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NFL to examine 2 possessions in playoff overtime
The news is a little late for Minnesota Vikings fans, but NFL owners will vote next week whether to allow each team a possession in overtime in the playoffs if the team winning the overtime coin toss kicks a field goal on the first series. The proposal is only for the postseason.
By Barry Wilner , March 17, 2010
NHL: Minnesota has Oilers' number
Wild extend home winning streak to 13 over EdmontonBy Associated Press , March 16, 2010
Seahawks release former NDSU standout
Former Bison running back Tyler Roehl has been released by the Seattle Seahawks.By Associated Press , March 16, 2010
Soccer star Beckham's Achilles' tendon totally torn
David Beckham's left Achilles' tendon was totally torn, and the doctor who performed the surgery said the England midfielder is expected to be out of action for about six months.
By Marius Turula , March 16, 2010
Arenas: 'I deserve to be punished’ for gun prank
Arenas pleaded guilty to a felony gun charge in January and will be sentenced next week. He has been suspended until the end of the season by the NBA.
By Associated Press , March 15, 2010
OBIT: Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, 69 
UPDATED 12:11 P.M.Jerry Kramer, an NFL peer with the Green Bay Packers, simply called Merlin Olsen "one of the really good ones." Olsen died today in Los Angeles at 69 after a career as an offensive lineman, actor and broadcaster.
By Doug Alden , March 11, 2010
OBIT: Willie Davis, 69, beloved Dodgers center fielder
Davis played against Twins in '65 World SeriesWillie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 69.
By Sue Manning , March 10, 2010
Twins' closer Joe Nathan has torn elbow ligament
Minnesota Twins All-Star closer Joe Nathan has a torn ligament in his pitching elbow -- creating a possible glaring hole in the team's 2010 line-up.
By Dave Campbell , March 09, 2010
Carl Edwards gets 3 weeks’ probation from NASCAR
NASCAR will meet with both Edwards and Brad Keselowski to "clean the slate."
By Jenna Fryer , March 09, 2010
Vikings Kevin Williams takes stand in suit versus NFL
Minnesota Vikings lineman Kevin Williams says he never would have taken a weight-loss supplement two years ago had he known it contained a substance banned by the NFL.
By Jeff Baenen , March 09, 2010
NFL free agency begins without cap
The NFL has begun the final season of its contract with the players union by eliminating the salary cap. Free agency started today with no ceiling on spending for teams, and no floor, either.
By Barry Wilner , March 05, 2010
NFL free agency roundup
Ravens get Boldin in trade
By Associated Press , March 05, 2010
Former NBA star Jayson Williams gets 5-year prison sentence
Former NBA star Jayson Williams faces sentencing today for a shooting that happened eight years ago in New Jersey.
By Associated Press , February 23, 2010
Chicago tops Timberwolves
Recent trade additions help the Bulls down Minnesota 100-94.
February 19, 2010
Woods to start comeback with a speech
Golf's biggest star is to make his first public appearance today since he ran his SUV over a fire hydrant and into a tree outside his Florida home on Nov. 27, setting off a shocking and sordid sex scandal.
By Doug Ferguson , February 19, 2010
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