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Gophers add another open training camp session for fans
The team will practice in front of the public 7:45 p.m. Thursday at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Winfield takes healthy attitude into another new season with Gophers
After missing most of two years, safety Antoine Winfield Jr. can't wait to pop somebody. "If he has a healthy season, he's going to be a terror in the Big Ten, that's for sure," linebacker Carter Coughlin said.
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The sometimes quarterback: Green will get shot to fill void for Gophers
Seth Green has worked his way into the quarterback room a bit more considering the Gophers' depth at that position has been compromised by Zack Annexstad's serious foot injury.
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After trailing by 16, Gophers rally to win Italy exhibition opener
Daniel Oturu, Payton Willis and Alihan Demir lead the Gophers to an opening exhibition victory Tuesday in Italy over Stella Azzurra Academy. It was the U's first of three games on foreign tour this week.
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Things to know about foreign hoops tours, Gophers' trip to Italy
The Gophers men's basketball team is touring Italy. The first of three exhibition games is Tuesday in Rome, and the Gophers are one of three Big Ten teams in Italy right now,.
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Injury ends Gophers quarterback battle. But who'll back up Morgan?
Zack Annexstad's foot injury means the starting QB battle is over, with Tanner Morgan behind center, and the backup will be a true freshman.
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Led by Minnesotans, USA volleyball qualifies for Olympics
Middle blocker Tori Dixon, a former Gopher, is back in a key role with the U.S. after she was forced to miss the 2016 Olympics because of a left knee injury that required reconstructive ACL surgery. She won Sunday on her 27th birthday.
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'Northside for life!' Gophers star Johnson an agent for hope
When Tyler Johnson earned a football scholarship to play for the University of Minnesota, north Minneapolis traveled the five miles to campus with him. The journey began with a choice he made well before arriving on campus.
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Reusse: Shot put or discus, three Otterdahl brothers let it fly
Brothers Payton, Trevor and Max Otterdahl starred at Rosemount and have moved on to promising careers in weight throwing.
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Gophers lose QB Annexstad to 'serious' foot injury
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said quarterback Zack Annexstad felt a "pop" in his foot on Friday. Fellow sophomore Tanner Morgan becomes the likely starter, at least for the team's Aug. 29 opener vs. South Dakota State.
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Five Gophers to watch at Saturday's open football practice
The Gophers opened training camp Wednesday, but Saturday will be their first practice in full pads, and one of three open to the public.
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Federal judge: St. Cloud State athletics fails to provide equal opportunity to women
U.S. District Judge John Tunheim came down on the side of the young women, ordering SCSU to take immediate steps.
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In Italy, U men's basketball will find playing, bonding time
The nine-day trip to Italy starts Saturday, including several games that will give Richard Pitino a chance to see what life is like without stars Amir Coffey and Jordan Murphy.
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Gophers to meet four Top 25 teams from preseason football poll
The Gophers are thought to have a favorable schedule to start the season, but play their last four games against ranked opponents from the Big Ten.
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Gophers list reasons why football season should bring more success
With training camp opening Monday, the team's veterans and coach P.J. Fleck can't wait to see how the season unfolds - one that features a more experienced team and a favorable schedule.
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Pitino seeks 'big changes' to fix U's 3-point shooting problems
The Gophers were among the worst teams in the country last season at three-point shooting, which is something coach Richard Pitino wants to fix when his team goes to Italy soon.
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Scoggins: Forget progress; it's time for Gophers to contend
Factoring returning talent and schedule, anything less than eight wins for the Gophers will be disappointing.
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Gophers open two more training camp practices to the public
The team opens the season 8 p.m. Aug. 29 at TCF Bank Stadium against South Dakota State.
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Gophers' Smith says knee is 'close to 100 percent'
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck limited Rodney Smith's reps in spring practices but said the redshirt senior is cleared to play, while Shannon Brooks, also recovering from a knee injury, will be ready "very shortly."
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Morgan, Annexstad neck and neck in 'very equal' Gophers QB duel
Tanner Morgan and Zack Annexstad split time last year, with Morgan taking over for injured Annexstad about halfway through the season.
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