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Grocholski scores career-high 26 as Gophers women trounce Norfolk State
Grace Grocholski made nine of 14 shots overall and went 5-for-8 on three-pointers. The freshman had 17 points in the first half as Minnesota built an 18-point halftime lead.
Former Wild coach Evason on firing: 'You just know. You have a feeling'
The team's coach for four-plus seasons says he has no ill will in wide-ranging interview two days after dismissal.
UMD football player who transferred from North Dakota State dies at 22
Defensive lineman Reed Ryan died of cardiac arrest, according to a former coach. He played for NDSU for four seasons before going to Duluth.
Neal: This squad, from Minnesota and all over, is off to the Final Four
St. Paul's Justin Oliver coaches a "melting pot" team with talented players from places near and far. They'll be trying to win their first national championship later this week.
Gophers QB shakeup continues as Kaliakmanis and backup off roster
Coach P.J. Fleck met with Gophers quarterbacks and would not guarantee who the starter would be next season — and that he would be looking outside the roster for options.
New Wild coach Hynes runs first practice with emphasis on speed
Fixing the penalty kill is also a high priority for John Hynes, although the team seemed to solve some issues during Tuesday's win.
Meet the girls hockey Dream Team — and the 15 who almost made it
Two of the six Dream Team players have committed to St. Thomas and one to the Gophers — and we also introduce you to a group of stars who made picking the team so difficult.
Bill Belichick had Tom Brady at QB; P.J. Fleck had . . . Tanner Morgan
The Gophers under P.J. Fleck were a vastly different team with Tanner Morgan at quarterback. His latest quarterback, Athan Kaliakmanis, looks set to join the list of QBs who didn't work out for Fleck.
'I'll be ready.' Brown keeps promise with excellent effort to beat OKC.
After starting the season by getting only mop-up duty — if he got on the floor at all — Troy Brown Jr. stepped into the rotation when Jaden McDaniels got hurt.
Bay Area natives bond as Gophers basketball teammates
Despite the loss to San Francisco, northern Californians Mike Mitchell Jr. and Jack Wilson were grateful to return home to see family and revisit their days in high school.
Two Gophers players named to second-team All-Big Ten football
Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson and offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery were selected by coaches and media members. Other conference awards were also announced.
LSU's Angel Reese back with the No. 7 Tigers after four-game absence
LSU star forward Angel Reese, who has missed four games for undisclosed reasons, is rejoining the No. 7 Tigers in advance of their matchup with ninth-ranked Virginia Tech on Thursday night.
Northwestern (St. Paul) falls in NCAA Division III volleyball
New York University outlasted Northwestern (St. Paul) 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III volleyball tournament in Claremont, Calif.
In Hynes' first game, Wild return to being tough to play against
The Wild made a good first impression on new coach John Hynes. They were stingy in their own zone and took advantage offensively when it mattered most.
NASCAR to include streaming in new seven-year media rights deal
NASCAR has added two new partners and streaming elements to a seven-year, $7.7 billion media rights deal announced Wednesday that will run from 2025 through the 2031 season.
Sister of ex-Gophers star makes leap to become top scorer for St. Thomas
Amber Scalia has gone from role player as a freshman to leading the team in scoring so far this year as the Tommies play host to a Power Five opponent for the first time.
Who'll play QB? Vikings will spend bye week pondering that question.
Despite throwing four interceptions against the Bears, Joshua Dobbs said he is "growing by leaps and bounds" in learning the Vikings' offense. But are his skills in line with how the team wants to attack opponents' defenses?
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La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: This squad, from Minnesota and all over, is off to the Final Four
St. Paul's Justin Oliver coaches a "melting pot" team with talented players from places near and far. They'll be trying to win their first national championship later this week.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Don't worry about Evason. Hockey coaches are just like cats.
Nowhere in North America's four major men's sports can a coach find himself on the way out as suddenly as in the NHL — or on the way back in after getting fired,
Vikings
Who'll play QB? Vikings will spend bye week pondering that question.
In loss to Bears, Vikings defense needed more help from O'Connell
Is O'Connell willing to have a high-risk, high-reward Vikings QB?
Rookie receiver Addison hits a lull, adding to Vikings offensive ills
Wild
Former Wild coach Evason on firing: 'You just know. You have a feeling'
New Wild coach Hynes runs first practice with emphasis on speed
New coach, new result: Wild snap 7-game losing streak by beating Blues
In Hynes' first game, Wild return to being tough to play against
Gophers
Grocholski scores career-high 26 as Gophers women trounce Norfolk State
Gophers QB shakeup continues as Kaliakmanis and backup off roster
Two Gophers players named to second-team All-Big Ten football
Bay Area natives bond as Gophers basketball teammates
Wolves
'I'll be ready.' Brown keeps promise with excellent effort to beat OKC.
Wolves out of in-season tournament, get two opponents for next week
Edwards leaves with hurt hip after leading Wolves rally to beat Thunder
Sands casino family says they'll buy majority of Mavs from Cuban. AP source says valuation is $3.5B
Loons
Neal: This squad, from Minnesota and all over, is off to the Final Four
Minnesota United CEO Ballard says GM El-Ahmad will be worth the wait
Golden Boot winner Denis Bouanga scores only goal as LAFC knocks out Seattle 1-0 in MLS playoffs
Women's soccer falls short in medical support and pay, World Cup survey claims
Lynx
Souhan: Hey, ESPN — You're so wrong about Minnesota sports
Collier on Lynx: 'I feel like this is my team now'
Five things to know about Minnesota hoops legend Jim Petersen
Reusse: 'Jim Pete' fired up with cancer surgery behind him, Wolves season ahead
Twins
Gray and Maeda are gone. So what's next for the Twins rotation?
Cardinals sign Gray for $75 million to lead revamped pitching rotation
Ex-Twins pitcher Maeda gets two-year deal with Tigers, source says
Twins mailbag: Broadcast deals, big contracts and shrinking payroll
High Schools
Meet the girls hockey Dream Team — and the 15 who almost made it
Hooray for bold coaching! Inside two decisions with state titles at stake
Prep Athletes of the Week: Minnehaha Academy star chases hoops dream
'The sadness' at Edina tops seven classes of Prep Bowl moments
Outdoors
Wisconsin firearms deer harvest by hunters takes a dive, too
Anderson: With bat or shotgun, Ted Williams hit home runs in Minnesota
Route nearly mapped out for bike trail from Bloomington to Crystal
What is Minnesota's deepest lake?
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