Gophers
Whalen's top assistant taking Fairfield coaching job
Thibault-DuDonis played an instrumental role on Lindsay Whalen's Gophers women's basketball staff for four seasons, including handling recruiting.
Lynx
Rhyne Howard goes No. 1 in WNBA Draft; Lynx add two picks
Kentucky guard Rhyne Howard went No. 1 overall to Atlanta while the Lynx drafted N.C. State's Kayla Jones and former Rogers and South Dakota star Hannah Sjerven.
Lynx
WNBA draft: Five players who caught our eye during March Madness
Louisville's Emily Engstler and South Carolina's Destanni Henderson are among the draft-eligible players who boosted their profiles during the postseason.
Colleges
A hockey title slips away, making more heartbreak for Mankato
A dominant two periods of hockey at the NCAA men's Frozen Four had produced a 1-0 lead for Minnesota State Mankato. Then everything went wrong.
Colleges
Fans deflate after Mankato collapses in Frozen Four championship game
What started as a happy night took a downturn in the third period.
Colleges
Minnesota State Mankato sees NCAA hockey title dream disappear
Denver abruptly turned around the game, after trailing 1-0 to the Mavericks through two periods, with five goals in the third period, including two empty-netters.
Colleges
NCAA men's hockey title game recap
Denver goalie Magnus Chrona goalie made 24 saves and kept his team in the game against Minnesota State Mankato.
Colleges
Transfers helped both Mavericks, Pioneers reach NCAA title game
Three transfers at Minnesota State Mankato had a goal or an assist, or both in the national semifinals, while Denver had one transfer with a goal in the Pioneers' semifinal.
Gophers
Gophers baseball loses to Maryland in Siebert Field opener
The Terrapins hit five home runs — three with one runner aboard — to the Gophers' two.
Colleges
MSU Mankato's Sandelin savors rare chance to show off for his dad
Scott Sandelin, three-time winner of the men's hockey national title as Minnesota Duluth's coach, will see his son Ryan try for his first.
Colleges
MSU Mankato goaltender McKay snags Hobey Baker Award
A senior from Illinois, Dryden McKay beat out a couple of Minnesotans, Ben Meyers of the Gophers and Bobby Brink of Denver.
Colleges
MSU Mankato's hockey success spins from stealthy chat, pizza buffet
It began at a Pizza Ranch in Iowa, where coach Mike Hastings convinced school officials he knew the answer to "Why not us?"
Colleges
Frozen Four final preview: Minnesota State Mankato vs. Denver
The Pioneers are playing for their ninth NCAA title, the Mavericks for their first.
Gophers
Gophers overwhelmed by Mavericks; Mankato to meet Denver for title
Minnesota State Mankato gave up an early goal, then tightened up its defense and unleashed its offense on the Gophers to win its 18th game in a row and reached the Frozen Four title game for the first time.
Colleges
Reusse: Cast aside, MSU Mankato now a national power under Hastings
During the men's college hockey shake-up caused by the Big Ten, MSU Mankato was left behind when a new conference was formed. The message directed at the Mavericks' program was clear.
Colleges
Denver overcomes Michigan in overtime, advances to Frozen Four championship
A goal by Carter Savoie on an assist from Bobby Brink propelled the Pioneers, seeking their ninth national title.
Gophers
Game 2 recap: Minnesota State Mankato 5, Gophers 1
A pair of centers and a sturdy goaltender made up the three stars.
Gophers
Goalie coach Poderzay went from Mavericks to Gophers
He trained Minnesota State Mankato's goalies for six years before he joined the Gophers for this season.
Minnesota State Mankato ousts Gophers from Frozen Four, will play Denver for its first title
Minnesota State Mankato gave up an early goal, then tightened up its defense and unleashed its offense on the Gophers to win its 18th game in a row and reached the Frozen Four title game for the first time.
Gophers
Game 1 recap: Denver 3, Michigan 2 (OT)
Carter Savoie scored the winner and landed the first star.
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