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How the Twins can win the World Series

They probably can’t…OK, next topic. The Minnesota Twins have won with less, so there is hope, Minnesota. A lot of things need to go right, but it’s possible if: M&M don’t melt Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer need time machines. … Continue reading

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You’re welcome, area teams

It would seem as though the city slicker from Chicago with the radical ideas, smart mouth, odd accent, perplexing attitude about driving over 20 miles per hour and the workings of a four-way stop and strange (correct) sporting opinions has … Continue reading

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Has to be said: March Madness is no excuse for adults to act crazy

It never fails. There’s always one. A voice that rises above the others like a bird ruining a night’s perfectly sweet slumber. Show me a field, arena or court featuring prep sports and I will show you a “fan” who … Continue reading

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Timberwolves impress in Sioux Falls exhibition

This isn’t last year’s Minnesota Timberwolves. That’s obvious looking at the roster full of new faces. But this year’s version of the Wolves doesn’t play like last year’s team, either. That was apparent in Sunday night’s 114-109 preseason victory against … Continue reading

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Panthers — both of them — best top-ranked team

Not many people picked the Panthers. The ones from Ellsworth or from Northern Iowa. But both teams, rich in basketball tradition, upset the No. 1 team in the span of three days to advance in their respective tournaments. “I think … Continue reading

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Saturday provides busy sports day

Three towns. Three games. One day. It was a busy day in the life of the Daily Globe sports editor Saturday. There are many perks to working sports for the Globe, and one of the biggest ones is being able … Continue reading

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Friendly competition: Meinders, Bucholz combine to score 68 points

Everything was going right for Travis Meinders. In the second day of the Daily Globe-Trojan Holiday Classic, Worthington’s senior guard was scoring in nearly every way possible. “I didn’t even know how many I had throughout the whole game,” Meinders … Continue reading

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Shooting for a cause….

In some free time Wednesday afternoon, I was able to do something I seldom have time to do — watch TV. I used to be a frequent viewer of ESPN’s "Around the Horn" or "PTI," but it seems with a … Continue reading

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