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Timberwolves welcome new players

Timberwolves welcome new players

The Minnesota Timberwolves have introduced the five Boston Celtics players acquired in the Kevin Garnett trade.They face the task of trying to replace one of the biggest sports stars in Minnesota history.
by Brandt Williams

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The Rake's Brit Robson on the Garnett trade

The Rake's Brit Robson on the Garnett trade

When the Minnesota Timberwolves open their season this fall, they will be without the best player in franchise history. Kevin Garnett was traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for five Boston players and two first-round draft picks. The Rake's Brit Robson gives his take on the trade.

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Garnett hopes to win in Boston

Garnett hopes to win in Boston

An icon of basketball in Minnesota is heading to Boston. Kevin Garnett was traded on Tuesday in the largest trade for a single player in NBA history.
by Lorna Benson

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Vikings hold first training camp practice

The Minnesota Vikings took the field Friday for their first training camp practice of the season, but their top two draft picks are missing. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with Sean Jensen, who covers the Vikings for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

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USA Cup kicks it up a notch with the Web

USA Cup kicks it up a notch with the Web

Twenty-one countries are represented in the USA Cup youth soccer tournament in Blaine. Players may be far from home, but this year, the USA Cup is connecting participants and their fans in new ways.
by Roseanne Pereira

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Justin Morneau featured in book aimed at youth

Justin Morneau featured in book aimed at youth

Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau is featured in a new book, "Before the Glory: 20 Baseball Heroes Talk About Growing Up and Turning Hard Times into Home Runs." The book highlights players talking about their childhood and some of the challenges they faced growing up.
by Jim Bickal

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Aspen offers a Tour de Lance

Aspen offers a Tour de Lance

Seven-time Tour de France Champion Lance Armstrong spoke at the Aspen Ideas Festival about his successful career as a cyclist, how to discourage doping, his battle with cancer, and the secret ingredients to a good sports drink (hint: Armstrong says they're all the same!)

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America's new national pastime

America's new national pastime

Stock car racing has come a long way from early moonshine runner legends like Junior Johnson to the clean-cut likes of Jeff Gordon, and in the process has become a multi-billion dollar industry. Midmorning examines why America is so crazy about NASCAR.

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