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August 28, 2018 at 1:08AM
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham smiles on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) ORG XMIT: DTF1
Beckham (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Perhaps in acquiring Brett Jones from the Giants, the Vikings benefited from New York needed to clear room to sign Odell Beckham Jr. He agreed to a five-year deal worth a reported $95 million Monday, making him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL.

WATCH THIS

If you thought a few months ago that this Twins at Cleveland series was going to help determine the AL Central winner, you were incorrect. But baseball is baseball. Twins at Cleveland, 6 p.m., FSN.

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"It takes time to build the type of organization that Derek Falvey and Thad Levine are aiming for. But they're going to have to have thick skin because the team has lost over 90 games in five of the last 7 years, the final record this year won't be much better, and the fans are fed up."

"nshore" commenting on startribune.com.

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"One of the best to ever do it. Thank you @manuginobili for pushing the game forward and for showing players all around the world what i true champion looks like. #HOF"

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The Minnesota Twins and chief baseball officer Derek Falvey announced the contract extension of the team's skipper Paul Molitor inside the Target Field clubhouse on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. ] Shari L. Gross ï shari.gross@startribune.com Twins manager Paul Molitor and CBO Derek Falvey talk about the skipper's new deal. Twins manager Paul Molitor talks about his new contract, the future of the team. News conference is in the Twins clubhouse. ORG XMIT: MIN1710101303192178
Falvey (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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