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Forward Bonzi Wells has not played in the NBA since the 2007-2008 season, but he is trying to make a comeback with the Minnesota Timberwolves, who signed Wells to a contract on Thursday. The 35-year-old …
16 Dec 11
Karlee Pfaff scores one of her 13 points during a 50 to 39 loss to Wabasso. The Greyhounds fall to 2 and 2 in the Tomahawk. Wabasso was led by Chelsy Guetter’s 17 points. The Rabbits …
16 Dec 11
A former Greek policeman who invented 19 fictional offspring to claim benefits for what would have been the largest family in Greece has been arrested for benefit fraud, police said.
15 Dec 11
“Three days after U.S. tanks rolled into Baghdad in April 2003, I had my first encounter with an American marine. I opened my door to find him crouched on the street and holding a pump action shot gun.
15 Dec 11
MVL came from behind in the first half to walk away with a 81-56 win over GFW Tuesday night. The Chargers Nate Siemers led all scorers with 24 points. Cade Leitheiser led GFW scoters with …
15 Dec 11
QB/WR Joe Webb won’t start at quarterback this week as coach Leslie Frazier made it clear he will stick with Christian Pondeer. But Webb’s multi-talented skill should soon lead to more time on the field …
15 Dec 11
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier reaffirmed his commitment to rookie quarterback Christian Ponder following the team’s first practice leading up to Sunday’s game against the Saints at Mall of America Field. “There is no doubt he’s …
15 Dec 11
After the Wild’s second loss in two nights, you might think they would be angry and frustrated. You would be wrong. In what head coach Mike Yeo termed “a win for me,” the Wild proved …
15 Dec 11
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile is making a few stops around the area this week. The need for blood is constant, with someone in the US needing a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. Around 44,000 …
