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Big Ten softball's best hitter? She plays shortstop for the Gophers.
The Gophers will open the Big Ten softball tournament on Wednesday with the conference's top hitter on their side. Jess Oakland has been a force as a sophomore.
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Gophers add running back Jaren Mangham from Michigan State
Jaren Mangham, who's had stops at Colorado, South Florida and Michigan State, is the third running back to transfer to Minnesota this offseason.
Schedule makeover: U women's basketball gets opponents for 18-team Big Ten
With the Big Ten adding four teams for the 2024-25 season, the Gophers are scheduled to play only one conference opponent in a home-and-home series.
Reusse: Former Twins pitching coach Johnson brings his velocity to Georgia
Wes Johnson is the head baseball coach at Georgia where he is still looking for an edge on the pitching mound and still focusing on velocity.
Texas San Antonio big man Edmonds commits to Gophers as a transfer
Colorado native Trey Edmonds scored in double figures 11 times last season before entering the transfer portal and picking Minnesota.
U volleyball adds Oregon transfer who was Minnesota prep star
Kate Thibault, the former Watertown-Mayer standout, will provide immediate depth in the back row. She was the top libero in Minnesota's high school graduating class in 2023.
Home runs by Perry, Berkland power Gophers over Nebraska
Kyle Remington pitched 3⅓ innings of shutout relief with five strikeouts to save the victory. Gophers starter Tucker Novotny allowed two runs and five hits in 5⅓ innings.
WWE releases Gable Steveson, closing a chapter for former Gophers sensation
Gable Steveson, who starred for Apple Valley and the Gophers before winning Olympic gold in 2021, was not a popular figure in the ring for WWE.
Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut is tonight. You can watch for free.
The game between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings is being streamed as part of a free preview of the WNBA's League pass app.
Gophers football: Seven transfers with big impact potential
The Gophers addressed quarterback, running back, wide receiver and offensive line needs through the portal, and made some key pickups on defense, too.
Gophers are finding their golfers at Minnesota high schools
Three of the state's top boys players have committed to the U, and the top-ranked girls player will join her successful sister on the U roster.
U gets Macalester star, N. Mexico St. wing who has been at 3 other schools
Macalester guard Caleb Williams scored 41 points against the Gophers in an exhibition game; New Mexico State wing Femi Odukale has also played at Pitt and Seton Hall.
U's Christie enters transfer portal after previously declaring for draft
There was a scenario where the 6-6 guard would return to the Gophers if he removed his name from the NBA draft. But Christie has now given himself to option to play college basketball elsewhere.
Former Gophers QB Kaliakmanis wins starting job at Rutgers
Incumbent starter Gavin Wimsatt entered the transfer portal after Athan Kaliakmanis' strong showing in the spring game.
Gophers receiver enters transfer portal after enrolling in January
Dallas Sims participated in winter conditioning and spring practice — and then decided he wants to play somewhere other than Minnesota.
Tough question for Gophers donors: Give to the U or to the athletes?
There's a delicate dance of donating to college athletics in 2024. One of the steps is how all parties figure out who gets what and how. That's part of the new world in the NIL era.
U basketball targets Macalester star Caleb Williams, other transfers
Williams, a 6-2 guard who scored 41 points against the U in an exhibition game, visited campus recently. The Gophers still have needs at guard and in the post with the transfer portal closing Wednesday.
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.
U football adds offensive tackle for 2024, edge rusher for 2025
Aluma Nkele, 6-6 and 355 pounds, started five games for Texas-El Paso year and announced his transfer to the Gophers. An Indiana high schooler also committed to the U.
Nine players with Minnesota ties headed to NFL training camps
In addition to drafted players Joe Alt and Tyler Nubin, seven others signed free-agent contracts. The list includes five Gophers and a former Minneapolis North star.