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Rachel Blount is a sports columnist and general assignment reporter, with a particular emphasis on Olympic sports.
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U volleyball: In Harms' way? She'll tip or blast it

The Gophers senior has added finesse to her power game, keeping opponents guessing at the volleyball net.

Updated: November 30, 2012, - 12:51 PM

Virginia switches defenses, routs U women's basketball

The Gophers started well, but were dominate inside by the Cavaliers in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

Updated: November 30, 2012, - 07:00 AM

Hirt regaining confidence for U women's basketball

Kayla Hirt, a Gophers forward, has missed two seasons because of knee injuries. But she has finally taken off her knee brace. Summary.

Updated: November 29, 2012, - 06:42 AM

U women win No. 200 for Borton, take Subway Classic

Pam Borton didn't downplay the milestone, but shifted her focus to a long season ahead.

Updated: November 19, 2012, - 07:20 AM

U women lead by 44 at half, crush Ohio

The Gophers set a team record for biggest halftime margin, and Pam Borton won her 199th game.

Updated: November 17, 2012, - 07:40 PM

Loberg back in Gophers' women's basketball lineup, but as reserve

The senior post missed the team's opening weekend of games after knee surgery.

Updated: November 16, 2012, - 10:34 PM

Lawsuit pits horse tracks over agreement on purses

Running Aces sued to void a contract that requires it to contribute to Canterbury Park. At issue is a deal with a casino.

Updated: November 14, 2012, - 10:30 PM

Santana jumped at the chance to serve for Gophers volleyball

Freshman Daly Santana, a native of Puerto Rico, is too busy to worry about cultural differences and the cold.

Updated: November 14, 2012, - 08:58 PM

Bethel coach makes WWII pilgrimage

In January, Steve Johnson will return to the battlefields of Europe for the third time, to stand where the American servicemen of Easy Company fought and died and triumphed during World War II. The Bethel football coach will be thinking of their sacrifice on Monday as well, when Americans observe the Veterans Day holiday.

Updated: November 12, 2012, - 07:11 AM