Confident Suggs should be a top-five pick in NBA draft
Former Minnehaha Academy and Gonzaga star Jalen Suggs will be the highest choice from the state since Hibbing's Kevin McHale, a former Gopher, went third in 1980.
Totino-Grace forward becomes second Minnesota hoops senior to pick Iowa State
Demarion Watson was pursued earlier by the Gophers and made an unofficial visit this summer. He chose the Cyclones, who were winless in the Big 12 last season.
College Football Players Association aims to give athletes a collective voice
Amid ongoing changes in college athletics, the CFBPA wants players to have a role in decision-making regarding the sport.
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Gophers senior Olson on Outland watch list
Guard Connor Olson joins center John Michael Schmitz (Rimington Trophy, top center) as Gophers offensive linemen named to preseason watch lists.
Wolves
Five Minnesotans have made themselves eligible for the NBA draft
Jalen Suggs, Jericho Sims, Matthew Hurt, McKinley Wright and Steffon Mitchell hope to hear their names called Thursday.
Minnesota college sports goes well beyond the Gophers. Here's a guide to the conferences that include the state's Division II and Division III programs.
Olympics
Soaking in the moment, Wiskus and USA men fifth in team gymnastics
Shane Wiskus won't be bringing an Olympic medal back to Minnesota. But he said he'll still be bringing home something wonderful from Tokyo.
Olympics
Former Gopher Becker wins gold in 4x100 freestyle swimming relay
Bowe Becker, a Big Ten champion in freestyle sprint events, handled the third leg for the U.S., which swam the third fastest time in history.
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Son of Gophers men's hockey coach Motzko dies in Orono crash
Mack Motzko, 20, died of injuries suffered in a car crash Saturday night in Orono that also killed another passenger. Police said that "alcohol and speed appear to be contributing factors."
Gophers
In Indy, both Gophers, Ohio State point to opener
Minnesota will be host to the Buckeyes on Sept. 2, and coaches and players from both teams emphasized the importance of the game during Big Ten media days.
Wild
Future Gopher Lucius taken 17th overall by Winnipeg in draft
After a season of uncertainty — in a year vital to his draft prospects — Chaz Lucius got a big payoff Friday night.
Gophers
Potential move of Texas, Oklahoma to SEC prompts intrigue at Big Ten media days
Conference coaches and officials are interested to see what happens with college football going forward.
Gophers
Big Ten football title game could move to new venues, including U.S. Bank Stadium
All 10 of the league's championship games have been played in Indianapolis, but Commissioner Kevin Warren is considering rotating sites.
Olympics
Former Gophers gymnast Wiskus to make Olympic debut
Shane Wiskus, from Spring Park, competes in the qualifying round Saturday, which determines the entrants for the team final, all-around final and event finals.
Gophers
At Big Ten media days, players cheer their newfound financial freedom
College athletes such as Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim can now make money off their name, image and likeness, a development coaches are celebrating, too.
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Fleck: 'Significantly high number' of U football players have had vaccine
The team was hit hard by the coronavirus last year and is trying to avoid a repeat.
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Seven with Gophers ties make U.S. women's hockey team
Two current Gophers, forwards Grace Zumwinkle and Abbey Murphy, made the team.
Gophers
'So great to be back.' Fleck shares enthusiasm for 2021 Gophers
P.J. Fleck predicted defensive lineman Boye Mafe would return to Lucas Oil Stadium — the site of Thursday's Big Ten media day — someday and dominate the NFL combine.
Gophers
Five takeaways from Thursday's Big Ten football media days session
Nebraska's Scott Frost expects improvement; Illinois' Bret Bielema believes he's matured as a coach.
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Scoggins: Knowing his purpose, QB Morgan ready to lead Gophers after father's death
Ted Morgan was so proud of his son — and it wasn't just because Tanner Morgan overcame long odds to become a standout Big Ten quarterback.
Gophers Football
Big Ten media days moves to bigger stage with all kinds of issues to discuss
P.J. Fleck speaks to the media this morning as the Big Ten takes its place in a vastly difference college football landscape.
Gophers
Gophers diver Bacon named Big Ten female athlete of the year
Sarah Bacon has won four NCAA titles for the Gophers, including two this March.
Gophers Football
Buckeyes unanimous Big Ten football choice in media poll; Gophers back in pack
Minnesota will get a chance to make a statement when it opens the season with a home game against Ohio State on Sept. 2.
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Gophers' Johnson trying to balance search for players this season, next
Seven seniors are lined up to play in 2021-22, which could result in a large 2022 freshman class.
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