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NHL Lockout Ends as Players, Owners Reach Tentative Agreement
The National Hockey League and its players' union reached a tentative agreement to end the league's 113-day lockout on Sunday.
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Kevin Love has Fractured Hand; Portland Beats Wolves
Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has re-injured his right hand. The Wolves announced Satuday that Love has a re-fracture of the 3rd metacarpal in his right hand.
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Vikings’ Ponder Has Sore Elbow
Viking quarterback Christian Ponder was limited in practice Wednesday due to a sore elbow. He sustained the injury when he hit the helmet of a Packer player on his follow through. He stayed in the game and is expected to play Saturday at Green Bay.
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Vikings Practice Without Peterson, Smith and Winfield
The Vikings practiced without running back Adrian Peterson, safety Harrison Smith, cornerback Antoine Winfield, and linebacker/special teammer Tyron McKenzie.
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Granite City Classic Boys Hockey Tournament
The Granite City Classic boys hockey tourmament or the St. Cloud Invite begins tonight at the MAC in St. Cloud. The 2 games scheduled for today are Sauk Rapids-Rice vs. Tech at 5:15 before Apollo plays Cathedral at 7:15. The tournament continues through Saturday.
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St. John’s Football Decision Coming After Christmas
St. John's University may have made up their mind on who will replace retired legendary head football coach John Gagliardi. The 3 finalists were each subjected to a public forum at St. John's this week.
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Cathedral’s Poganski Commits to North Dakota
St. Cloud Cathedral's Austin Poganski has verbally committed to attend the University of North Dakota and play college hockey there. Poganski scored 4 goals and added 2 assists against Mora-Hinckley-Finlayson Tuesday. He recently passed the 100 point threshold in his high school career.
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Twins Interested in Freddy Garcia
The Twins are reportedly interested in free agent starting pitcher Freddy Garcia. The 36-year old Garcia pitched 30 games for the Yankees in 2012 including 17 starts. He was 7-6 with a 5.20 ERA for New York.
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Vikings’ Walsh Gets Honor; Ponder Gets Married
Viking kicker Blair Walsh was named the NFC special teams player of the week this week. He was 5-5 on field goals including 3 field goals of 50 yards or more. He had 18 points in the Viking 36-22 win at St. Louis Sunday. Walsh is 8-8 on field goals of 50 yards or more this season.
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St. John’s Football; Kurt Ramler Meets Public
St. John's University conducted its final football coach public forum Wednesday. The 3rd finalist Kurt Ramler met the public and discussed his vision for St. John's Football.
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St. John’s Football Public Forum Continues Today
The St. John's football public forum will continue today at St. John's University. Longtime assistant coach Gary Fasching will be the focus of a public forum at 10am Tuesday. Fasching has been an assistant coach at St. John's for 17 seasons and has been the recruiting coordinator and defensive line coach.
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Twins Sending Perkins, Duensing to St. Cloud on Caravan
The Twins Winter Caravan will be coming to St. Cloud Tuesday January 15 at Rivers Edge Convention Center. Current Twins players relief pitchers Brian Duensing and Glen Perkins will be coming to St. Cloud for the event along with assistant coach Joe Vavra, Assistant General Manager Rob Antony and Kris Atteberry from the Twins Radio Network.