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Sports

The Clueless Soccer Dad's Guide to the Beautiful Game

Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Roberts spends a good amount of time cheering on his sons at their youth soccer games. But, quite often, he has no clue what's happening on the field. In honor of the World Cup -- and, perhaps, to gain some respect from his children -- Roberts decided to learn a little about the world's most popular sport. He recruited Minnesota Public Radio News reporter Euan Kerr and Current host Mark Wheat to give him a crash course on "the beautiful game."
by Chris Roberts

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Canterbury Park racetrack turns 25

Canterbury Park racetrack turns 25

This weekend Canterbury Park celebrates its 25th anniversary. Cathy Wurzer discusses the history of horse racing in Minnesota with author and race-handicapper Steve Davidowitz.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Iowa's US senators question Big Ten expansion

Iowa's two U.S. senators are asking Big Ten Conference officials to disclose their expansion plans and release financial information about the league's cable television network.

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Minnesota fans root USA's success at the World Cup

Minnesota fans root USA's success at the World Cup

To get a sense now of how soccer fans in Minnesota are following the World Cup, All Things Considered host Tom Crann ventured out into Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis, a hotbed for soccer interest.
by Tom Crann

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Donovan's goal puts U.S. in 2nd round of World Cup

Donovan's goal puts U.S. in 2nd round of World Cup

Landon Donovan scored in the first minute of stoppage time off a rebound, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Algeria.

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Kenyan runner wins Grandma's Marathon in Duluth

A runner from Ethiopia has won the women's title of the Grandma's Marathon in Duluth this morning. Buzenush Deba, 22, finished with an unofficial time of 2 hours, 31 minutes, 35 seconds - a personal best.

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World Cup: US rallies to tie Slovenia 2-2

The United States rallied from a two-goal halftime deficit on goals by Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley to tie Slovenia 2-2 in their Group C match Friday.

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Bigger 10 could help narrow U of M's athletics budget gap

Bigger 10 could help narrow U of M's athletics budget gap

The recent expansion of the Big 10 could help the University of Minnesota athletics department weather reductions in its budget, but it's not likely to be enough to make up for the budget cuts the department faces in coming years.
by Tim Post

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US can't afford to slip vs Slovenia

US can't afford to slip vs Slovenia

Buoyed by a draw with the English, the Americans face Slovenia on Friday, but the scenario is not so bright for the United States.

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