12 years ago, the Gophers played in an amazing NCAA volleyball regional
The regional semifinal between Minnesota and Georgia Tech, which featured a 48-46 set, remains one of the most memorable events among those who follow volleyball.
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Parise could return to Wild's top line vs. Oilers, McDavid
In the Friday morning skate, Nino Niederreiter was back with Erik Haula and Jason Pominville and Zach Parise was back with Eric Staal and Charlie Coyle.
Joe Berger leaves field after stretching; Harrison Smith still out
Center Joe Berger, who missed last week's game because of a concussion, went through stretching exercises but then left the field at Winter Park.
Vikings' interior offensive line will have matchups to watch in Jacksonville
However the Vikings decide to attack the Jaguars defense, they'll need the interior trio along the line to play well on Sunday.
Sports
Up close: Your guide to the Vikings-Jacksonville game
Stats, depth charts and more for Thursday's game between Jacksonville and the Vikings. Plus the latest player news, injury information and box scores from every NFL game.
Gophers
Tapp twins helped raise bar for Gophers volleyball
Coach Hugh McCutcheon pushed the Tapp twins - Paige and Hannah - to new heights as part of a six-member senior class that has brought Minnesota to volleyball's Sweet 16 at the Sports Pavilion.
Gophers
Reusse: Hamline beats St. Thomas for first time in 36 years (and three arenas)
Ain't sports great? The Pipers were 4-21 in men's hoops last season, and the Tommies were the national champions.
Sports
Is Saturday the end of the line for NDSU's five-year title streak?
The five-time defending national champion Bison are the No. 1 seed in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. Their only loss this season was South Dakota State. The rematch is Saturday.
Wolves
Wolves get 'disconnected' and 'undisciplined' in another loss, Towns says
Until the fourth quarter in Toronto, the Wolves built separate leads of nine, 10 and 12 points in the first half and held the lead at the end of their usually troublesome third quarter.
Wolves
Monster dunk video: With no regard for Ricky Rubio's life
The Timberwolves latest collapse was punctuated with this dunk by Demar DeRozan over Wolves guard Ricky Rubio late in the fourth quarter.
Gophers
Gophers' women's basketball smothers Army
Carlie Wagner scored 20 points and Gadiva Hubbard 18 as the Gophers routed Army 70-52 on Thursday night in nonconference women's basketball at Williams Arena.
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