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U of M extends Fleck contract through 2024

Fleck is getting a one year extension after leading the Gophers to a 6-6 record with wins against Wisconsin, Purdue, Indiana, Fresno State, Miami (Ohio) and New Mexico State.

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Kings hit 19 3-pointers in 141-130 win against Minnesota

The Timberwolves remained winless in 10 road games against Western Conference opponents.

SPORTS
Vikings QB Cousins takes OC DeFilippo firing ‘personally'

Cousins, in the first season of his fully guaranteed, three-year, $84 million contract, joined DeFilippo over the past month on the firing line.

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Thomas Morstead gives Saints fans a Christmas miracle they'll never forget with small gesture

Eyewitness News first shared the video of a young Who Dat getting a glove from Saint's punter Thomas Morstead Monday, and the girl's reaction has been melting hearts since. We've now found the girl, and her story may just renew your belief in Christmas magic.

LIFE
Dumba scores twice, Wild rout Canadiens 7-1

The Wild scored four times in the second period to defend their home ice and recover from a lousy swing through Western Canada.

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Zimmer's daughter says he's lost 16 pounds due to stress

The message was aimed at so-called fans who have been "heartless" against the Vikings coach.

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Vikings fire OC John DeFilippo

The Minnesota Vikings have fired offensive coordinator John DeFilippo, whose first season on the job ended after just 13 games amid a sharp decline in production by the offense over the past six weeks.

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Washington helps Minnesota pass by pesky North Florida 80-71

Sophomore Isaiah Washington scored 14 points and dished out 13 assists to help the Gophers outlast North Florida Tuesday.

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Joe Mauer back with the Twins Tuesday

Minnesota Twins players brought in the holiday spirit at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare Tuesday by handing out gifts, making gingerbread houses and playing games with children at the first "Winter Wonderland" event. Even Joe Mauer couldn't stay away from this one!

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McNiff's Riffs: Vikings painful history of heartbreak rolls-on in new, creative ways

Tim has an honest question in Tuesday's McNiff's Riffs: At this point, do we even WANT this team to make the playoffs?

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Vikings offense inept in 21-7 loss to Seahawks

What was an ugly and mostly forgettable first three quarters turned into a Seattle party in the fourth as the Seahawks (8-5) moved to the brink of wrapping up a wild-card spot in the NFC.

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Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray wins 2018 Heisman Trophy

Kyler Murray became the second Oklahoma quarterback in a row to win the Heisman Trophy by narrowly edging out Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

NATION-WORLD
Atlanta United wins MLS Cup in just its second season

With a 2-0 win over the Portand Timbers in the MLS Cup, Atlanta United won its first league championship in just its second season in existence

NATION-WORLD
Army beats Navy for 3rd straight time while Trump watches

President Donald Trump attended the 119th game between the rivals and flipped the coin before spending a half on each side in a show of impartiality.

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Schoop, Twins agree to $7.5 million, 1-year contract

The 27-year-old native of the Caribbean island of Curacao made his major league debut with the Orioles in 2013 and spent five seasons as their regular second baseman.

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