Ben Pherson: Wendroth will play at Northwestern College

8/8 9:55:01 AM

Austin High graduate Timothy Wendroth will play college football at Northwestern College, a NAIA school in Orange City, Iowa, this fall. Wendroth previously played defensive line at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls....
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Vikes, Jackson ready to move past Favre fiasco

8/8 9:00:02 AM

Tarvaris Jackson never seemed fazed by the Brett Favre speculation. Peppered with questions about Favre coming to Minnesota -- something that won't happen now that the Packers have dealt Favre to the New York Jets -- Jackson wasn't rattled. ...
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Twins mull best bullpen strategy

8/8 9:00:02 AM

SEATTLE -- There's an expression often used in baseball that setup men must build a bridge to the closer. Yet there are times when relief pitchers are injured, overworked or just ineffective -- and and managers must summon closers before the ninth inning. ...
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Austin falls one run short against the Royals

8/7 9:25:02 AM

ROCHESTER -- There was no offense from the Austin Greyhounds on Wednesday night as the Rochester Royals captured the Section 2B amateur baseball championship. One swing of the bat from Tom Corcoran put the Ro ...
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Staying alive in the playoffs

8/7 9:25:02 AM

There will be a fourth meeting of the season between the Austin Blue Sox and Austin Greyhounds with the next game to decide which team advances to the Class B State Tournament. The Blue Sox beat the Faribault Lakers 6-1 on W ...
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