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Columnist | Sports

Phone: 612-673-4389

Rachel Blount is a sports columnist and general assignment reporter, with a particular emphasis on Olympic sports.

Shani Marks: For the love of the jump

Triple-jumper Shani Marks has put her life on hold for four years, hoping to make it to the Beijing Olympics -- though she knows there's little chance for a medal.

Updated: February 08, 2012, - 01:05 PM

Penn State rally leaves U women empty

A blistering start didn't lead to a win this time for the Gophers women's basketball team, as the Lady Lions clawed back and won at the wire.

Updated: February 06, 2012, - 06:40 AM

Blount: At 68, she's on trail she helped to blaze

Judy Jungwirth still plays sports she once was banned from for being a girl.

Updated: January 31, 2012, - 11:53 AM

CHART: National Girls and Women in Sports Day

NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY What: A nationwide celebration, now in its 26th year, to honor those who have...

Updated: January 30, 2012, - 10:11 PM

Overdue joy spills over after Gophers women stun Buckeyes

The Gophers won with clean, composed ball, while Tayler Hill & Co. appeared frazzled in a rowdy Barn.

Updated: January 30, 2012, - 06:38 AM

Tayler Hill looks like a star again

The Minnesota prep superstar was a role player her first two years for Big Ten powerhouse Ohio State. But now she has assumed a starring role for the Buckeyes.

Updated: January 29, 2012, - 09:16 AM