1. Mariano Rivera: Where Does Yankee Legend Rank Among MLB's Greatest Closers?

    Roughly a decade ago, there was a pitcher on the Los Angeles Dodgers named Eric Gagne. Gagne built the longest streak in Major League Baseball history by converting 84 straight saves between the 2003 and 2004 seasons...

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  2. MLB Spring Training: The Latest Odds for Heated MLB Rotation Battles

    Spring training is a time where fans acquire the optimism needed to accept the fact that a groundhog is not a meteorologist...

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  3. NFL Trade Speculation: Why the 49ers Should Value Harvin Over Revis

    On Wednesday afternoon, one of the most expected moves of the NFL offseason happened when the San Francisco 49ers traded Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs ...

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  4. Star Lotulelei: Will Top NFL Draft Prospect Fall to Minnesota Vikings?

    Star Lotulelei is one of the most recognized names coming into the 2013 NFL draft . With a 6'3", 320-pound frame, the defensive tackle from Utah is known as a mauler inside that ...

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  5. Minnesota Basketball: Will Indiana Win Get Tubby Smith and the Gophers Rolling?

    On Tuesday night, Williams Arena shook like it was 1996. Sure, the NCAA has made the Minnesota Golden Gopher Men's Basketball team vacate that season that ended with a Final Four ...

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  6. Minnesota Twins: 10 Twins That Are in Hot Water for 2013

    In the sport of baseball, pressure is a given. Whether it is living up to the reputation built on a previous season, a monster contract or just trying to stay in the major leagues, ...

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  7. Complete Minnesota Twins 2013 Season Preview

    If 2011 was the beginning of a steep fall for the Minnesota Twins , then 2012 can be considered rock bottom...

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  8. Minnesota Basketball: Why the Tubby Smith Era Should Come to an Abrupt End

    Six years ago, Tubby Smith came to the University of Minnesota with a parade that would make Aladdin blush . It was a dream come true for Gopher fans...

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  9. Minnesota Vikings: 10 Reasons Why I Love the Vikings

    Another Valentine's Day has arrived and that means it's time to question the true loves of our lives. People like myself are sitting home alone as we speak, reading this article wondering ...

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  10. Minnesota Twins: Why Power Will Not Be an Issue During the 2013 MLB Season

    Entering 2013, the Minnesota Twins have many flaws on their major league roster. The lack of quality starting pitching and subpar defense all over the diamond are the most publicized, ...

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  11. Felix Hernandez Extension: Why King Felix's Payday Is Bad News for Small Markets

    Felix Hernandez has to be the happiest guy in Major League Baseball as of Wednesday evening. The ace of the Seattle Mariners is close to agreeing to a seven-year, $175 million ...

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  12. Joe Mauer: Why His World Baseball Classic Appearance Will Not Haunt the Twins

    In Minnesota, there are a lot of people who seem to think that Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer is injury-prone...

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  13. Minnesota Twins: 5 Storylines to Watch in Spring Training

    The end of the National Football League season means that the sports calendar is about to give way to Major League Baseball...

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  14. Minnesota Twins: Putting Together Their Best Defensive Lineup

    For many years, the Minnesota Twins have prided themselves as being one of the most fundamentally sound teams in the field. But like many things for the Twins in the past two seasons, that reputation has been escaping them...

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  15. Minnesota Twins' Most Overhyped Prospects Heading into Spring Training

    The Minnesota Twins established a foundation of success between 2002 and 2010 by building through their elite farm system...

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  16. MLB Power Rankings: Ranking the Top 10 Outfields in Major League Baseball

    The Atlanta Braves made one of the biggest trades of the winter on Thursday, acquiring Justin Upton from the Arizona Diamondbacks for several prospects. The trade not only reunites Upton with his brother B...

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  17. Minnesota Twins: Why Twins Don't Need to Trade Morneau and Other Star Players

    The Minnesota Twins are officially in rebuilding mode. After a decade of success, the Twins have been in a free fall since their 2010 loss to the New York Yankees in the American League Divisional Series...

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  18. Why the NFL Should Not Consider Amending the Rooney Rule

    The National Football League had its annual cycle of hiring and firings come to a conclusion on Thursday, when the Arizona Cardinals hired Bruce Arians to replace Ken Whisenhunt as head coach...

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  19. Minnesota Twins: How Alex Meyer Can Already Impact the Twins in 2013

    Minnesota Twins prospect Alex Meyer has a tall order on his hands as he attempts to climb the ladder for his new team in 2013...

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  20. Ray Lewis: Why His Retirement Saga During the NFL Playoffs Is Out of Control

    When the Baltimore Ravens finish their season, it will be the end of Ray Lewis ' career. The future Hall of Famer will go down as one of the most feared linebackers in the history ...

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  21. 2013 Baseball Hall of Fame Vote: Why the Steroid Era Has Made Voters Gun-Shy

    The Baseball Hall of Fame held their annual vote on Wednesday afternoon, and for the first time since 1971, no eligible players were selected for enshrinement...

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  22. Minnesota Twins: 5 Things That Must Happen to Avoid Trading Justin Morneau

    There are few players in the history of the Minnesota Twins that have been as successful as Justin Morneau ...

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  23. NFL Playoffs: Why the Packers and Seahawks Are Destined for 'Fail Mary' Rematch

    The scene between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks was one of the most memorable of the 2012 NFL season. After a back-and-forth battle on Monday Night Football , the Seahawks needed to score a touchdown late in the fourth quarter...

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  24. Minnesota Vikings: Percy Harvin and 5 Offseason Storylines to Watch

    The Minnesota Vikings exceeded expectations in 2012. With a roster that was expected to finish at the bottom of the NFC North, the team was able to make a late push and earn a wild-card berth...

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  25. Minnesota Vikings: Why Joe Webb's Start Puts Heat Back on Christian Ponder

    On Friday evening, the Minnesota Vikings had a choice to make. After leading the team to a 6-6 record through the first 13 weeks, quarterback Christian Ponder improved his play...

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