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Gophers notes: Claeys likes playing in the elements
Gophers coach Tracy Claeys likes the way the regular-season schedule finishes with two home games against Illinois and Wisconsin, in the elements, at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Gophers fall apart in early hours vs. Temple; no time to dwell
Temple went on a 13-2 run to win Thursday morning's matchup in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. The Gophers are back on the court at 9:30 a.m. Friday.
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Gophers soccer team plays Loyola Marymount in NCAA second round
The Gophers are one of four teams in a pod hosted by No. 2 seed West Virginia; Minnesota plays Loyola Marymount in the Round of 32 at 2 p.m. Friday.
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Big Ten football power rankings
A look at the league from top to bottom
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Gameday preview: Maine at Gophers women's basketball
The Gophers' second game is against the 1-1 Maine Black Bears, who are coming off a seven-point loss at Boston College.
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Gophers-Temple game recap
A look back at Thursday's game.
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Gophers vs. Missouri State: men's basketball gameday preview
The Bears lost to No. 22 Butler 93-59 on Thursday, managing to connect on just 33.9 percent from the field.
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Gophers release injury report and depth chart for Illinois game
Rodney Smith and Eric Carter are listed as probable.
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Postgame: Opener in San Juan proves to be chaotic, heartbreaking for Gophers
Playing in a small gym in front of a small crowd, the Gophers found Thursday's game less than ideal.
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Gophers update: Richardson could return Saturday for Illinois game
Gophers coach Tracy Claeys gave a couple injury updates on his weekly appearance with KFAN (100.3-FM).
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Hartman: Mason's rebuilding of football programs taught Claeys well
Tracy Claeys learned plenty of football at Kansas after Glen Mason took over there in 1988.
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Many benefits - and risks - in Gophers' basketball trip to Puerto Rico
The events bring great exposure, challenging competition, bonding opportunities and provide another recruiting draw. But problems can arise too. The Gophers play Temple at 10:30 a.m.
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Leaky, ailing defense latest concerns for Gophers football
It's been awhile since the Gophers' primary concern was their defense, but that's the situation heading into an important home game Saturday against Illinois.
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Gophers volleyball team ties school record with 15th win in a row
The No. 3-ranked Gophers volleyball tied another school record by beating visiting Maryland 25-18, 25-17, 25-14 on Wednesday night at the Sports Pavilion.
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Gameday preview: Gophers men's basketball vs. Temple
The Gophers, who play five games in 12 days, get this one started at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday.
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Gophers' competition: The seven other teams in Puerto Rico
A brief look at the seven other teams joining the Gophers in San Juan
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Gophers update: Rodney Smith probable for Saturday
Gophers running back Rodney Smith (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against Illinois, coach Tracy Claeys said.
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Gophers adopt Vikings-like security policy for final 2 games
Expect some delays at TCF Bank Stadium security for Illinois, Wisconsin games.
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- Michigan beginning alcohol sales at football games following successful rollouts at its other venues
- UNC interim chancellor backs AD Bubba Cunningham after trustee criticism, audit push
- EA Sports College Football 25 comes out on July 19. Edwards, Ewers, Hunter are on standard cover
- St. Thomas hockey to follow Arizona State into NCHC, as league expands to 10 teams
- Like a Caitlin Clark 3-pointer, betting on women's sports is soaring
- Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb believes he can balance his new coaching job with his national radio show
- With CFP snub still stinging, Atlantic Coast Conference ponders how to boost football perceptions
- Basketball broadcaster Doug Gottlieb moves into coaching ranks as he takes over Green Bay's program
- Texas A&M-Notre Dame matchup will be in prime time on ABC on Aug. 31
- Severe storms blitz the US South again after one of the most active tornado periods in history
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