Vikings
Scoggins: McCarthy or Maye? Ex-U coach breaks down Vikings' options
The two quarterbacks in the NFL draft most linked with the Vikings both played the Gophers last season in the span of a month.
Colleges
Neal: Let's celebrate women's basketball. Let's also do better by its players.
So many good things are happening in women's basketball at this NCAA tournament. But racism, misogyny and the unequal playing field continue to creep in.
Local
Fans pack Minneapolis women's sports bar for the NCAA Women's Final Four
The crowd included a mix of fans for all teams, though most said they were rooting for Iowa and Caitlin Clark.
Colleges
How to watch women's Final Four (without paying) if you don't get ESPN
You can watch the UConn-Iowa game tonight for free at a Minneapolis movie theater, or try out these streaming TV hacks.
Gophers
Transfers make big mark on men's Final Four, especially the underdogs
All four teams have transfers who have played key roles this season. North Carolina State, which is making a surprising run as a No. 11 seed, has seen the biggest boost.
Colleges
Paige vs. Caitlin in the Final Four. 'It will be epic,' Reeve says.
Cheryl Reeve, Lindsay Whalen and others are riveted by Friday's Final Four matchup between Iowa and UConn and talked about what they're expecting to see.
Gophers
Eden Prairie native Jackson Blake among three Hobey Baker finalists
Macklin Celebrini (Boston U.), Jackson Blake (North Dakota) and Cutter Gauthier (Boston College) were named Hobey Baker Award Hat Trick finalists.
Colleges
Scoggins: Transcendent stars meet again in Bueckers vs. Clark battle
Friday night's NCAA semifinal between Paige Bueckers of UConn and Caitlin Clark of Iowa — their first on-court meeting since 2021 — will have millions of TV viewers riveted. But neither player needs a title to validate her legacy.
Colleges
Reusse: Another N.C. State team a big part of college ball's golden age
Men's college basketball was in a golden age in the 1980s, and Jim Valvano's Wolfpack helped make it so with a run of upsets that led them to the NCAA title. Is there another such run coming?
Colleges
L.A. Times writer apologizes for column about LSU women's basketball team
Ben Bolch apologized for his choice of words in writing about the LSU team, and the news organization made several editing changes to his column after it was published.
Colleges
'We're a basketball school now.' Mankato celebrates college champs.
Minnesota State Mankato became the first Division II program in 40 years to win both the women's and men's championships in the same season.
Colleges
NCAA women's basketball: Watch (for free) tonight even if you don't have ESPN
Tonight's big doubleheader is being shown on ESPN. Here's how to get the games, even if you don't currently subscribe to the sports network.
Colleges
Here's the story LSU coach Kim Mulkey threatened with legal action
Two years of reporting and writing went into Washington Post reporter Kent Babb's story on the LSU women's basketball coach. Read the story here.
Colleges
Mankato's magic Monday: MSU celebrating 2 national titles today
Minnesota State's women's basketball team won the NCAA Division II title on Friday and the men followed by winning their title game on Saturday. Here's how the teams will be honored.
High Schools
High school sports and NIL: Bigger things are ahead for younger stars
Name, image and likeness deals are already expanding beyond college sports. Some top metro boys basketball players are aligned with a barbershop. The top girls hockey player touts a fitness center. Another high school standout represents a chain of chicken restaurants.
Colleges
Souhan: Want the best of NCAA basketball? Watch the women.
The NCAA women's bracket is far more interesting than the men's, with superstar players, dynamic coaches and plenty of heavyweight programs showing off their skill.
Colleges
Aziaha James scores 27, leads NC State to 76-66 win over Texas, first women's Final Four since 1998
Aziaha James made a career-high seven 3-poiners and scored 27 points, and third-seeded North Carolina State earned its first trip to the Final Four of the women's NCAA Tournament since 1998, beating top-seeded Texas 76-66 on Sunday.
Colleges
Michigan, BC complete Frozen Four field at X
The Wolverines and Eagles will be joined by Denver and Boston University on April 11.
Colleges
Minnesota State Mankato beats buzzer to win Division II men's basketball title
Kyreese Willingham hit a three-pointer in the final second to defeat Nova Southeastern 88-85 on Saturday and give the Mavericks a D-II sweep.
Colleges
Pressure defense carries Minnesota State Mankato women to D-II basketball crown
The Mavericks led the nation in turnover margin, forcing at least 30 turnovers for the 14th time this season in the championship game.
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