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See the Cast of 'Rookie of the Year' Then And Now

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:42:58 +0000

In the '90s baseball classic 'Rookie of the Year,' 12-year old Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) really wants to be a major leaguer. The only problem is he's more of klutz than a diamond king.

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Minnesota Bundles Up for Twins Home Opener [PHOTOS]

Tim Lyon — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:55:43 +0000

Minnesota Twins fans didn't mind the cold too much. They were at Target Field Monday for the earliest -- and maybe the chilliest -- Home Opener in club history. Alas, the Twins lost the opener, 4-2 to the Detroit Tigers.

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See What the Sandlot From 'The Sandlot' Looks Like Today

Emerald Catron — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:30:11 +0000

We're really interested in keeping you abreast of all news related to 'The Sandlot.' We've already shown you what the cast is up to these days, so now we'd like to share with you how the locations from everyone's favorite 1993 comedy about kids playing baseball that starred James Earl Jones are looking these days.

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Eli Manning and 10 Other Pro Athletes With 'Saturday Night Live' Hosting Gigs

Danny Groner — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:44:24 +0000

Football star Eli Manning is set to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ on May 5, making him the latest athlete to step off the field and in front of the comedy show’s cameras. We’re all waiting to see if his quarterbacking skills, which led the New York Giants to another Super Bowl victory this year, will serve him well in front of the late-night audience. But looking back on all the pro athletes who’ve previously graced the ‘SNL’ stage, are his chances of succeeding really that high?

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Hope Springs Eternal for Twins Fans at Home Opener [PHOTOS]

Townsquare Media — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:27:25 +0000

A sold-out crowd was at Target Field Monday for the Minnesota Twins Home Opener festivities. Take a look at some of the sights from the celebration.

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Oregon Running Back LaMichael James Caught Scared to Death on Disneyland Ride [PHOTOS]

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:53:00 +0000

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Oregon running back LaMichael James has earned his spot as one of the best football players in America due to his willingness to run around the football field while large, angry men bent on his destruction chase him around the field. So you can imagine the fun that ensued when it was discovered that James was afraid of a little thing like roller coasters.

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The annual St. Cloud Holiday Parade [PHOTOS]

Jim Maurice — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:21:03 +0000

ST. CLOUD – The Midcountry Bank “Dickens of a Holiday Parade” was in downtown St. Cloud on Saturday night.

The parade started at 5:00 p.m. and ran along West St. Germain Street.

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Bert Blyeleven Finally Gets His 'Hall Call' [PHOTOS]

Seth B. Toupal — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:07:06 +0000

After 14 years of eligibility, and finally being elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame this past winter, it was finally time for Bert Blyleven to get circled in a big way.

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UConn Crowned National Champions [GALLERY]

Tim Lyon — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:29:23 +0000

The Connecticut Huskies defeated the Butler Bulldogs to win the National Championship Game of the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament by a score of 53-41 at Reliant Stadium on April 4, 2011 in Houston, Texas

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NCAA Tournament Cheerleaders Preview [PHOTOS]

Lee Voss — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:55:03 +0000

When you are watching the NCAA Tournament this month, expect to see many shots of cheerleaders, particularly during timeouts. And why not? These young (mostly) ladies are athletes in their own right, and add a lot to the ambiance

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Over 500 Residents Plunge Into Freezing Water For Special Olympics

Tim Lyon — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:32:27 +0000

The conditions were less than balmy, but the 2011 St. Cloud Polar Plunge was a huge success. Over 500 plungers raised more than $70,000 for the Special Olympics of Minnesota.

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Rookie Trevor Bayne Wins Daytona

Tim Lyon — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:10:05 +0000

Take a rookie driver, put him in arguably the most celebrated race of the NASCAR season and give him the checkered flag in a dramatic "anyone's race" finish and you have Trevor Bayne. For his part, the 20-year-old Baynes says his victory still hasn't

Hundreds Sample Soup and Chili Entries in Cold Spring

Tim Lyon — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:42:19 +0000

Hundreds of Central Minnesotans sampled 40 different soups and chilis in the 2011 Cold Spring Jaycees' Soup & Chili Bowl at the Cold Spring Brewery Distribution Center. Who won? Find out after the jump.

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Minnesota Twins Bring Winter Caravan to St. Cloud

Tim Lyon — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:00:31 +0000

The Minnesota Twins brought their Winter Caravan to St. Cloud's Historic Paramount Theatre on January 26th, 2011. Representing the Twins were Twins President Dave St. Peter, Assistant General Manager Rob Antony, former Twin Jack Morris, prospects Kyle Gibson and Joe Benson and broadcaster Kris Atteberry.

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Vikings Lose To Pack, 31-3

Tim Lyon — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:51:12 +0000

It was their 100th meeting on the field. A meeting better left forgotten.