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Gophers-Penn State game recap
A look back at Friday night's game.
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Whalen among eight inducted into 'M' Club Hall of Fame
"You are some of the greatest Gophers in our history," athletic director Mark Coyle said at the ceremonies.
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Gophers edge Bemidji State in women's hockey
Cara Piazza's first goal of the season early in the third period was the game-winner for the No. 9 Gophers.
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Gophers hockey captain Sheehy 'week-to-week' in undisclosed injury
Tyler Sheehy, a first-team All-America last season, is "week-to-week" with an unspecified injury, the Gophers announced ahead of Friday night's game against Penn State.
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Four-star wing Johnson would bring versatility to Gophers
Oak Hill Academy (Va.) four-star swingman Keyontae Johnson, one of the most athletic players in the 2018 class, is making an official visit to Minnesota this weekend.
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A look at the Gophers' opponent: Youth fuels Spartans turnaround
Sophomores are playing key roles for Michigan State, which raised its record to 4-1 last weekend by upsetting Michigan and play at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday night.
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Can Gophers fans finally learn to love Big Ten hockey?
Four of the Big Ten's seven hockey schools made the 16-team NCAA field last season, including newcomer Notre Dame, which went to the Frozen Four.
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No. 23 Gophers fall to Northwestern in women's soccer
Minnesota (9-3-3, 5-2-1 Big Ten) had won five matches in a row and had a 7-5 edge in shots on goal.
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Former U coach Gutekunst, 73, unretires to take on massive task
Any help John Gutekunst can provide would be good for East Carolina, which is last in yards allowed and points allowed among the nation's 135 Division I teams.
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Schierhorn set to tie Gophers goalie record vs. Penn State
Eric Schierhorn, coming off a strong opening weekend, will start his 78th consecutive game in net Friday, matching a 51-year program record.
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Cornerback recruit decommits from Gophers
Shamaur McDowell is a three-star recruit from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.
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Bielema, Riley among coaches who may not last beyond this season
With ex-Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen stepping down at Oregon State — and leaving $12.7 million on the table — here's a look at Power Five coaches who might not be long for their jobs:
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Big Ten power rankings: Spartans in top five, Gophers in bottom five
After opening the season with close victories over Iowa and Michigan, Michigan State is coming to town for a Saturday night game.
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Another New York point guard visiting Gophers this weekend
The Gophers are hoping to land another point guard with New York roots as 6-foot-4 senior Anthony Nelson visits.
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Reusse: P.J. Fleck is a master at lowering expectations
Beating Michigan State would be a monumental achievement for the Gophers, especially with their coach's constant woe-is-my-roster spiel in his campaign to lower expectations during his first year.
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Samedy, Hart lead Gophers volleyball to sweep over Purdue
Freshman Stephanie Samedy had 13 kills and sophomore Alexis Hart 11 as the No. 6 Gophers volleyball team defeated No. 16 Purdue.
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Failures in final minutes have haunted Gophers in Big Ten play
In two Big Ten games, opponents have put up 32 fourth-quarter points on the Gophers. "We've got to learn from it, we've got to grow from it," defensive coordinator Robb Smith said.
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Gophers vs. Michigan State: Get to know the Spartans ...
Last year's disaster of a season is ancient history for the Spartans, who come into TCF Bank Stadium fresh of an upset over Michigan.
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Gophers have allowed 32 fourth-quarter points in two Big Ten losses
The Gophers have been given up late touchdowns in both of their Big Ten losses.
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Souhan: Better acting job? Zimmer the Grump or Fleck the Salesman
On the local football scene, there currently is no middle ground. Which do you prefer in a football coach?
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Around the Region
- Former Lynx star Augustus returns to LSU as assistant to Kim Mulkey
- Power conferences, NCAA to vote on landmark $2.7 billion settlement as smaller leagues balk at terms
- Auburn running back Brian Battie on ventilator after weekend shooting in Florida, coach says
- 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
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- Scoggins: Winfield Jr.'s record contract has roots in bedtime stories
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