Gophers sports
Complete coverage of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA. Latest scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.
Gophers
Gophers' NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships qualifiers
A look at the Gophers athletes competing for national titles.
Gophers
Gophers get commitment from Nashville tight end
Austin Henderson is the seventh member of the 2020 recruiting class.
Vikings
Big Ten to name Vikings' chief operating officer Kevin Warren commissioner
Kevin Warren played a key role in the construction of U.S. Bank Stadium and the Vikings' training complex in Eagan. The official announcement is scheduled for 11 a.m. today.
Gophers
With Coffey gone, new Gophers guard Carr will get big chance to reach big goals
The transfer from Pittsburgh impressed last season, but that was in practice after NCAA denied his waiver request to play immediately for the Gophers.,
Vikings
Gophers' Coughlin honed pass-rushing technique with Broncos star
Senior defensive end Carter Coughlin spent a recent few days on the UNLV campus working with Broncos great Von Miller and other NFL-caliber players at Miller's pass-rush summit.
Gophers
Reusse: Gophers make sweet softball music despite their challenges
A northern climate is a big disadvantage for baseball and softball, but when you take on the challenge and reach the Women's College World Series, it's an amazing experience.
Gophers
Gophers eliminated after weather delay, late rally vs. Washington
The Gophers plated two runs in the seventh inning but couldn't top the Huskies, nor Mother Nature, in a Women's College World Series elimination game delayed more than three hours by thunderstorms.
Gophers
Gophers release junior college safety Owens from National Letter of Intent
Junior college All-American Gervarrius Owens might have competed for a starting job with the Gophers this fall. Instead, he's taking his talents to Houston.
Gophers
Reusse: Gophers meet their match, and more, vs. Pac-12 softball foes
The Gophers arrived to the Women's College World Series hoping to discover if the Pac-12's long-held mastery in softball was ready to be challenged. There was a definite answer.
Gophers
Opening loss puts Gophers softball in a deep hole at WCWS
To advance to the championship series, the Gophers would have to win two games Saturday, and two more on Sunday.
Gophers
Reusse: Gophers' Arneson burning for more moments in College World Series
Over the past four postseason games, Allie Arneson has five hits and five RBI — including Thursday's hit off Rachel Garcia, a two-time National Player of the Year.
Gophers
Next up for U: An elimination game with another mighty Pac-12 foe
The loser of Minnesota-Washington on Saturday will be sent home. Here's a preview of that high-stakes game:
Gophers
Reusse: Gophers dust off after loss, prepare for another Pac-12 power
After losing to UCLA on Thursday in the opening round of the Women's College World Series, the Gophers are keeping their heads up with eyes on Saturday's elimination game vs. Washington.
Gophers
UCLA attacks Gophers early, late in 7-2 softball World Series opener
Bubba Nickles homered on the fourth pitch of the game off Gophers ace Amber Fiser in the opening game of the Women's College World Series and the Bruins responded to a U rally with a big inning.
Gophers
NWHL plows forward with plans for next season amid player boycott
The Minnesota Whitecaps' league says it's 'open for business,' and intent on growing women's hockey.
Gophers
Gophers open football season with 8 p.m. kickoff against SDSU in August
Five of the 12 game times for the upcoming Gophers football season have been decided.
Gophers
Coming back would have helped Gophers, but not Amir Coffey's draft stock
Amir Coffey would have helped the Gophers had he returned for his senior year, and his presence might have elevated a good team into something special. So what's the argument for turning pro?
Gophers
Coffey makes it official: He's leaving Gophers to go pro
Following a spring of testing the waters with NBA team workouts, the 6-foot-8 former Hopkins standout received enough positive feedback to bypass his senior year with the Gophers.
Gophers
U softball created killer schedule with purpose that's paying off
Coach Jamie Trachsel confirmed that a tough schedule was meant to nullify the reasoning the NCAA used to send the 2017 Gophers on the road for a regional after a 54-3 start.
Browse Sports Sections
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
Connect with Star Tribune Sports
Most Read
- U football continues strong activity in transfer portal with QB addition
- Gophers hoops lands Oregon guard transfer after Hawkins' departure
- After saying he'd stay, U point guard Hawkins entering transfer portal
- Ex-Gophers forward Payne transferring to Texas A&M
- U's McCauley wins share of Big Ten golf title after final-round 64
