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After more than a year away from competition, Gophers volleyball ready for season

Minnesota starts a Big Ten-only schedule Saturday against Michigan State at Maturi Pavilion

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Minnesotan Diggins becomes first American to win Tour de Ski

The Afton native, who was a breakout star of the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, is the first non-Norwegian to win the event since 2013-14.

Jan 10, 2021

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Authentic wins Breeders' Cup Classic

Authentic prevailed against a strong Classic field that included this year's Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law

Nov 7, 2020

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Swiss Skydiver upsets Authentic to win Preakness Stakes

Filly wins the 145th running of the Preakness by a neck.

Oct 3, 2020

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Three months after shutdown, Minnesota pro sports back on horizon

Just over three months since the sports world shut down, plans to bring professional team sports back are starting to crystallize. In a little less than a month, Major League Soccer will be the first to return since Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert鈥檚 positive test for COVID-19 on March 11 essentially put a stop to sports.

Jun 12, 2020

By Betsy Helfand / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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UFC star McGregor says he's retiring

UFC star Conor McGregor said on social media late Saturday night, June 6, that he is retiring from fighting, a little over a month before his 31st birthday.

Jun 7, 2020

By Field Level Media

Sports

Ironman athlete was young and healthy, until COVID-19 almost killed him

MOORHEAD, Minn. 鈥� In mid-February, after a two-day physical examination, doctors gave Ben O鈥橠onnell the thumbs-up to start training for his second Ironman triathlon, an intense show of physical fitness involving a 2.5-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and marathon run.

Jun 7, 2020

By Tracy Briggs

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How WCCO sports director Mike Max became a go-to source for Minnesota protest coverage

Mike Max looked on as what appeared to be smoke came his way, unfamiliar with what he was about to endure.

Jun 6, 2020

By Jace Frederick / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Minnesota athletes and coaches combine to help the community, and perhaps spark change

MINNEAPOLIS -- Kyle Rudolph was looking for something, anything, to do to help the community that has embraced him during his nine-year career with the Minnesota Vikings.

Jun 5, 2020

By Jace Frederick / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Sports included in next phase of Minnesota's reopening

ST. PAUL -- As part of the state鈥檚 next phase in its coronavirus response, which begins June 10, gyms and fitness centers as well as pools and aquatic centers will be reopening soon with some restrictions, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state officials announced at a Friday, June 5, press conference.

Jun 5, 2020

By Betsy Helfand / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Food and supplies distribution event Friday to feature Kyle Rudolph, Josh Okogie, Ryan Saunders and P.J. Fleck

Friday鈥檚 event in the Cub Foods parking lot in South Minneapolis won鈥檛 simply be a food and supply donation distribution.

Jun 4, 2020

By Jace Frederick / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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MSHSL weighing options as coronavirus-related cancellations eat into budget

The league is now taking preliminary looks at cost-cutting measures in preparation for what could be a monetary nightmare.

Jun 1, 2020

By Jace Frederick / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Twin Cities athletes, coaches, teams weigh in on George Floyd鈥檚 death, aftermath

Community leaders, activists and friends of George Floyd gathered Friday afternoon, May 29, at Minneapolis City Hall to pay tribute and demand justice after Floyd died in police custody earlier this week in Minneapolis.

May 29, 2020

By Betsy Helfand / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Boston Marathon canceled because of COVID-19

The Boston Marathon, originally scheduled to be held in April and then postponed until September because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has now been canceled for the first time in its history, organizers said on Thursday, May 28.

May 28, 2020

By Frank Pingue / Reuters

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Youth, amateur sports in Minnesota hoping to get green light for summer seasons

ST. PAUL -- Twin Cities baseball coaches are hoping to make up for two lost seasons this summer; they鈥檙e just waiting for Gov. Tim Walz to give them, and other Minnesota youth and amateur sports, the green light.

May 19, 2020

By John Shipley / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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