Sports
No. 3 Maryland holds on for 79-76 win over No. 6 Baylor
Coach Brenda Frese figured her team would be healthier entering this exciting stretch of nonconference challenges.
Colleges
Bemidji State wins Division II debut. Johnnies win; UMD, Bethel lose
The Beavers defense stood firm in the fourth quarter against the host Vikings.
Gophers
Gable Steveson wins, but U wrestling loses to Oklahoma State
Despite the heavyweight's efforts, the Gophers lost to the Cowboys at home.
Colleges
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St. Thomas' first D-I football season ends with rout of Presbyterian
The Tommies finished 7-3 in their inaugural FCS season, while extending their home winning streak to 31 games.
Colleges
Watch at noon: St. John's, Bethel, Bemidji St., UMD in college football playoffs
Three games kick off at noon and Minnesota Duluth plays at 1 p.m. Tap here for links for live video, previews and more about today's D-II and D-IIi playoffs.
Wild
Minnesota State Mankato tennis player starts in goal vs. No. 2 Ohio State
After four days of practice, Avery Stilwell turned away 45 shots in her collegiate debut, a 6-3 loss to the Buckeyes.
Gophers
Reusse: Athletes then, ALS warriors now. Honoring 3 Minnesotans fighting a good fight
Chris Engler, Mike Bruss and David Tomassoni will be honored during the Gophers women's hockey game on Saturday afternoon.
Gophers
Minnesota pride: Bueckers faces Gophers on Saturday, with Whalen among her fans
Gophers coach Lindsay said she's proud of Paige Bueckers as a fellow Minnesotan. And UConn coach Geno Auriemma likes how his sophomore sensation is handling everything thrown her way.
Gophers
Souhan: Whalen, Bueckers, Reeve. Great eras will mix in Bahamas this weekend
When Lindsay Whalen's Gophers play Paige Bueckers and Connecticut on Saturday, it will be easy to both reminisce and to see the future.
Colleges
Big Ten Power Rankings: How low must you go to find Gophers' next opponent?
Here are some hints: Indiana lost by 35 points last weekend. Didn't score a touchdown. At home. To Rutgers.
Gophers
Michigan State's renaissance under Mel Tucker leads to showdown vs. Ohio State
College Football Insider: The Spartans were just 2-5 last season but now have a chance to move into first place in the Big Ten East.
Colleges
Reusse: 'Don't sell yourself short' a blueprint for decades of coaching success
Southwest Minnesota State volleyball coach Terry Culhane is retiring soon with a collection of championships.
Colleges
Next chapter: A longtime college coach retires to chase new dreams
Football Across Minnesota: Tom Sawyer arrived at Winona State as a linebacker in the late 1970s and became a fixture as the school's football coach and good guy around town. There's no doubt he'll keep that second role.
Colleges
St. John's, Bethel make NCAA D-III football playoffs; Bemidji St., Duluth in D-II field
Despite losing to St. John's first the second time this season, Bethel University secured one of the five at-large bids in the 32-team NCAA Division III football tournament.
Colleges
Reusse: St. John's winning TD with 1 second left another for the books at Bethel
This was Bethel's second loss of the season, both narrowly to St. John's, and is likely to cost it a berth in the 32-team NCAA Division III bracket that will be announced Sunday.
Colleges
St. Thomas picks apart Drake for 21-14 victory
Isaiah Hall had two interceptions for the Tommies on Saturday, and he also blocked a field goal.
Colleges
Women's college basketball powers have sights on Minneapolis Final Four
From Lindsay Whalen to Paige Bueckers, there's been a buzz about Minnesota women's hoops, leading the state hosting another Final Four in April.
Vikings
Unlikely interview set Staley on journey from St. Thomas to head coach of the Chargers
Glenn Caruso took a chance on Brandon Staley, giving a former quarterback a job as a defensive assistant. Staley credits St. Thomas for the foundation that led him to the NFL.
Colleges
Four early-season women's college basketball games to watch
The Battle 4 Atlantis tournament could produce a big showdown between UConn and South Carolina on Nov. 22.
Colleges
Ten teams with the best chance to reach the Women's Final Four in Minneapolis
Only four can make it, but here's an early look from Kent Youngblood on who has the best chance, come April 1-3.
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