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This sort of bold statement is subjective, to be sure, but I stand by it: The Rose Bowl played on Jan. 4, 2006 between Texas and USC — which served as the BCS National Championship Game — is the best college football game I have ever seen. It had everything from controversy to star power to drama. If for some reason you've never seen it, I won't spoil it.
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Gophers

Former Lakeville South hockey forward Pritchard flips commitment to Gophers
Tate Pritchard, who previously had committed to Minnesota State Mankato, played the past two seasons with Sioux City of the USHL.
Wild

Fleury says his retirement is still sinking in after Wild's playoff exit
Marc-Andre Fleury, one of the most decorated goalies in NHL history, said Monday that it's "still a little unbelievable that it's over."
Lynx

With interest in Lynx and WNBA growing, so are options to see preseason games
Tuesday night's Lynx-Sky game in Chicago will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports North, an improved scenario compared with just a year ago.
Wolves
Nobody on the current Wolves was here when Jimmy Butler was, but the fans don't forget
Butler and the Warriors will play at Target Center in a second-round NBA playoff series.