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PURPLE JESUS: PRINCE TAKES IN THE VIKINGS GAME

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Prince is well-known for his music, ridiculous hair, and flamboyant style. But outside of Dave Chappelle’s basketball skit, he’s not really known for being a sports guy. Well, Prince is actually a bigger fan than most people know. He’s been spotted at Lakers and Knicks games in the past and also has been rumored to attend Twins games occasionally.

This weekend, the artist currently known as Prince marked the Metrodome off his “to do” list. Prince took in the Vikings demolition of the Bears from a luxury box. Apparently, it’s not Prince’s first time supporting the Vikings. His fans note that he used to rock a Randy Moss jersey back in the day:

Prince has always been a fan of the Vikings. Back when Moss was here he sported a Moss Jersey with purple tights and white boots with a white had at a Paisley Party.

Unfortunately, he may have retired that outfit.  The FOX announcers even went so far as to highlight Prince with the telestrator. He positioned himself adjacent to the coffee machine and a massive bottle of wine. Prince was also joined by Larry Graham, who was the played bass in Sly and the Family Stone. Graham is the guy decked out in the Adrian Peterson jersey. You can check out a few more shots of Prince at the game plus one of Larry Graham in a purple suit after the jump.

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SNEAK PEEK: MINNESOTA TWINS TARGET FIELD PICS

Minnesota Twins Target Field Construction

After a nice run in 2009, the Twins will leave the Metrodome.  The team plans to move into a new facility called Target Field.  The $390 million (plus $132 in infrastructure costs) stadium will host the Twins’ home opener on April 12th.

The first concrete slab for Target Field was poured in December 2007 and the Twins hope to win a chance to host the 2014 All-Star game at their new park.  The facility is going to have a capacity of 40,000.While the Metrodome was considered a hitters’ park, Target Field is expected to be a “neutral” park.  At one point, it was suggested that the stadium have a retractable dome.  However, Target Field will not have a retractable dome or roof of any kind.  That could be trouble if the Twins make it to the World Series.  The average high in November is 4o degrees with an average low of 25.

We have a couple of pictures from inside the new park.  BLS writer John remarked that it reminded him of Citi Field.  I’d say that I agree since it also uses a primarily green color scheme and doesn’t carry too much team branding.  You can see the other shot of the new park below:

Minnesota Twins Target Field Construction

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