From the NFL sidelines to a US Senate race: Michele Tafoya's new play
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya launched her campaign for the U. S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to win the Republican nomination for the Minnesota seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith. “For years, I covered the biggest football games in America,” Tafoya said in a video posted on social media, in which she stands on a snowy football field. “I walked the sidelines when the pressure was mounting and the stakes were the highest. That job...
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- From the NFL sidelines to a US Senate race: Michele Tafoya's new play
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Tue, 20 Jan 2026
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- Carlos Beltrn and Andruw Jones elected to baseball's Hall of Fame
- Curt Cignetti built a champion at Indiana with what he knew good players from his former school
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- Alberto Mendoza announces transfer from Indiana to Georgia Tech following national title
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- Naomi Osaka makes grand entrance and big fashion statement at Australian Open
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- Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
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- Curt Cignetti finishes his masterpiece, coaching unbeaten Indiana to title in his 2nd season
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- Jonathan Toews gets standing ovation in return to Chicago with the Winnipeg Jets
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Sun, 18 Jan 2026
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- Durant moves past his 'idol,' Dirk Nowitzki, into 6th place on the NBA's career scoring list
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- College football leaders debate playoff expansion ahead of Friday deadline from ESPN
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- Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath leads 1st run of Wengen slalom
- Moutet's underarm serve seals Australian Open first-round win
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Sat, 17 Jan 2026
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- NCAA basketball players and gamblers are charged for allegedly rigging games
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- Peat scores 24, No. 1 Arizona remains undefeated with 89-82 win over rival Arizona State
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