflated properly and not tampered with in NFL games. Since the league has no other problems, it can focus a lot of energy here.

WATCH THIS

The Pirates are now where the Twins might hope to be in a year or two: firmly entrenched as a contender after years of struggle. Check out two teams in different stages of development in the series opener at Target Field (7 p.m., FSN).

RANDOM FANDOM

"Bridgewater had a fine rookie season but has a LONG way to go to prove himself. He has potential, but he hasn't come near earning a spot in the top 10 or even top 15. Let's just take it easy and see how this plays out."

mplsfrozen80 commenting on startribune.com.

Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com

TWEETED

"The Celtics have 17 players with guaranteed contracts and can only play 5 of them at a time."

@BillSimmons

Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater
Bridgewater (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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