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Lance Armstrong's 7 Tour victories again in jeopardy over alleged doping

Lance Armstrong's 7 Tour victories again in jeopardy over alleged doping

Although federal investigators in February closed a two-year investigation without bringing criminal charges, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has filed new doping charges that could strip the seven-time Tour de France winner of his victories in cycling's premier race.

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Grandma's Marathon loses a legend

Grandma's Marathon loses a legend

Alex Ratelle, who ran the famous footrace 21 years straight until 1997, died Sunday in Grand Marais, where he had retired with his wife, Patty. He was 87.

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Peter Smith remembers catching a pitcher known as Horsey

Peter Smith remembers catching a pitcher known as Horsey

The Twins may be having their ups and downs this season, but all over Minnesota, another kind of baseball season is under way. MPR essayist Peter Smith thinks back on that mid-adolescent "too old for Pony League, too young for town ball" season in which you may not make the play-offs, but you're sure to make memories. Like this one from MPR essayist Peter Smith...

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Photos: LA Kings claim 1st Stanley Cup

Photos: LA Kings claim 1st Stanley Cup

Jeff Carter and Trevor Lewis scored two goals apiece, MVP goalie Jonathan Quick finished his Conn Smythe Trophy-winning performance with 17 saves, and the Kings beat the New Jersey Devils 6-1 Monday night to win the Stanley Cup finals.

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Some Grandma's marathoners running with special purpose

In just a few days, thousands of runners will take off from a spot on Highway 61 outside Two Harbors, and run 26.2 miles along the North Shore and through Duluth, and finishing at the city's lift bridge. It's Grandma's marathon, and this year, there will be a group running the half and full marathon with special intent.

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Gophers breaking ground on new ballpark

The University of Minnesota has scheduled a Monday afternoon ceremony at Siebert Field, which has been slated for replacement on the same site at the north edge of campus.

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