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Gophers hoops lands Oregon guard transfer after Hawkins' departure
The Gophers had an increasing need at guard after Elijah Hawkins entered the transfer portal earlier this week.
Reusse: Shaver was 'Voice of the North Stars' and an all-time great guy
Al Shaver, who had a premier standing among Minnesota sports radio voices, died Monday at 96. He made many friends and called it like he saw it.
U football continues strong activity in transfer portal with QB addition
The Gophers received a commitment from quarterback Dylan Wittke out of Virginia Tech, who ESPN rated as a Top-40 QB in the Class of 2023.
How will Minnesota be represented in the NFL draft?
Here are some players with state ties to watch for, ranging from a potential top-10 pick to others who might sign with pro teams as undrafted free agents.
Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes
Reggie Bush has his Heisman back.
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Al Shaver, voice of the North Stars, dies at 96
Shaver was the radio play-by-play announcer for the team's entire history. He is enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
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Changing up the guards: Oregon transfer interests U, visits campus
The Gophers are looking to replace guard Elijah Hawkins, who entered the transfer portal on Monday. Brennan Rigsby of Oregon is visiting the U, and a couple others have attracted the team's interest.
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U football lands wide receiver transfer from Georgia
Former Georgia receiver Tyler Williams adds to one of the Big Ten's top transfer classes for P.J. Fleck's Gophers.
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Ex-Gophers forward Payne transferring to Texas A&M
Pharrel Payne, a Cottage Grove native who started for the Gophers this season, says he'll play for the Aggies next season.
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After saying he'd stay, U point guard Hawkins entering transfer portal
Elijah Hawkins, who ranked second in the nation with 7.5 assists last season, said after the Big Ten tournament that he would "definitely be back" with the Gophers.
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McCauley makes golf history for Gophers with comeback for the ages
Isabella McCauley, a star from Simley High School, started Sunday in 18th place but roared back to win a share of the Big Ten title.
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Gophers get transfer commitment from 6-foot-8 Clemson defensive end
Adam Kissayi, who committed to Gophers coach P.J. Fleck last summer before flipping to Clemson, has changed his mind again.
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Gophers' Nubin called his shot, and now he may be NFL draft's top safety
Record-setting Gophers safety Tyler Nubin will realize a childhood dream during the NFL draft this week.
Minnesota college sports goes well beyond the Gophers. Here's a guide to the conferences that include the state's Division II and Division III programs.
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U's McCauley wins share of Big Ten golf title after final-round 64
Isabella McCauley's final round was the best round of any golfer at the competition, and she is the Gophers' first Big Ten champion since 1989.
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Former Cooper football star Howard transfers from LSU to Gophers
Former Cooper star and LSU defensive end Jaxon Howard, the most highly touted high school football recruit in Minnesota last year, has committed to the Gophers
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Former Hopkins basketball star transferring from Michigan to U
The Gophers women's basketball team landed a Minnesota talent Thursday when Hopkins grad Taylor Woodson announced she is transferring to the Gophers.
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Gable Steveson won't defend his Olympic gold medal in wrestling
Former Gophers and Apple Valley wrestling standout Gable Steveson qualified for this weekend's U.S. Olympic trials but did not enter the event.
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Mitchell, a 6-8 rebounding machine, likes the fit with U men's basketball
Frank Mitchell, who ranked fourth nationally in rebounding this past season at Canisius, will be counted on to help replace Pharrel Payne.
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Penn State's starting goalie transfers to Gophers men's hockey
Liam Souliere has been the Nittany Lions' primary starter for the past two seasons and has one year of eligibility remaining.
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Gophers men's basketball lands big-man transfer Mitchell from Canisius
Canisius transfer Frank Mitchell, the nation's fourth-leading rebounder this past season, committed to the Gophers on Wednesday.
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Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame: A class-by-class list of all members
Who's in the Star Tribune Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame? From Bernie Bierman to the latest class, here's the list:
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Scorching hot before the PWHL's break, Minnesota returns Thursday at Montreal
Minnesota vs. Montreal features two stars from the world championships. Kendall Coyne Schofield had nine points in that tournament, and Marie-Philip Poulin scored two goals to help Canada win gold.
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U football adds No. 6 in-state recruit to 2025 class, loses 3 to portal
Andover wide receiver Cameron Begalle committed to the Gophers, but the team also saw two linemen and a defensive back from its spring roster enter the transfer portal.
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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.
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Banham will move on from Gophers women's basketball staff
A member of the Gophers women's basketball staff since fall 2022, Rachel Banham will leave the program when she travels to Connecticut for the upcoming WNBA season
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Around the Region
- Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes
- Former Green Bay player Kayla Karius leaves South Dakota to return to her alma mater as coach
- Longtime Hawkeyes football broadcaster Ed Podolak steps down from his radio analyst role
- Hailey Van Lith trying to make US Olympic 3x3 team; next college choice to come soon
- Sign of the times: NCAA approves coach-to-player helmet communication for 2024 football season
- UConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school's second one-and-done player
- FedEx pledges $25 million over 5 years in NIL program for University of Memphis athletes
- PWHL Minnesota allows late comeback to Montreal, fails to clinch playoff berth
- NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will have a name starting with Utah
- Kansas adds AJ Storr after he led Wisconsin in scoring this past season
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- U football continues strong activity in transfer portal with QB addition
- Gophers hoops lands Oregon guard transfer after Hawkins' departure
- Ex-Gophers forward Payne transferring to Texas A&M
- Changing up the guards: Oregon transfer interests U, visits campus
- Is Christie gone, too? Gophers freshman guard declares for draft.
