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Sports

Yankees owner George Steinbrenner dies at 80

Yankees owner George Steinbrenner dies at 80

George Steinbrenner, who rebuilt the New York Yankees into a sports empire with a mix of bluster and big bucks that polarized fans all across America, died Tuesday. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday July 4.

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Twins break losing streak with 6-3 win over Tigers

Michael Cuddyer drove in a pair of runs and Carl Pavano pitched well into the eighth inning, helping the slumping Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3.

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Spain wins World Cup 1-0 over Netherlands

Spain wins World Cup 1-0 over Netherlands

It took extra time to do it, but Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time to win the 2010 World Cup soccer final in South Africa.

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New York Mills: Sheep are par for the course

New York Mills: Sheep are par for the course

Retired veterinarian Howard Legried built his very own field of dreams. But his masterpiece is not a ball diamond. Instead, he carved a nine-hole golf course on his sheep farm.
by Marc Sanchez

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Film director Ken Loach goes 'Looking for Eric'

Film director Ken Loach goes 'Looking for Eric'

Combining unlikely ingredients can make for great food -- and great movies. British director Ken Loach creates gritty depictions of working class life. His latest film "Looking for Eric," which opens in the Twin Cities this weekend, includes an unlikely collaborator -- a French soccer superstar.
by Euan Kerr

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Mauer top vote-getter for All-Star game

Mauer top vote-getter for All-Star game

AL MVP catcher Joe Mauer was announced Sunday by Major League baseball as the fans' top choice for the July 13th All-Star game in Anaheim, Calif. Albert Pujols earned the most votes in the National League.

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Ghana eliminates U.S. for 2nd straight World Cup

Ghana eliminates U.S. for 2nd straight World Cup

The United States was eliminated from the World Cup by Ghana for the second straight time as Asamoah Gyan scored 3 minutes into overtime, leading the Black Stars to a 2-1 second-round victory Saturday night.

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The Clueless Soccer Dad's Guide to the Beautiful Game

Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Roberts spends a good amount of time cheering on his sons at their youth soccer games. But, quite often, he has no clue what's happening on the field. In honor of the World Cup -- and, perhaps, to gain some respect from his children -- Roberts decided to learn a little about the world's most popular sport. He recruited Minnesota Public Radio News reporter Euan Kerr and Current host Mark Wheat to give him a crash course on "the beautiful game."
by Chris Roberts

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Canterbury Park racetrack turns 25

Canterbury Park racetrack turns 25

This weekend Canterbury Park celebrates its 25th anniversary. Cathy Wurzer discusses the history of horse racing in Minnesota with author and race-handicapper Steve Davidowitz.
by Cathy Wurzer

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