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Sports

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson named Pro Bowl MVP

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson named Pro Bowl MVP

Adrian Peterson of the Vikings and Terrell Owens of Dallas each accounted for two touchdowns as the NFC outscored the AFC 42-30 at the Pro Bowl in Honolulu.

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NY Giants stun Patriots to Super Bowl victory

NY Giants stun Patriots to Super Bowl victory

The Giants had the perfect answer for the suddenly imperfect Patriots -- a big, bad defense and an improbable comeback led by their own Mr. Cool quarterback, Eli Manning.

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Is Santana trade a good deal for the Twins?

Is Santana trade a good deal for the Twins?

In the next few days, the Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets are expected to finalize a deal that will send two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana from Minnesota to New York. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with LaVelle Neal, who covers the Twins for the Star Tribune.
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Twins talk trade

Twins talk trade

MPR sports analyst Howard Sinker of the Star Tribune discusses the Twins possible trade of their biggest star, 2-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Johan Santana.

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With few familiar faces, figure skating looks for buzz

With few familiar faces, figure skating looks for buzz

TV ratings for figure skating have been in a free fall over the past few years, as the sport looks for new faces to capture the public's imagination. But sports writer Christine Brennan says the lack of a superstar is just one of the sport's problems.

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Minnesotan to be inducted into Figure Skating Hall of Fame

Minnesotan to be inducted into Figure Skating Hall of Fame

A Minnesotan will be inducted Friday night into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Janet Carpenter, who competed as Janet Gerhauser, skated at the 1952 Olympics in Olso. She is the only woman in U.S. figure skating history to have been an Olympic competitor, team leader, and judge.

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Timberwolves to take on Kevin Garnett

Timberwolves to take on Kevin Garnett

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be in Boston Friday night to play the Celtics. It's the first time the team will take on its former star, Kevin Garnett. Morning Edition substitute host Perry Finelli talked with Brit Robson, who covers the Wolves for The Rake.

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