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Beasley scores charity game

With the NBA locked-out, Minnesota Timberwolves Michael Beasley has the only game in town. Beasley has finalized plans for a star-studded charity basketball game Oct. 21st in Osseo, Minn. A slew of NBA stars, including Kevin Love will play and Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will be a celebrity coach.
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With the NBA locked-out, Minnesota Timberwolves Michael Beasley has the only game in town. Beasley has finalized plans for a star-studded charity basketball game Oct. 21st in Osseo, Minn. A slew of NBA stars, including Kevin Love will play and Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will be a celebrity coach.

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