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ESPN.com had a fun feature of artsy billboard pitches all 30 NBA teams could make to LeBron James. The one for the Wolves read "Wolves don't need rest," a tribute to James' iron man season and Tom Thibodeau's thirst for starters who can log heavy minutes.
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Russia and Saudi Arabia are the two lowest-ranked teams in the entire World Cup. That's a strange way to kick off the monthlong event, but that's the opener Thursday (10 a.m., Ch. 9).
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"I hope the Twins organization is first in line to sign the raccoon that climbed the USB building to a contract. His hand and wrist strength must be off the charts — serious bat control — and intestinal fortitude."
"nshore" commenting on startribune.com.
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Brian Dozier in 'close and late' spots:
2014 - .177 AVG
2015 - .229 AVG
2016 - .177 AVG
2017 - .176 AVG
2018 - .159 AVG
Career - .195 AVG
Not only is his .195 AVG the worst in Twins history, it's the worst in MLB history among all players with at least as many plate appearances."
@AaronGleeman