Joe Mauer talked about retirement, including thank yous to the people who most influenced his career. He looked back and looked ahead.
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Gophers
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Florida coach Mike White spent the first three months of the season watching his Gators burn through just about any cushion they had in building a viable NCAA Tournament resume.
Vikings

Police: Patriots owner Robert Kraft solicited prostitute
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is being charged with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution after he was twice videotaped paying for a sex act at an illicit massage parlor, police in Florida said Friday.
Sports
Bencic tops 2-time Dubai champ Svitolina; Kvitova in final
As Belinda Bencic fell into a dangerous deficit in the Dubai Championships semifinals, she threw her racket and yelled at herself. One game from losing to two-time defending champ Elina Svitolina, Bencic was about to do what she's been doing all week: getting out of trouble and coming back to win.
Wild
Blue Jackets acquire center Matt Duchene from Ottawa
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