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Minn. legislative auditor expects to prepare report on U's policies on harassment
Regents chair says U is attacking problem "every which way."
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Ex-Gophers player helps Jarvis Thomas turn into a high-major talent
Former Gophers center Jonathan Williams provided guidance for Orono junior Jarvis Thomas, who is now a major-college prospect and dunking sensation
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Scoggins: Gophers' chance on Allister as young softball coach pays off
Jessica Allister proved that sometimes the fifth choice is the right choice, as evident by the transformation of Gophers softball under her leadership.
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Let's play (at least) two: Gophers prepare for a long day of baseball at Purdue
Forces beyond the Gophers baseball team's control have led to one crazy finish to the regular season.
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Motivated Gophers softball ready to move on from seeding snub and play
Following a week of answering questions about not receiving a top 16 seed, the 54-3 Gophers open NCAA tournament play Friday in Alabama.
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U regents defend leak probe over latest sexual harassment allegations
Letter to governor and all 201 legislators underscores that regents are concerned about sexual misconduct.
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A look at the Tuscaloosa Regional NCAA softball teams
The Gophers join Alabama, Louisiana Tech and Albany in the double-elimination bracket.
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All about that change: Groenewegen dominates Gophers softball opponents
Sara Groenewegen and her changeup give the Gophers a chance vs. anyone. She has eight career no-hitters and holds the Gophers' all-time strikeout record, with 1,187.
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MSU Mankato track and field standout killed in highway collision
Jeffrey DeCock, 22, a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference champion in the high jump, died in the crash Tuesday morning.
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Report: U fundraiser inappropriately touched, hugged female employee
The university's Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action determined Randy Handel "created an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment."
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By the numbers: Why Sara Groenewegen is the face of Gophers softball
Senior pitcher Sara Groenewegen is at or near the top of nearly every category.
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Gophers softball team is No. 1 (if you poll college coaches)
After not being among the 16 teams seeded in the NCAA tournament, the Gophers were treated more favorably by coaches voting in the final softball poll of the season.
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Selling naming rights to Mariucci and Williams Arena is a 'possibility'
While there are no plans anytime soon to remove Mariucci and Williams from the building names, a University of Minnesota official said adding a sponsor name to those buildings and their existing names is a "possibility."
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Tuscaloosa Regional softball schedule
The Gophers and Louisiana Tech kick the regional off at 1:30 p.m. on Friday
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USA Today/NFCA coaches poll
The top-ranked Gophers, who did not get a top 16 seed in the NCAA tournament, received 18 of 32 first-place votes.
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Kessel's rage: Former U star's outbursts help Penguins to victory
The former Gophers star pounded his fists, pointed fingers and yelled at himself before scoring the game-winning goal for the Penguins Monday night.
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Gophers target Kalscheur talks Howard Pulley's hot start and the U
Juniors Gabe Kalscheur, Tre Jones and Gophers commit Daniel Oturu have led Howard Pulley's AAU team to 17 consecutive wins
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Shocked, angry Gophers vow to regroup after NCAA softball snub
After seeing they'd be sent on the road, one Gophers softball player said: "We were mad, sad, angry, whatever. But we took a couple minutes to digest it and tried to find a way to move on."
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Scoggins: NCAA looks at Gophers' 54-3 softball record and just shrugs
How did a committee of softball experts look at the Gophers' historic season and decide they don't deserve to host a regional as a top 16 seed? Did they forget a secret handshake or something?
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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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