Gophers
Reusse: Legendary St. Olaf swim coach 'Haucker' dies at 87
Dave Hauck died at 87 over the weekend in Northfield. He was among the Four Horsemen of St. Olaf coaches: Porter, Gelle, Dimick and Hauck.
Gophers
Scoggins: U president Gabel knows big-picture importance of Gophers sports
As she takes over the top post at a Big Ten school, Joan Gabel knows that her legacy will be defined in some measure by what happens on the athletic side.
Gophers
U's star diver Bacon needs to change her game to live Olympic dream
In diving circles, Gophers diver Sarah Bacon is recognized as a master on the 1-meter board. But that won't help her pursue a dream of getting to the 2020 Olympics.
Gophers
North Dakota hockey's career leading scorer, Greg Johnson, dies at 48
Johnson played for North Dakota from 1989 to 1993 and is also the school's reigning leader in assists.
Gophers
Minnehaha's Suggs wins third gold medal with USA basketball
The incoming senior at Minnehaha Academy, a top recruit of Division I football and basketball programs, scored 15 points to help lead his team to a championship in Greece.
Gophers
WCHA's demise stems from geography, struggling programs
Seven teams plan to abandon the league, compounding problems for Alaska's two college hockey programs.
Gophers
Evolution of the WCHA's membership
A look at the WCHA circa 2012-13 and last season, and a glance at the soon-to-be-named conference coming in 2021-22, featuring seven current WCHA members:
Local
Former St. Cloud State swim star, ex-St. Ben's coach to lead UCLA team
"The legacy of athletic and academic excellence at UCLA is unmatched," said Jordan Wolfrum.
Gophers
Seven schools, including Mankato, Bemidji State, begin process of leaving WCHA
The three current members of the WCHA men's league that aren't involved in the move are the ones that are the furthest away from the Minnesota-based conference — Alabama Huntsville, Alaska and Alaska Anchorage.
Gophers
Reusse: Coverage of women's sports calls for candor, not coddling
Forty-seven years after Title IX, 38 years after the NCAA became involved in women's athletics, we're still often treating women's athletic competition with a caution that helps no one.
Gophers
NCAA Final Four economic infusion for Twin Cities set at $143 million
April college basketball tournament resulted in $23 million in tax revenue.
Gophers
University of Illinois inches closer to adding hockey program
Athletic director Josh Whitman said the school was close to an announcement within the past six weeks, but partnerships still need to be completed. The target date for beginning Big Ten play is the fall of 2022.
Twins
![Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron (24) reacted after hitting a foul ball in the second inning. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/3D4RIADZNGMXGQOGJQ7EUXKLEI.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Reusse: Cron's baseball family pedigree helping him fit in nicely
Joe Mauer's replacement at first base might be headed to Cleveland for the All-Star Game.
Duluth
Sandelin, Minnesota Duluth agree to four-year extension
Scott Sandelin, who has led the Bulldogs to three NCAA championships, including the past two, interviewed with the NHL's Anaheim Ducks this week. The new deal runs through the 2024-25 season.
Vikings
Souhan: Warren a good choice to take on hypocrisy of college sports
Kevin Warren accomplished all that he could with the Vikings as their chief operating officer. Now he's off the lead the Big Ten, which should not be his destination job.
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.
Wild
WCHA names NSIC's Flowers as women's league commissioner
The Iowa native and former Winona State volleyball player takes over for Katie Million, who left to become USA Hockey's director of women's national team programs.
Sports
Scoggins: St. Thomas AD Esten the right man to handle MIAC mess
Phil Esten knew that his alma mater was on shaky ground with the MIAC because that tension was part of the conversation when he sought the job.
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:
Browse Sports Sections
Connect with Star Tribune Sports
Around the Region
- Severe storms blitz the US South again after one of the most active tornado periods in history
- College football portal classes: Ole Miss all in, Ohio State shops high end. Prime restocks again
- Michigan's Edwards, Texas' Ewers, Colorado's Hunter among 6 on college football video game cover
- Stanford names basketball court "Tara VanDerveer Court" for retired Hall of Famer, winningest coach
- NCAA removes cap on official recruiting visits in basketball to deal with unlimited transfers
- Ex-major league outfielder Monte Harrison, 28, plans to walk on with Arkansas Razorbacks football
- Marquette athletic director Bill Scholl plans to retire as he ends a decade-long tenure
- After Barstool Sports sponsorship fizzles, Snoop Dogg brand is attached to Arizona Bowl, fo shizzle
- Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protection
- Georgia's Kirby Smart becomes the nation's highest-paid college football coach at $13m annually
