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In sports this week, the news doesn't end with Kirk Cousins

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It's been a busy week in Minnesota sports.

The Vikings announced Thursday that they've signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to the largest fully-guaranteed contract in NFL history.

In basketball, the University of Minnesota women's team plays the University of Wisconsin—Green Bay today in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

And the Minnesota United soccer team plays its home opener on Saturday, but there are some notable names on the injury list.

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Howard Sinker for the latest news. Sinker is a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune.