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April 27, 2020

Hopkins guard Kerwin Walton (12) was expected to announce his college choice Saturday, but had yet to reveal a decision as of Sunday night

Gophers still waiting as Walton puts off announcing college choice

The mystery surrounding the recruitment of one of the nation's top unsigned seniors continues. The Hopkins star was expected to announce his choice over the weekend.

Vikings

April 26, 2020

St. John’s offensive tackle Ben Bartch at the NFL combine in February.

Johnnies lineman Bartch to Jaguars, first MIAC player drafted since 2003

Bartch, a 6-6, 309-pounder weighed about 75 pounds less just a couple of years ago when he moved from tight end. He's the first MIAC player drafted since 2003.

Vikings

April 25, 2020

Tyler Johnson caught a touchdown pass in the Outback Bowl against Auburn on Jan. 1.

U's draftees: Johnson to Bucs, Martin to Packers, Coughlin and Williamson to Giants

Three Gophers from the Twin Cities were drafted. Tyler Johnson went to Tampa Bay and Kamal Martin to Green Bay in the fifth round. Carter Coughlin and Chris Williamson were taken in the seventh by the Giants.

Gophers

April 25, 2020

Undrafted Gophers Rodney Smith, Sam Renner sign free agent deals

Several other Gophers players, passed over during the draft, could make their own deals with NFL teams in the next few days.

Gophers

April 25, 2020

Softball coach Trachsel rejects one-year offer, leaves U for Ole Miss

After she led the Gophers to the College World Series, the sides couldn't agree on a new contract.

Vikings

April 25, 2020

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Antoine Winfield Jr., center, celebrated at the home of his parents outside of Houston.

Brady, Gronk ... Winfield. U star thrilled with 2nd-round pick by Bucs

"Tom Brady's the GOAT." Antoine Winfield Jr.'s reaction to hearing Roger Goodell call his name with the 45th overall pick was one of the most exuberant ones so far.

Vikings

April 24, 2020

Winfield seems sure Day 2 draft pick, but what about Tyler Johnson?

Don't be surprised if Antoine Winfield Jr. is one of the first names called when the NFL draft fires up at 6 p.m. for the second and third rounds. Gophers teammate Tyler Johnson's status is less certain.

Gophers

April 24, 2020

Second-year University of Minnesota softball coach Jamie Trachsel ] Shari L. Gross • shari.gross@startribune.com Second-year University of Minn

Gophers softball coach Trachsel leaving for Ole Miss

JamieTrachsel, a Duluth native, led the Gophers to their first Women's College World Series appearance last year and is leaving after two seasons at the U.

Gophers

April 23, 2020

Fleck's recruiting hasn't slowed amid Gophers coaching pay cuts

Fleck, Richard Pitino and Lindsay Whalen are among the U coaches who've taken one-week cuts.

Gophers

April 23, 2020

New U basketball recruit using Jordan documentary for motivation

Recently-signed Gophers recruit and Western Michigan graduate transfer Brandon Johnson is drawing inspiration from the ESPN documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Johnson is a Chicago native.

Vikings

April 23, 2020

January 13, 1975 Milt Sunde ponders the loss. January 12, 1975 Charles Bjorgen, Minneapolis Star Tribune

Former Gophers, Vikings guard Milt Sunde dies at 78

The ex-Gopher was drafted in the 20th round and played 11 seasons for the Vikings, with one Pro Bowl berth.

Gophers

April 22, 2020

Gophers add three-star Texas defensive end to 2021 class

Three-star recruit D'Marion Alexander is the 13th member of the 2021 class, which already ranks fifth in the nation and second in the Big Ten conference.

Gophers

April 22, 2020

Reusse: Retold Sonmor hockey stories still among the best

The only stories better than former Gophers, Fighting Saints and North Stars coach Glen Sonmor telling his were others telling theirs about him.

Gophers

April 22, 2020

Hopkins guard Kerwin Walton (12) jumped for a two-point shot Cooper guard Broderick Powell Jr. (1) and Cooper forward Jeffrey Cooper (5) in the second

Gophers hoops mailbag: Questions on big men, local recruiting and more

Answering your questions about big men, including Chet Holmgren of Minnehaha Academy, transfers and upping the Gophers' local recruiting game.

Gophers

April 22, 2020

After reopening recruiting, four-star Illinois QB sticking with Gophers

Sam Jackson originally committed to the Gophers n February 2019, the team's first 2021 commit. He decided a couple months later to reopen his recruiting.

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April 21, 2020

The lobby of the new Land O' Lakes Center for Excellence Tuesday morning. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com University of Minne

Regents approve Gophers' $1.5 million injury 'recovery suite'

The Athletes Village addition, in the football facility, will be paid entirely through donation.

Gophers

April 21, 2020

U football mailbag: A 5-year view, Gophers vs. Penn St. and a virtual update

The team's strength coach has put together a workout plan, and there have been video conferences among position groups and the entire team. Plus, a program comparison between the Gophers and a long-time Big Ten power.

Gophers

April 21, 2020

Gopher coach Whalen hosted her team at her home.

U women's hoops mailbag: How deep will Gophers' rotation be?

Coach Lindsay Whalen will have more options than she did last season, with freshmen and transfers adding depth at every position.

Gophers

April 21, 2020

Bemidji State is one of seven teams that will leave the WCHA for the new CCHA following the 2020-21 season.

College hockey mailbag: Navigating the sport's uncertain future

Answers about the WCHA, the new CCHA and the Gophers all come with the qualifier that the coronavirus pandemic continues to make everything a moving target.

Gophers

April 20, 2020

Report: Illinois puts varsity hockey plans on hold during coronavirus fallout

Athletic director Josh Whitman told the Champaign News-Gazette that he's hopeful it's "a short-term pause and not a long-term no." He had planned to announce a Division I men's team as early as May.

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