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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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