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Olympics and Paralympics

How did Minnesota athletes fare on Day 12 of the Olympics?

How did Minnesota athletes fare on Day 12 of the Olympics?

Four days remain at the Summer Olympic Games. Teams with Minnesota ties in basketball, volleyball and baseball have moved a step closer to a medal opportunity. Here’s a roundup of how Minnesota athletes did in their recent competitions, and who you can watch next.
by Matt Mikus

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The U.S. women's soccer team beats Australia to win bronze at Tokyo Olympics

The U.S. women's soccer team beats Australia to win bronze at Tokyo Olympics

Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd each scored a pair of goals and the United States won the bronze medal in women's soccer at the Tokyo Olympics with a 4-3 victory over Australia on Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesotans set to spike, climb, wrestle, run as Olympics hit home stretch

Minnesotans set to spike, climb, wrestle, run as Olympics hit home stretch

Athletes with Minnesota ties remain in the running for medals in baseball, women’s basketball and volleyball. Minnesotans compete today in wrestling, climbing and track and field. Here’s a breakdown of events to watch and what’s happened so far.
by Matt Mikus

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No team gold, but U.S. women show depth during Tokyo stay

No team gold, but U.S. women show depth during Tokyo stay

The Americans won six medals in all, including an Olympic all-around title for St. Paul’s Sunisa Lee. The success comes at a time when USA Gymnastics is attempting to shift toward a more athlete-centric culture. Some gymnasts have praised the organization's progress in recent years but add more work needs to be done.
by The Associated Press

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Hoops, kills, boulders and baseball: Olympians with MN ties set to compete

Hoops, kills, boulders and baseball: Olympians with MN ties set to compete

With the final week of the Olympic Games underway, the focus shifts from gymnastics and swimming events to track and field and team sports. Here’s the latest roundup of who to watch and what happened in Tokyo.
by Matt Mikus

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Simone Biles makes a triumphant return and takes bronze on balance beam

Simone Biles makes a triumphant return and takes bronze on balance beam

"I wasn't expecting to walk away with a medal, I was just going out there to do this for me and whatever happens, happens," Simone Biles said after the competition, adding that it "just meant the world to be back out there."
by Merrit Kennedy and Leila Fadel

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Japan rallies against bullpen to beat U.S. 7-6 in 10 innings

Japan rallies against bullpen to beat U.S. 7-6 in 10 innings

Yuki Yanagita tied it with an RBI grounder off Scott McGough in the ninth inning, Takuya Kai hit a winning single against Edwin Jackson in the 10th and Japan beat the United States 7-6 Monday night to reach the Olympic semifinals.
by The Associated Press

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Watch Olympians with Minnesota ties: Here's the early-week lineup

Watch Olympians with Minnesota ties: Here's the early-week lineup

Minnesota athletes continue to compete against the tough global competition in the Olympic games, and three Minnesota athletes claimed medals over the weekend. We’ve got a summary of athletes to watch and what happened over the weekend.
by Matt Mikus

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