Gophers
UMD standout Joey Anderson signs with New Jersey Devils
The former Hill Murray and U.S. junior team player helped the Bulldogs to the NCAA title this season.
Gophers
UConn's Auriemma on Coyle's idea to hire Whalen: 'Wow'
One of the best coaches in women's college basketball history thinks Minnesota made a good call in hiring legendary player.
Gophers
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Whalen's Gophers' contract tops $500,000 after third season
Lindsay Whalen won't make as much as her predecessor initally, but her salary will climb each year.
Gophers
Scoggins: Hiring of Whalen goes beyond public relations
The Gophers are getting plenty of substance with this PR splash: From high school to college to professional to Olympian, Lindsay Whalen is an all-time winner and competitor.
Gophers
Lindsay Whalen to coach Gophers — and play for Lynx
As part of Lindsay Whalen's agreement to become head coach, she will continue to play for the Lynx. Whalen led the Gophers to the NCAA Final Four in 2004.
Minneapolis
Stadium authority pushes back deadline for NCAA Final Four drapes
The glassy U.S. Bank Stadium needs 'darkening' curtains for the 2018 Final Four. A decision on who will install the drapes - and for how much - will be made May 3.
Gophers
Stollings getting big raise by choosing Texas Tech over Gophers
Marlene Stollings received a $200,000 signing bonus and an annual raise of more than $200,000 when she left Minnesota for Texas Tech.
Gophers
Does Gophers job description leave door open for Whalen?
The Gophers have launched the search for a new women's basketball coach, with a job posting allowing for no previous coaching experience.
Gophers
Canceling spring game 'not an option' for young Gophers football
While other programs have canceled their annual scrimmage, Minnesota moved its spring game to get game-like experience. Calling off the game, P.J. Fleck said, "was not an option."
Gophers
Former UW-Milwaukee head coach joining Pitino's staff as assistant
Rob Jeter was a longtime assistant coach under Bo Ryan at Wisconsin-Platteville and Wisconsin. He also played for Ryan at Platteville.
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Xcel marks the spot: UMD banded together to win hockey title
Periods of growing took place throughout an up-and-down season that saw Minnesota Duluth take early lumps as freshmen manned five of the top six defenseman spots, but ended with a title in St. Paul.
Gophers
Hamline's Darwitz chosen D-III women's hockey coach of the year
In Natalie Darwitz's third season, the Pipers went 22-5-3, won their first MIAC tournament postseason title and finished third in the national tournament.
High Schools
Former Apple Valley player Gary Trent Jr. will enter NBA draft
The 6-6 Trent started all 37 games for Duke this season and was third on the team in scoring, averaging 14.5 points per game.
Gophers
Scoggins: Second title puts UMD hockey 'on the map' like never before
The Gophers remain a blue-blood in terms of facilities, resources and visibility. But the UMD Bulldogs don't take a back seat to anyone in pursuing championships right now.
Gophers
Right at home: UMD captures another Frozen Four title in St. Paul
A year after falling in the national championship game, the Bulldogs came back to Xcel Energy Center and won a hockey title in their home state just like in 2011.
Gophers
Bulldogs player from Saskatchewan grieving after Humboldt team tragedy
UMD's Blake Young played for the Battleford North Stars of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, of which Humboldt is a member
Gophers
Nichols leads Oklahoma to gymnastics regional title
Maggie Nichols, the sophomore from Little Canada, won the all-around and had a perfect 10.0 score in vault.
Gophers
Kuhlman doing it all in his UMD finale
The Frozen Four's most outstanding player leaves it all on the ice for his last game
Sports
Pressure-tested UMD, Notre Dame ready for Frozen Four title game
The Bulldogs and Fighting Irish know how to excel in close games, and that could be the case again tonight.
Gophers
UMD, Notre Dame both thriving in pressure games
Something's got to give between Minnesota Duluth and Notre Dame in this matchup of tightrope-walking hockey teams for the national championship in the NCAA Frozen Four.
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