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Tracking recent NBA draft picks from the Big Ten Conference
Here are the last NBA draft pick and the number of picks since 2004 by each Big Ten school:
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Gabe Grunewald's funeral, visitation and memorial run announced
The late runner's funeral will be held Monday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.
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Gophers add Georgia defensive back to weekend recruiting haul
Michael Dixon is the sixth player to verbally commit to the Gophers this weekend.
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Gophers add five football recruits to 2020 class
The group includes the team's second international commitment this week.
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To boost crowds, U extends beer and wine sales outside arenas' premium seats
Alcohol sales are quickly becoming the norm at college and university events and would be another attempt at energizing the fan base and boosting revenue.
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Lindsay Whalen video tribute: 'She doesn't just fight back. She wins'
Before her jersey retirement ceremony, the Lynx showed a tribute video for Lindsay Whalen that was narrated by Maya Moore and traced her career from Hutchinson through the WNBA and to her current job as coach of the Gophers.
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Gophers add point guard depth with three-star Florida senior
Rock School (Fla.) three-star senior guard Bryan Greenlee announced Thursday night he committed to play for the Gophers next season.
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Runner Gabe Grunewald dies after long battle with cancer
Gabe Grunewald, 32, was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma in 2009 and inspired thousands with her bravery and resolve.
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Death of Gabe Grunewald sparks outpouring of tributes, emotions
Virtually everyone who crossed paths with Gabriele Grunewald was touched her grace, optimism and perseverance in the face of a cancer diagnosis that took her life at age 32.
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Gophers' top incoming basketball recruit missing start of summer practice
Four-star recruit Isaiah Ihnen's enrollment process is complicated as he makes his way from Germany to Minnesota.
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Former U ticketing director skimmed $361K to feed gambling
Brent A. Holck pleaded guilty to siphoning money from April 2012 to January 2017. The total had not been disclosed until sentencing approached.
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U women's basketball lands five-star transfer Sissoka from Syracuse
Kadiatou Sissoko was a five-star recruit and has three years of eligibility.
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Gophers defenseman Phillips to transfer; Blake star Broz commits
Clayton Phillips, an Edina native, skated in 34 of 38 games as a sophomore for the Gophers this past season. Tristan Broz totaled 62 points last year in his sophomore season at Blake.
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U's Steveson narrowly misses quaifying for U.S. freestyle wrestling team
Gophers wrestler Gable Steveson lost twice to Nick Gwiazdowski at 125 kilograms on Saturday night at the Final X at Rutgers.
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Ex-Gophers runner Grunewald in grave condition, moved to comfort care
Gabriele Grunewald, the Minnesota distance runner who gained a legion of fans during her long bout with cancer, is in grave condition and was moved to comfort care Sunday afternoon.
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'Refreshed' Steveson seeking spot at world championships
The Gophers heavyweight wrestler has turned the page after finishing third at the NCAAs as a freshman.
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Gophers' Ali finishes fourth in steeplechase in NCAA meet
Obsa Ali, the defending champion, had a time of 8 minutes, 40.36 seconds.
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Ogunrinde is fifth in women's hammer throw at NCAA meet
Temi Ogunrinde threw a career-best 225 feet, 10 inches (67.45 meters) and posted a first-team All-America fifth-place finish
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Champion runner Grunewald returns to ICU in Minneapolis
The distance runner's husband, Justin, described her harrowing battle and said she's "not out of the woods yet."
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- G Javian McCollum transferring to Georgia Tech after leading Oklahoma hoops in scoring
- QB Jaden Rashada transfers to Georgia after leaving Arizona State
- Reggie Bush plans to continue his fight against the NCAA after the return of his Heisman Trophy
- 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
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