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Day: September 8, 2012

For the Jets, this will end badly

By Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES—The New York Jets have the potential to be a dumpster fire. Tim Tebow is an exciting player, but trading for him — and further

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Indians shut out by Twins

By Sheldon Ocker, Akron Beacon Journal – MINNEAPOLIS — The Cleveland Indians made it easy on their fans, who had only one thing to watch Saturday night. It appeared that Indians batsmen were

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Sports

UNI Wins Home Opener In Dominating Fashion 59-0

Courtesy: UNI Athletics Communications CEDAR FALLS, Iowa  – The No. 7 University of Northern Iowa football team defeated the Central State Marauders Saturday night 59-0 inside the UNI-Dome, giving head coach Mark Farley his

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Minnesota routs New Hampshire

By Phil Miller, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS — MarQueis Gray strides into the huddle with an all-business air, looks his teammates in the eye, and utters with palpable gravity: “Oprah Winfrey? Or

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Florida rallies for win at Texas A&M

By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel – COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M’s 12th man was rocking Kyle Field, coach Kevin Sumlin’s hyperdrive offense was rolling and the Florida Gators led by sophomore quarterback

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Lynx returned to their roots

By Amelia Rayno, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS — When all else failed in stunning fashion, Taj McWilliams-Franklin suggested it was time the Lynx go back to their roots. Down 25 during an

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Politics

Obama convention bounce continues to grow

By David Lauter, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama’s post-convention “bounce” continued to grow Saturday, as new polls showed him widening a lead over Republican nominee Mitt Romney. Obama’s lead over Romney

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Sports

Iowa State wins slugfest against Iowa, 9-6

by Matt Marquardt – IOWA CITY – Forget the throwback uniforms from the 1991-1922 Iowa championship season. The good luck charms were not enough to propel Iowa past Iowa State Saturday afternoon

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Watercooler

Hy-Vee East gas station expanding

MASON CITY – Hy-Vee East gas station is doing a full remodel, according to employees. The convenience store will be expanding just over 25 feet to the east and 3 feet to

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Top Stories

Indiana sculptor proud of his work

by Matt Marquardt – MASON CITY – You could see the pride on the face of Gregory Mendez Friday as Mason City Operations and Maintenance staff installed his sculpture in downtown Mason

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Saints bounty bans lifted

By Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Their season hasn’t even started, and already the New Orleans Saints have notched a significant victory. The suspensions of four players involved

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Iowa Republicans push tax relief ideas

Rod Boshart, CR Gazette – Without question, Iowans are better off now than they were two years ago, Iowa Republicans said Thursday. Leaders in the GOP-controlled House and Republicans who want to

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Twins squibbed out of a win

By Joe Christensen, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS — Twins rookie Liam Hendriks turned his head in disgust, or maybe it was disbelief. Another squib hit. Another lead evaporated. Another easy road

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Big 12 announces a big TV deal

By Blair Kerkhoff, The Kansas City Star – The Big 12’s revival is complete. With Friday’s announcement of a contract with ESPN and Fox Sports Media Group that’s been in the works

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