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University of Minnesota Duluth recreational ice rink reopens after two years
The recreational rink needed $3.6 million in work.
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Gophers-Michigan State hockey preview
The Gophers started their current five-game winning streak with a victory over Michigan State on Jan. 11.
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Marcus Fuller's Big Ten power rankings
Maryland has taken over the top spot in this week's list.
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Hartman: New commissioner Warren great for Big Ten, Coyle says
Kevin Warren, the former chief financial officer of the Vikings, took over as Big Ten commissioner for the retiring Jim Delany last month.
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Gameday preview: Gophers women's basketball at Wisconsin
The Gophers had a 13-game winning streak against Wisconsin ended by the Badgers on Jan. 22.
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Aggressive Gophers crush Wisconsin, boost NCAA tournament chances
Four Gophers players finished in double figures, led by a career-high 21 points from Payton Willis. The Gophers beat their rival at home for the first time since 2014.
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Gophers-Wisconsin game recap
A look back at Wednesday night's game.
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Pregame: Minnesota natives on both sides adds to Gophers-Badgers rivalry
The Gophers and Badgers men's basketball teams will start five players combined from Minnesota in Wednesday's game at the Barn. That adds fuel to the Border Battle rivalry.
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Gophers-Badgers at Barn tonight for much more than bragging rights
The Gophers and Badgers are separated by only one game in the Big Ten, but they're not nearly as close when it comes to NCAA men's basketball tournament consideration.
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After tumultuous week, energized Badgers coming to the Barn
Kobe King's sudden decision to transfer away form Wisconsin and Maple Grove's Brad Davison's latest suspension were followed by an upset win instead of a collapse.
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Gophers-Wisconsin men's basketball game preview
Minnesota (11-10, 5-6 Big Ten) enters Wednesday's border battle against Wisconsin (13-9, 6-5) having only one victory in the past 10 meetings between the programs.
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Class of 2020 receiver McGill will delay enrolling at U for a year
The Texas receiver is a three-star recruit.
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Powell, Bello honored for big week in Big Ten women's basketball
The Gophers' Jasmine Powell was chosen Big Ten co-freshman of the week in women's basketball.
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Getting noticed: U center Oturu among finalists for Wooden Award
Gophers sophomore center Daniel Oturu is putting up some of the best statistics of any college basketball player in the country.
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U cornerback Thomas plans to transfer; three walk-ons get scholarships
Kiondre Thomas played in 32 games for Minnesota .He will be a graduate transfer for his final year of eligibility.
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Gophers' Thomas enters transfer portal
Cornerback Kiondre Thomas will be a graduate transfer with one season of eligibility remaining.
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22 rebounds and more: Bello wills Gophers past Rutgers in double OT
Taiye Bello led the way with 19 points and 22 rebounds. She also blocked four shots and made two of her 19 free throws to send the game into overtime.
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Ex-Gopher QB Chris Streveler leaving CFL as a 'legend' to pursue NFL dream
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to release Chris Streveler so he can try to find a spot in the NFL after playing for the U and the University of South Dakota. So how did he become a Canadian legend?
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Former U linebacker Wilson's move to Kansas City pays off quite well
Damien Wilson had options, but he liked Kansas City's direction. Now he's a Super Bowl champion.
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Gophers men's hockey team extends winning streak to five by sweeping Badgers
Four weeks remain in the regular season, and three of the Gophers' series will be against teams in the Big Ten's top five.
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Around the Region
- 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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