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Gophers' next big hope at QB loves his family, football and fishing
Athan Kaliakmanis is an Antioch, Ill., native who is soaking up the outdoors in Minnesota while getting ready for training camp.
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Souhan: U coach wants to entertain and win, with Braun leading way
New Gophers women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit sees the wave of exposure for women's sports as something to ride.
Future Gopher Moore is first Minnesota player chosen in draft
Oliver Moore, a center from Mounds View who played for Totino-Grace and the U.S. national team program, went 19th overall to Chicago.
Why is Minnesota such a hotbed of professional wrestling?
Locals helped develop the sport back when wrestling was dominated by major regional centers.
Standout edge rusher from Rogers chooses Oklahoma over Gophers
Wyatt Gilmore, a four-star recruit, also had offers from Oregon, Wisconsin and Iowa. He is considered the No. 2 prospect in the state by one scouting service.
Wild go for size, character by taking Rosemount's Stramel in first round
Charlie Stramel is 6-foot-3, 222 pounds and describes himself as a power forward and chippy playmaker. Despite a rough transition to college hockey, the Wild said they valued his character and competitiveness,
New U women's basketball coach keeps track of Braun's play overseas
First-year Gophers coach Dawn Plitzuweit has been watching her top player, Mara Braun, compete in a 3-on-3 tournament overseas for Team USA — and also will take her squad to Croatia and Greece this summer.
Minnesota's top NHL draft prospect Moore ready for career to take flight
Oliver Moore, who has committed to the Gophers, could be taken among the top 15 players in the first round of the NHL draft.
USA Volleyball Hall of Fame and former U coach Schleuder dies
Minnesota Scene: Stephanie Schleuder coached the Gophers from 1982-94 and Macalester for 12 more years before retiring. She also coached at Bemidji State, Minnesota Duluth and Alabama.
Minnesota to the NBA: Who could be in the next group making the jump?
A three-year streak of Minnesota natives picked in the NBA draft ended last week. Two Gophers (and a former U player) are among the top candidates who could be next in line from the state.
Meet the top-ranked Minnesotans for the NHL draft
NHL Central Scouting ranks the top North American skaters and goaltenders, and 24 players from the state are on the list.
Neal: Former Gopher Tapeh strives to help his native Liberia through schools and coffee beans
The former member of the "Pair and a Spare" backfield at the U struggled after his football career, but he has found renewed purpose.
John Anderson makes it official, will return for 43rd season as Gophers baseball coach
His 1,365 career victories are third among active coaches and the most in Big Ten history.
Gophers women's hoops continues recruiting run on Wisconsin players
Dawn Plitzuweit has landed three players from Wisconsin since taking over as head coach, the latest was McKenna Johnson, who committed this week.
Battle is gone, but U basketball coach focused on players still here
"All of those guys could've left," Ben Johnson said Wednesday. "All of those guys had the option. But each player looks at it differently."
A viral highlight was only the start for the No. 1 boys hoops recruit in Minnesota
Jackson McAndrew's stock continues to soar following his breakout performance for Wayzata in the state championship game.
U men's basketball adds forward from Lithuania to incoming class
Kristupas Keinys, a 6-foot-7 wing, played for his country in the U18 European Championships last season and made his first visit to the United States this month.
Gophers backup goalie leaving team to play in USHL next season
Owen Bartoszkiewicz will join the Youngstown Phantoms, the team for which he played in 2021-22. He retains two years of college eligibility.
Gophers football lands two more recruits, raises profile of 2024 class
With 23 players committed to the 2024 recruiting class — the most among FBS teams — the Gophers currently are ranked 10th nationally by one scouting service.
No. 1-ranked Wisconsin recruit in 2024 class commits to U football
Nathan Roy is the top overall player in Wisconsin and the highest-ranked player in the 2024 class to pick Minnesota.