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Gophers
May 13, 2016
One day after being introduced as Gophers athletic director, Mark Coyle (right) continued to make the rounds Thursday. “It brings back a lot of

Coyle's hiring 'changes discussion' about Gophers athletics

Mark Coyle barely had time to introduce himself to Gophers coaches as their new athletics director, yet his presence already could be felt around campus.
Gophers
May 13, 2016
Gophers baseball coach John Anderson

Hartman: Gophers baseball coach Anderson praises hire of Coyle

The U baseball coach worked with Mark Coyle during his previous stint in the athletic department.
May 12, 2016
Gophers men's basketball coach Richard Pitino, typically not one to grant extra interview requests, has been making the media rounds lately.

Is the U building a case to fire Richard Pitino? 'I hope they want me to stay,' he says

Richard Pitino's Gophers men's basketball program is in a months-long skid, on and off the court, that has called into question his future in Minnesota. "What I have to do is make people proud that I'm the men's basketball coach here," he said.
Gophers
May 12, 2016
Mark Coyle, shown with University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler, was introduced as the Gophers' new top athletic official at a news conference Wed

New Gophers AD Mark Coyle will come in with plenty to do

Eric Kaler hired Coyle to help restore the Gophers' integrity, luring the former U athletics official away from Syracuse University after only 11 months there.
Gophers
May 11, 2016
Mark Coyle, shown with University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler, was introduced as the Gophers' new top athletic official at a news conference Wed

Coyle's challenges are many as Gophers AD

A look at five of the major challenges ahead for Mark Coyle as he begins his tenure as Gophers athletic director.
Gophers
May 11, 2016
Mark Coyle shook hands with U of M President Eric Kaler.

Scoggins: Kaler nails it by hiring Coyle as athletic director

Immediate reaction from people who know former Syracuse AD was overwhelmingly positive.
Gophers
May 11, 2016

$850,000 – and other key numbers in Mark Coyle's contract

Some highlights from the 11-page contract Mark Coyle signed to be the Gophers' next athletic director
Gophers
May 11, 2016

Mark Coyle's career through the years

Tracking Mark Coyle through the years.
Polls
May 11, 2016

Poll: Does a coach overspending a travel budget concern you?

Gophers
May 10, 2016
Reggie Lynch (left) fought for a rebound during a team scrimmage last season.

Gophers' Lynch released from jail; investigation continues

Gophers center still could be charged at a later date in alleged rape case.
Gophers
May 9, 2016
Gophers basketball player Reggie Lynch was arrested Sunday on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct and is being held in Hennepin County jail.

Gophers player Lynch remains jailed; U leaders decline interviews

The Gophers center remained in jail a day after being arrested on suspicion of sexual assault at a university residence hall.
Gophers
May 9, 2016
Tracy Claeys walked the sidelines during last year's Halloween night game against Michigan.

Gophers football will be prime-time TV at least twice this season

Big Ten Network announced that the Nov. 12 game at Nebraska will start at 6:30 p.m. Minnesota's season opener against Oregon State also will be in prime time.
Gophers
May 9, 2016
Minnesota Scene: Gophers lose baseball game, series to first-place Hoosiers

Minnesota Scene: Gophers lose baseball game, series to first-place Hoosiers

Indiana scored the go-ahead run on Brian Wilhite's single in the sixth inning and defeated the Gophers 3-2 in baseball on Sunday at Siebert Field. It was the first Big Ten series loss for the Gophers (30-15, 12-5) and first series defeat overall since March 20.
Gophers
May 9, 2016
Gophers smash Iowa, will be No. 2 seed in Big Ten softball

Gophers smash Iowa, will be No. 2 seed in Big Ten softball

The Gophers softball team closed the regular season with its 11th consecutive victory Sunday, a 12-0, five-inning triumph at Iowa.
Gophers
May 9, 2016
Gophers basketball player Reggie Lynch was arrested Sunday on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct and is being held in Hennepin County jail.

Gophers player Lynch held on suspicion of sexual assault

Reggie Lynch, who played basketball for Edina High School, transferred into the program from Illinois State a year ago. Lynch has not been charged but is being held without bail.
Gophers
May 8, 2016

Big Ten softball tournament info, schedule

The Big Ten softball tournament begins Thursday in State College, Pa.
Gophers
May 8, 2016
Gophers baseball team beats Indiana, retakes first place in Big Ten

Gophers baseball team beats Indiana, retakes first place in Big Ten

Minnesota beat Indiana 8-6 on Saturday at new Siebert Field before a record crowd of 1,349 to vault the Hoosiers by one-half game.
Gophers
May 7, 2016
Janel McCarville of the Minnesota Lynx held up the trophy at the start of the championship celebration parade for the WNBA champions in 2013.

Former Gopher Janel McCarville to rejoin Lynx

Center Janel McCarville will accompany the Lynx to Rochester, Minn., on Saturday and sign a contract there, officially rejoining the team.
Gophers
May 6, 2016
Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner threw during the first half against Central Michigan in the Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit.

Leidner as 1st round draft choice? Many Gophers fans mock the idea

Fans took to Twitter to react to Todd McShay's "way too early" 2017 NFL mock draft that included Mitch Leidner at No. 25. They did not agree.
Minneapolis
May 5, 2016
Drum Corp International - Minnesota competition took place Saturday at TCF stadium on UM campus. Local corp group Minnesota Brass competed in the All

Drum corps show will go on at TCF Bank Stadium, university says

After bumping Drum Corps International twice in two years, U officials apologize and say it can have the football stadium July 16.