How important is winning the season opener?

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Klis: Opening statements vary

Late last month, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire called for bullpen help, saying Minnesota’s front office “can’t screw around” this offseason when it comes to adding relievers.

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Gardenhire likes look of bullpen

Late Friday night into early Saturday, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire laid in bed wide-eyed, staring at the ceiling, unable to sleep, transfixed on his fading ballclub.

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Minnesota Twins can’t reignite spark, lose 4-2 to Oakland

The quarterback is hurt. The star receiver is grousing that he didn’t get a bigger contract or a trade. The head coach is trying to prevent everything from falling apart in the season’s opening month. The Cincinnati Bengals? No, not this time. Instead, it’s their opponent. The Denver Broncos will be the most dysfunctional football team in town when they open the season Sunday at Paul Brown…

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Dysfunctional Broncos open in Cincinnati (AP)

Director’s salary appears to be on chopping block

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Arboretum bracing for cut in funding from UCSC

Hot News for RB Mike Bell

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RB Mike Bell: Change Coming at RB for Saints?

With Week 1 of the NFL season kicking off this weekend, Scout.com’s Chris Steuber releases his 2009 NFL Rookie Rankings; a Big Board system where the top-20 rookies are ranked. The ranking system is based on playing time, potential impact, surrounding cast and team environment. See if one of your teams draft picks makes the top-20 inside.

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2009 NFL Rookie Rankings – Week 1

Two veteran firefighters who died trying to save the lives of dozens trapped in the largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history were remembered as heroes Saturday in a memorial service at a sun-dappled Dodger Stadium attended by Vice President Joe Biden and others.

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Fallen firefighters honored by Biden, Schwarzenegger

David S. Honda, a philanthropist who has served the community in a variety of capacities for nearly four decades, on Friday night became the 50th person to receive the prestigious Fernando Award for a career dedicated to volunteerism.

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David Honda honored with Fernando Award

The Denver Broncos travel to Cincinnati to open the regular season against the Bengals. Check out the complete game preview.

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Broncos v. Bengals Game Preview