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Trouble on ice? Gophers women swept for only second time since 2010
The Gophers hold a one-point lead over UMD in the WCHA standings after the Bulldogs sweep -- and at risk of finishing in third place for just the second time in program history.
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Reusse: St. Paul Johnson star impresses Musselman at Nevada
Marcus Marshall was a star at St. Paul Johnson. Five years later, he's closing his college career making big shots in a manner his coach hasn't seen before.
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Lyle, Ohio State top Michigan State for first Big Ten victory
JaQuan Lyle led the way with 22 points and all five starters scored in double figures as Ohio State beat Michigan State 72-67 in one of team's most complete games thus far.
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Saturday's college hockey roundup
In Big Ten action, Penn State rallied for four goals in the third period to beat visiting Michigan State 5-3
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College Basketball Insider: Gonzaga is last unbeaten team standing
Gonzaga's not only proved to be in a class of its own so far among league competition, but it pulled off impressive nonconference victories over Florida, Iowa State, Arizona, Washington and Tennessee
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Reusse: I need help understanding P.J. Fleck, and I found it at St. Thomas
As someone who saw his first Gophers game as a 9-year-old in 1954, some assistance is needed to understand new football coach P.J. Fleck. A visit with University of St. Thomas coach Glenn Caruso helped clear up some things.
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Three more former Western Michigan assistants coming to U
The next wave of WMU assistants coming to the Gophers includes a Twin Cities native who used to be an assistant at St. Thomas
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Fleck hires W. Michigan's Ciarrocca as Gophers offensive coordinator
The Broncos ranked ninth in the nation in scoring offense this past season, averaging 41.6 points per game.
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More than 800 days until tipoff, 2019 Final Four planning officially begins
Dozens of supporters, media and Lynx star Lindsay Whalen gathered Tuesday to officially "tip off" the 28-month planning period leading up to the 2019 Final Four at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Northwestern women's basketball player found dead; U game postponed
Northwestern women's basketball player Jordan Hankins has been found dead in her room at the university.
Colleges
The closing moments in Clemson-Alabama championship game
The lead changed hands three times in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter:
Colleges
Clemson's Dabo Swinney adds title to one he won as a player
Swinney won a championship in 1992 as a receiver for Alabama and then led the Tigers to their 35-31 victory over undefeated Alabama on Monday night.
Sports
Former St. Thomas Academy player Schmidt loves being USC holder
A week ago, the Inver Grove Heights native and multisport standout trotted out on the field for one of the biggest moments of his life.
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Reusse: At 80, Hamline's Hutton Arena steeped in basketball lore
Hamline's Hutton Arena, now 80 years old, is steeped in college basketball lore
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Fleck brings crystal clear vision to Gophers football program
P.J. Fleck on Friday spoke excitedly about himself and changes he intends to make. "I'm going to promise you a lot," he said, "because that's the way I live my life."
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Six Western Michigan recruits following Fleck to Minnesota
Word Friday night began to trickle out that players previously committed to Western Michigan are headed to the Gophers.
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- Steve Sloan, former coach and national title-winning QB at Alabama, has died at 79
- Denver beats Boston College 2-0 to win record 10th NCAA hockey national title
- Kalen DeBoer makes unofficial Alabama coaching debut before big crowd at spring game
- Back to back! UConn fans gather to celebrate another basketball championship
- Tennessee Vols wrap up spring practice with Nico Iamaleava finally under center
- Dan Monson hired by Eastern Washington after leading Long Beach State to NCAA Tournament
- Kentucky hires BYU's Mark Pope as men's basketball coach to replace John Calipari
- Donovan Clingan is leaving UConn for the NBA after two seasons, two national titles
- Wisconsin football will host Marshall during 2028 season, the 20th anniversary of last meeting
- USC remains silent on O.J. Simpson's death, underscoring complicated connections to football star
