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End of summer: High school sports season starts with practices this week
The Ely Echo - Minnesota
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Summer vacation comes to an early end this week for high school athletes not only in Ely but across the state. Monday marks the official start of fall sports practice for Minnesota’s high school teams. The workouts begin in preparation for...
Mountains’ impact reflected in Japanese art
The Journal - Minnesota
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August 11 is Mountain Day in Japan. It is a very new holiday, first officially observed in 2016, but mountains have held extremely important roles in Japanese art and culture for much longer. Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain, is one of the...
Maye Watch: How Patriots QB avoided a ‘s—storm' vs. Vikings defense
NBC Sports Boston - Massachusetts
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EAGAN, Minn. -- If there was a silver lining for the Patriots offense after two challenging practices with the Vikings, it was this: Drake Maye, going against one of the most complex defensive schemes in the NFL, showed signs of real growth....
Cam Newton rejects Archie Manning's NFL draft prediction for grandson Arch Manning as Texas QB leads the 2025 Heisman race
Sportskeeda
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August 16, 2025
After being a backup for two years, Arch Manning's potential as the Texas starting quarterback in 2025 is already drawing excitement among fans. Many analysts even believe he has the potential to be the top overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft....
Boost for Irish NFL fans as free-to-air TV coverage is confirmed ahead of Dublin fixture
DonegalLive
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August 9, 2025
NFL fans in Ireland have received a major boost with confirmation that free-to-air coverage is set to return from this weekend. Virgin Media has announced that it will be showing three pre-season games featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers, ahead of...
Rep Dawn Gillman addresses Minnesota spending reforms and celebrates family sports milestones
West Twin Cities - Minnesota
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August 9, 2025
Rep. Dawn Gillman, a Minnesota state legislator, has recently posted a series of tweets addressing government spending in Minnesota and celebrating her sons’ achievements in collegiate football.On August 7, 2025, Rep. Gillman commented on efforts...
Timberwolves 2025-26 Schedule: 5 Takeaways From Anthony Edwards and Co’s Fixtures
Essentially Sports
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August 15, 2025
After a heartbreaking exit last season, “The moment you’ve all been waiting for…” is what the Minnesota Timberwolves wrote, along with a 2:57-minute video, to announce their schedule for the 2025-26 NBA season. As CBS Sports reporter Jasmyn...
Yankees at Cardinals odds, picks and predictions
Bluffton Today - South Carolina
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The New York Yankees (64-57) visit the St. Louis Cardinals (61-61) Friday for the opener of a 3-game series. First pitch from Busch Stadium is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. Cardinals odds...
New England Patriots head coach intervenes as players fight during practice
Irish Star
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August 15, 2025
10:08 ET, 15 Aug 2025Updated 10:08 ET, 15 Aug 2025 New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel found himself in the middle of a player brawl for the second time this training camp. The Patriots are currently engaged in a joint practice with the...
“He made a mistake. Let it go”: Stephen Jackson reveals Lil Yachty apologized to him over George Floyd lyric, calls him a “smart young man”
Sportskeeda
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August 16, 2025
Former NBA star Stephen Jackson recently shared that rapper Lil Yachty personally apologized to him for referencing George Floyd in a new song lyric, ending a brief but intense controversy. On Friday, August 15, 2025, Jackson posted a video on...
Who should play Prince in new ‘Purple Rain’ musical debuting in Minneapolis?
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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August 9, 2025
RP: He’s pretty, yes, and he’s a little tall. You would have to scale everything up to play the short king. Janelle Monae manifests the proper prowess and regalness to portray her pal. (Victoria Will/Invision/The Associated Press) JB: She can act,...
Davison Provides Boost
Sports N Spokes
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August 15, 2025
John Davison gives the Columbus Pioneers a lift in opening day of the 2025 Wheelchair Softball World Series After Thursday’s opening day of the Wheelchair Softball World Series, John Davison might want to change his nickname. He’s known as “J.D.”...
Yeboah leads Minnesota United against the Colorado Rapids
Associated Press
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August 9, 2025
Colorado Rapids (8-11-6, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota United FC (12-5-8, fourth in the Western Conference) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Minnesota United FC -166, Colorado +397, Draw +312;...
Connecticut's Roland Bolduc aims for 6th trucking championship title in Minneapolis
WTIC-TV - Connecticut
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August 9, 2025
Roland Bolduc will represent Connecticut as he goes for his sixth championship title at the National Truck Driving Championship in Minneapolis this month. EAST GRANBY, Conn. — Every inch, every turn, every pump of the gas pedal counts. That’s the...
5 things to watch in Patriots preseason matchup vs. Vikings
MassLive - Massachusetts
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August 15, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. – Preseason football is only a brief preview of what’s to come this season. These games are a time for veteran players to get their footing and make sure they’re ‘game ready’ for Week 1. It’s also a time when younger players are...
Iron Lions team members grow as world citizens ahead of competition in Australia
Greenville Herald Banner - Texas
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At the end of their first full week in Australia, the 11 students who went as members of the Greenville High School Iron Lions solar car team are already making memories. And as they continue to prepare for the actual racing component of the...
How to Watch Twins vs. Royals: Streaming & TV on Aug. 9
KFAN FM 100.3 - Minnesota
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After winning three games in a row, the Minnesota Twins (55-60) play at home against the Kansas City Royals (57-59) at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday. Twins vs. Royals: Aug. 9, 2025 Viewing Options Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025 Time: 7:10 p.m. ET TV:...
Previewing Texans-Panthers preseason game with Aaron Wilson, Ari Alexander’s keys to the game, competitions to watch
KPRC - Texas
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August 16, 2025
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Panthers quarterback Bryce Young are old friends. (Panthers and Max Zepada, Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) HOUSTON – It’s a preseason game for the Texans that’s also a curiosity as...
Penn and Teller Return to Minnesota for 50th Anniversary
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine - Minnesota
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August 8, 2025
Magicians Penn and Teller have made a decades-long career together performing on the Las Vegas Strip, Broadway, and everywhere in between. Before they stunned worldwide audiences with their magic tricks and sleight of hand, they startled a much...
Saturday’s TV/Radio listings (Aug. 9)
The Dallas Morning News - Texas
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August 9, 2025
See Saturday’s TV/radio listings below: EVENT TIME TV MLB Miami at Atlanta Noon MLB Washington at San Francisco 4:00 MLB Philadelphia at Rangers 6:00 Ch. 4 Tampa Bay at Seattle 8:30 MLB Little League Softball World Series Game 19: Teams TBD 1:00...