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June 17, 2010 9:53 AM

No problems with Favre's surgery; future uncertain

Brett Favre's doctor indicated Wednesday that his recent ankle surgery went well and the quarterback has a few more weeks of rehabilitation before he'll decide if he'll return for a 20th NFL season.

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June 17, 2010 12:00 AM

The World Cup: a Minnesota view

Vuvuzelas, balls that take funny bounces, and one epic goal-tending blunder have marked the first week of the 2010 World Cup. Midmorning looks at what's to come in the tournament, and at the state of soccer in Minnesota.

by Mark Wheat

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June 15, 2010 9:17 AM

Essayist Peter Smith watches soccer with mixed feelings

Essayist Peter Smith sees his attitude toward soccer shifting ... but only a little.

by Peter Smith

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June 14, 2010 10:21 AM

Twins ticket sales top 3 million

The Minnesota Twins said Monday advance ticket sales for the 2010 inaugural season at Target Field have topped three million.

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June 12, 2010 3:58 PM

Dempsey goal gives US 1-1 tie against England

Clint Dempsey scored on a blunder by goalkeeper Robert Green in the 40th minute, and the United States came from behind to tie England 1-1 in the Americans' World Cup opener Saturday.

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June 11, 2010 3:59 PM

It's official: Nebraska joins Big Ten

The Big Ten's board of presidents and chancellors unanimously welcomed Nebraska to the conference on Friday, just a few hours after the school formally disclosed its interest in moving out of the Big 12. The move takes effect July 1, 2011.

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June 11, 2010 10:04 AM

BBC live on World Cup soccer

Live coverage of the opening day of World Cup soccer on the BBC's "World Have Your Say." The World Cup is the globe's most popular sporting event.

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June 11, 2010 8:34 AM

Opening ceremony kicks off 2010 World Cup

The first World Cup ever held in Africa opened Friday in a dazzling burst of joy, color and noise - and just a tinge of sadness.

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June 11, 2010 3:00 AM

A soccer pioneer's life after leaving the pro game

The eyes of Minnesota soccer fans are on South Africa for the opening game of the 2010 World Cup later this morning. One of those fans is Buzz Lagos Many people know him as a founder and longtime coach of the Minnesota Thunder professional soccer team. Lagos now has a different, and some would say surprising, job.

by Euan Kerr

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June 10, 2010 11:53 AM

Nebraska decision on Big Ten could come Friday

Will the University of Nebraska soon join Minnesota and the rest of the Big Ten athletic conference? An answer could come by the end of the week.

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