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August 12, 2015 8:43 AM

Goetz keeps U athletics focused on future amid Teague scandal

Beth Goetz became the University of Minnesota's interim athletic director Friday after Norwood Teague resigned amid sexual harassment allegations. Goetz tells MPR News she's confident the scandal won't hurt player recruitment or fundraising.

by MPR News Staff

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August 11, 2015 8:04 AM

Top soccer officials visit St. Paul today to talk stadium

Minneapolis and St. Paul are both being considered as possible homes for an MLS team.

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August 7, 2015 8:56 AM

Dr. Dre's new music out on Apple's services

The album is called "Compton: A Soundtrack." It's timed to come out at the same time as the new N.W.A. biopic, "Straight Outta Compton."

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August 7, 2015 8:43 AM

Sinker: Twins' flaws exposed in recent games

The team has lost five games in a row and now have won as many as they have lost this year.

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July 31, 2015 9:00 AM

Decision point today for the Minnesota Twins

Major League Baseball's big non-waiver trading deadline hits at 3 p.m. this afternoon.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 24, 2015 12:00 AM

Vikings head to training camp in Mankato

Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, joined MPR's Cathy Wurzer to talk about the week ahead in sports

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 17, 2015 8:42 AM

Sinker: Surprising Twins have high hopes for second half of season

The team has 49 wins and 40 losses at this point in the season, a big improvement over the last few years. Plus: The Lynx and American Pharoah.

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July 10, 2015 8:46 AM

Wolves and Wild prospects show off while Twins take on Detroit

MPR News' Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Twins, the Timberwolves, and the Wild.

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July 2, 2015 8:42 AM

Top Twins prospect Miguel Sano makes debut tonight

The Twins are calling up Sano in time for their four-game series against first-place Kansas City Royals.

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June 26, 2015 8:51 AM

Meet the Timberwolves' newest players

The Star Tribune's digital sports editor spoke with Cathy Wurzer about the addition of Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones to the Wolves' roster.

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