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Coaches, teammates remember Minnesota native killed in ‘freak accident’ during hockey game

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29-year-old Adam Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game in England when he suffered a slashed neck. DULUTH, Minn. — Adam Johnson, a former University of Minnesota-Duluth men’s hockey player and Hibbing native, has died after a “freak accident” Saturday while playing in England. The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing … Read more

Leonard and George school Wembanyama in rookie’s first road game, lead Clippers over Spurs 123-83

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San Antonio’s starters were limited to just 41 points in the Sunday loss. SAN ANTONIO — Recap Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points, Paul George added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers’ stars schooled Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama in his first road game, a 123-83 rout of San Antonio on Sunday night. Wembanyama was held to … Read more

MN native dies after ‘freak accident’ while playing hockey in England

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The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game against the Sheffield Steelers when he suffered a slashed neck. DULUTH, Minn. — Adam Johnson, a former University of Minnesota-Duluth men’s hockey player and Hibbing native, has died after a “freak accident” Saturday while playing in England. The 29-year-old Minnesota … Read more

7 things you need to know about Phoenix Sky Harbor if you’re flying in for the World Series

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It’s “America’s friendliest airport.” It’s also incredibly frustrating at times. Here’s our insider tips. PHOENIX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the nation’s 13th busiest airport. It handles about 22 million passengers a year. And the folks there generally do a good job. But there are times it turns into a disastrous quagmire.  Here … Read more