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MLB: Twins acquire former all-star shortstop Hardy
The Minnesota Twins on Friday sent outfielder Carlos Gomez to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for J.J. Hardy. The shortstop was a 2007 National League all-star.By Herald staff report , November 06, 2009
Unlikely scorers lift Canucks over Wild
Tough guy Darcy Hordichuk and newly signed Matt Pettinger each scored their first goals of the season, forming an unlikely pair to lead the short-handed Canucks to a 5-2 victory over Minnesota.By Jon Krawczynski , November 06, 2009
Revisiting the Garnett trade for the Wolves
Fans attending the Boston Celtics’ home opener last week were greeted with T-shirts that read “Reloaded,” a salute to the addition of 14-year forward Rasheed Wallace to a veteran lineup headed by Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.By Ray Richardson , November 05, 2009
Yankees win World Series crown
Paint the town in pinstripes! Nearly a decade after their dynasty ended on a blooper in the desert, the New York Yankees are baseball’s best again.
Hideki Matsui tied a World Series record with six RBIs, Andy Pettitte won on short rest and New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 on Wednesday night, finally seizing that elusive 27th title. It was the team’s first since winning three straight from 1998-2000.
By Howie Rumberg , November 04, 2009
Ex-NBA referee Donaghy released from jail
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy, convicted in 2008 of taking money from gamblers, is a free man after 15 months in jail.By Associated Press , November 04, 2009
Man takes stand to deny shooting Jaguars’ Collier
A man who denies that he shot a Jacksonville Jaguars lineman, leaving him paralyzed, has taken the stand in his own defense.By Associated Press , November 04, 2009
Garnett got better end of trade
The deal sent two franchises in opposite directionsBy Jim Souhan, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) , November 03, 2009
43 fans ejected from Lambeau Field
They were ejected from the stadium for misconduct. Police say 43 ejections are more than usual for a Packers game.By Associated Press , November 02, 2009
World Series Game 3: Reversed home run call helps A-Rod, Yanks top Phillies 
The first instant replay call in World Series history did more than turn a double into a home run. It changed the whole game for Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees. Rodriguez’s disputed shot started a big comeback and those powerful Yankees bats finally broke loose, backing Andy Pettitte in a rain-delayed 8-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night that gave New York a 2-1 Series lead.
By Associated Press , October 31, 2009
NHL: Wild edge Gaborik-less Rangers
Minnesota wins for first time in regulation this year
By Associated Press , October 30, 2009
WORLD SERIES: Burnett delivers for Yankees in crucial Game 2
A.J. Burnett hardly got any attention. He just got the win. Throwing first-pitch strikes to his first 11 batters, Burnett overpowered a dangerous Phillies lineup and led New York to a 3-1 victory that tied the World Series at one game apiece.
By Mike Fitzpatrick , October 29, 2009
H1N1: Third NHL player diagnosed with swine flu
Washington Capitals forward Quintin Lang joins Ladislav Smid and Peter Budaj as NHL players diagnosed to have swine flu.
October 28, 2009
Opperman, Timberwolves' Taylor seek Star Tribune minority interest
Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor and Minneapolis publisher Vance Opperman have launched a bid to acquire 25 percent to 35 percent of the Minneapolis newspaper's equity. The offer is valued at $6.25 million to $8.75 million.
By Associated Press , October 28, 2009
Tennis's Agassi admits in autobiography to using crystal meth
Andre Agassi's upcoming autobiography contains an admission that he used crystal meth in 1997 and lied to tennis authorities when he failed a drug test — a result that was thrown out after he said he "unwittingly" took the substance.
By Associated Press , October 28, 2009
World Series: Opening game features superb pitching matchup
It's Lee vs. Sabathia
By By Erik Boland , October 27, 2009
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