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Why Timberwolves must ignore cost of contention

The Minnesota Timberwolves spent years searching for a roster capable of competing for a championship. They finally found one ...
The New York Times

The NHL Contention Cycle: Where does each team stand now and in the future?

The NHL runs on star power. The best teams are the best teams because they have the best players. Those guys run the show, drive the bus, stir the drink — whatever idiom you want to use. They’re go-to ...
Idaho Statesman

Our faith should help us quell contention, respect others and be kind. We all benefit

None of us gets through life without a certain amount of stress. Whether it manifests in frustration, anger or incivility, it can affect us physically, mentally and emotionally. It may also affect our ...
The New York Times

Sorting through the Big Ten’s second tier: Who still has a shot at contention?

USC stumbled at Illinois but has a chance to reassert itself in the Big Ten race this weekend against Michigan. (Justin Casterline / Getty Images) By Saturday evening, there’s a chance that the ...
Idaho Statesman

Idaho faith: Tips to eliminate contention, which can help us do unto others

In my June column I referenced a speech given by Wendy Nelson, a psychologist with over 25 years as a professor of marriage and family therapy. In her address to the graduates of Utah Valley ...