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St. Paul Saints Manager George Tsamis: 16 seasons and going strong
In the crazy history of the independent Saints — formed in 1993 and still yucking it up after all these years — no one has managed the club longer than Tsamis.
Pat Borzi
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Steve Johnson really didn’t want to coach Bethel football. He’s about to begin his 30th season.
Bethel’s run of 24 consecutive non-losing seasons is the longest active streak in the MIAC.
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The Lynx’s dynasty is over. So where does the team go from here?
The league has changed, with a greater emphasis on 3-point shooting, and the Lynx need to adapt to stay relevant.
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What does the Twins sell-off mean for the future of Joe Mauer?
It’s hard to imagine Mauer in another uniform. But with Brian Dozier and Eduardo Escobar gone, would the Twins retain a .276-hitting first baseman who hasn’t come close to 20 homers since his 2009 MVP season?
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Who to watch at the latest big event to land in the Twin Cities: the WNBA All-Star Game
Whether you’re watching in person or on television, here are five players to keep your eye on.
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Seven ways to save Major League Baseball from itself
Though today’s Major League players are bigger, faster and more skilled than their predecessors, the sport itself has regressed. Games take too long. Batters take too many pitches, and pitchers take an eternity to deliver them.
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The Twins desperately need pitching. So why do they keep drafting hitters?
More and more organizations understand that drafting a pitcher is like buying a used car: You can never be sure what you’re getting.
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Can the Lynx get out of their funk?
Among Lynx fans, a nagging fear persists that their beloved team may be nearing the end of its championship run.
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The Gophers are one step away from the College World Series. They’ve got coach John Anderson to thank
Anderson’s character, loyalty to the U, and devotion to his players make him the most respected and admired coach on the Dinkytown campus.
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Lynx ‘sisterhood’ looking forward to season — and beyond
Sunday’s season opener against the Sparks at the Target Center could tell a lot about how Coach Cheryl Reeve’s heavily guard-oriented roster matches up.