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Sports

The nature of being a sports fan

The nature of being a sports fan

For some people, being a sports fan is not simply about looking for diversion or appreciating the athletic talents of the players. It's about identifying with a team and being part of a larger group. Midmorning looks at the nature of sports fandom, and why we care so much whether our teams win or lose.

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Director aims to change Iron Mike Tyson's image

Director aims to change Iron Mike Tyson's image

Film director James Toback says he wants to change the way the world sees Mike Tyson. The former world heavyweight boxing champion has been mired in controversy for what he did inside and outside the ring. He also spent years in jail for things he did outside the ropes. Now Toback has made a film that let's Tyson make his own case that he has been misunderstood.
by Euan Kerr

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Ski trek to North Pole is an American first

Ski trek to North Pole is an American first

An Ely man and his fellow arctic adventurer are back from an unprecedented North Pole expedition. Tyler Fish and John Huston made a 55-day trek across the Arctic Ocean without any external help; skiing, snowshoeing, and even swimming their way to the top of the Earth.
by William Wilcoxen

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Brett Favre in Vikings purple?

Brett Favre in Vikings purple?

Brett Favre is reportedly going to meet with Vikings coach Brad Childress at an undisclosed location later this week, to assess whether Favre wants to come out of retirement to play for Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson

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