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WNBA Monarchs fold From news services
The Sacramento Monarchs folded Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight franchises.
U women knock off Bemidji
Second-period goals by Kelli Blankenship and Sarah Erickson propelled the No. 2/3-ranked University of Minnesota women's hockey team to a 4-2 victory over Bemidji State on Friday night at Ridder Arena.
NFLPA bucks concussion idea
The NFL Players Association opposes Commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution.
Scorecard: By the numbers
MLB Announcements for the Baseball Writers' Association of America awards (all at 1 p.m. CST): Monday—AL Most Valuable Player
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Auto rac. NASCAR NW Ford 300 qualifying 10:30 a.m. SPEED
Bowen-led Stillwater dominates girls' Class AA swimming prelims
Stillwater dominated the Class AA swimming preliminaries Friday at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, placing first in two of three relays.
Sartell's Wood has record day in girls' Class A swim prelims
Marisa Wood had a record-breaking day at the Minnesota Class A girls swimming and diving preliminaries Friday at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
Stars' Neal suspended
The NHL suspended Dallas Stars forward James Neal for two games for a boarding infraction that injured the Columbus Blue Jackets' Derek Dorsett.
Friday's state girls swimming results
STATE TOURNAMENT At University of Minnesota Aquatic Center CLASS AA (preliminaries) 200-yard medley relay—1.
State football roundup: semifinals at the Metrodome
Nine-Man Stephen-Argyle Central 21, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley 18
State wants suit on UND nickname tossed
North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Spirit Lake Sioux tribal members who want the University of North Dakota to keep its Fighting Sioux nickname.
Questions with Bob: St. John's football coach John Gagliardi
This is nothing new in Collegeville: The St. John's University football team is involved in the postseason. The 10-0 Johnnies are in the opening round of the NCAA Division III playoffs today against Coe College. I talked with Johnnies coach John Gagliardi, who has won more games than any college football coach in history.
Westwood takes charge in Dubai
Lee Westwood shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, strengthening his chance of winning the European money title.
Johnson in great position to clinch
Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole.
