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Series: What's happening at the U as NIL rules rock college sports?
In this series of stories, Star Tribune reporters explain and measure the impact of the new and still evolving name, image and likeness rules that are bringing unprecedented change to college sports.
Ten big questions about the NIL revolution sweeping college sports
Our Q&A guides you through the latest information on name, image and likeness. We explain everything from how students make money to concerns about Title IX to legal issues still in play.
State's next champion? Teen travels world pursuing his tennis dream.
Max Exsted, a 16-year-old from Savage, is among the best junior tennis players in the world. Nurturing his talent has meant uprooting his life — without any guarantee of reaching his ambitious goals.
Gophers spring volleyball to feature St. Thomas, Iowa State and more
The Gophers will play a robust spring schedule with matches across Minnesota and Wisconsin as the team looks to build its identity in Keegan Cook's second season as head coach.
Sixteen-year-old from Savage wins junior doubles title at Australian Open
Max Exsted and teammate Cooper Woestendick won the junior Grand Slam trophy with two tense wins in Melbourne on Friday, including taking down the No. 1 seed in the semifinals.
Gophers volleyball finalizes 2024 coaching staff
Following the departure of two assistant coaches, Keegan Cook has finalized his staff for next season with Crissy Jones Schoonderwoerd, who spent last season as the interim head coach at Cal.
U volleyball announces coaching changes ahead of spring practice
Assistant coaches Kylin Muñoz and Eric Barber have departed while former assistant coach Pedro Mendes is returning.
FAQ: Everything Minnesotans should know about betting on sports
Sports betting is spreading across America and taking a loud and bold hold on sporting culture, and it could come to Minnesota as soon as next year.
In dark times for the Timberwolves, Rubio was a bright light
The news that Ricky Rubio is retiring over mental health issues ends the NBA career of one of the most uniquely talented players in Timberwolves history.
Gophers 'no longer right fit'; volleyball star Landfair heads to Nebraska
In what is becoming an unwelcome holiday tradition, one of the U's top volleyball players — Taylor Landfair — became a transfer portal present for a Big Ten rival.