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Damian Lillard sounds kinda sort of happy to still be in Portland. "I'm not unhappy," Lillard told the Oregonian on Sunday. "I love where I live. I love the organization. I love our coaching staff. I love where I am." If he ever tried to force a trade to, say, Minnesota … that would be cool.
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The World Cup is not kidding around this week. The semifinals are here, and the first one is Tuesday when France and Belgium meet (1 p.m., Ch. 9).
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"It's as easy to conclude that last winter many general managers came to their senses — particularly with pitchers — as it is to scream collusion. Granted, MLB owners have been 'cautious' with their money since about 1869, and just as often bad at judging talent."
"BallFour" commenting on startribune.com.
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"Classic Minnesota Town Ball story from @1500ESPN_Reusse. Maybe we ought to host an Irish-Yankees matchup at Target Field as part of next year's Town Ball Classic?" — Twins President Dave St. Peter with a great idea about Milroy's two town ball teams.
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