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Sports

Barbaro euthanized; owner calls it 'the right decision'

Barbaro euthanized; owner calls it 'the right decision'

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized Monday after complications from his gruesome breakdown at last year's Preakness, ending an eight-month ordeal that prompted an outpouring of support across the country.

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Steelers hire Vikings' Mike Tomlin as head coach

Steelers hire Vikings' Mike Tomlin as head coach

Mike Tomlin, the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings, was hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers - the first black head coach in the team's 74-year history.

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Vikings official explains plans for Metrodome site

The Minnesota Vikings say they plan to ask the Legislature to approve a plan to build a new football stadium with a retractable roof on the site of the Metrodome. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Lester Bagley, the team's Vice President of Public Affairs and Stadium Development.

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Vikings say they want new stadium at Metrodome site

Vikings say they want new stadium at Metrodome site

The Minnesota Vikings say they plan to ask the Legislature to approve a plan to build a new football stadium with a retractable roof on the site of the Metrodome.

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Tim Brewster meets Minnesota

Tim Brewster meets Minnesota

Minnesota's new football coach says his immediate goal is to win the Big Ten. In his first appearance, he touted his reputation as a great recruiter
by Art Hughes

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House GOP leader rips buyouts for U of M coaches

House GOP leader rips buyouts for U of M coaches

House Republicans are upset that the University of Minnesota will spend $4 million to $5 million to buy out ousted coaches Glen Mason and Dan Monson.

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Search for new Gophers football coach begins

Search for new Gophers football coach begins

The University of Minnesota is in the market for a football coach, and some boosters say the U should hire someone who will bring home a national championship. The U fired coach Glen Mason Sunday just two days after the Gophers squandered a 31-point lead and lost the Insight Bowl to Texas Tech.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Big sports stories of 2006

A look back at big sports stories of 2006, most recently the firing of University of Minnesota football coach Glen Mason.

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