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Gophers athletic department to present budget-cutting ideas to regents
The Gophers athletics department has already lost $4 million in the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic with estimates of losses ultimately reaching as high as $75 million.
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Gophers women's hockey team lands goalie transfer from Bemidji State
Lauren Bench, who'll join Minnesota as a graduate transfer, started 31 games for the Beavers in 2019-20 and played in 63 over the past three seasons.
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Good hockey news: Long Island U plans to go Division I next season
The coronavirus pandemic has cast a cloud over the college sports world. Then came Thursday, when LIU revealed that it's adding Division I men's hockey.
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NCAA unlikely to alter transfer rule; two incoming Gophers affected
Like other coaches who were recruiting Liam Robbins and Drew Peterson this spring, Richard Pitino was willing to gamble. But the one-time transfer rule for immediate eligibility is unlikely to pass.
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Souhan: Building Gophers through transfers has merit for Pitino
While not getting the state's best high school players, Richard Pitino could be devising a strategy that could allow the Gophers to compete with better Big Ten programs.
Duluth
UMD assistant coach Herter leaving to pursue new hockey opportunities
The associate head coach under Scott Sandelin was part of the Bulldogs' back-to-back NCAA championship teams. He has head coaching and general manager experience in the USHL.
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Scoggins' mailbag: What's up with the U's softball coach leaving?
When you consider at all the blue-chip high school talent being produced, this truly has become a basketball state. Chip Scoggins explains why and answers a bunch of other questions, too.
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Hartman: U's 2021 football recruiting among nation's best
Despite the NCAA shutdown of in-person recruiting, Fleck and his staff have secured 14 commitments for the Class of 2021.
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Reusse's mailbag: 'Why do you hate Coach Fleck so much?'
" 'Hater' has turned into a throwaway term in the internet age to label anyone with a differing sports opinion." Patrick Reusse answers the Fleck question and more.
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Texas defensive tackle Albert Regis commits to Gophers
Albert Regis is the 14th member of the Gophers' 2021 class and chose the program despite offers from Baylor and TCU.
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Chris Williamson and Carter Coughlin go from Gophers to Giants after the NFL Draft
The New York Giants selected former Gophers cornerback Chris Williamson and linebacker Carter Coughlin in the seventh round of this past weekend's NFL Draft.
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Whitecaps select Gophers Woken, Marshall in NWHL draft
The Minnesota Whitecaps selected two Gophers stars with their first two picks of the National Women's Hockey League draft Tuesday night.
Vikings
Four pro drafts in three sports 'no big deal' for St. Paul's Winfield
In addition to being drafted by the San Diego Padres, Gophers baseball star Dave Winfield was drafted by the Vikings as well as by teams in the NBA and American Basketball Associations.
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Pick-by-pick-by-pick-by-pick: Where did Winfield get drafted?
It was a very good start to 1973 for Dave Winfield.
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Former U softball coach Trachsel gets big raise in Mississippi move
Former Gophers softball coach Jamie Trachsel turned down a one-year deal to stay. Ole Miss offered her a multi-year contract and a six-figure raise.
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Rice transfer Peterson picks Gophers, completing Pitino's class
Drew Peterson, a 6-8 guard from Illinois, averaged 11.1 points and 6.5 rebounds last season as a sophomore for the Owls. He is the third transfer to join the Gophers this offseason.
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Scoggins: Current college football ideas make no sense at all
Games in empty venues without fans might represent the first step for some sports. But that model doesn't work for college football for some very simple reasons.
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N. Carolina-bound Walton didn't feel buzz about delayed college choice
Over the weekend, Kerwin Walton's name was popping up all over social media as he was trying to decide where to play college basketball. "I wasn't paying too much attention," he said with a chuckle.
Home & Garden
Whalen's $900K Golden Valley home was a Gophers gathering spot
The Gophers women's basketball coach's home is just five minutes from downtown — in secluded Hidden Lakes. "It's close to the city, but you feel away from the city," she said.
Vikings
Local players selected in NFL draft and notable undrafted free agents
Gophers All-America safety Antoine Winfield Jr. was the highest selected among players with local ties, going in the second round to Tampa Bay.
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Around the Region
- Oregon's Sports Bra, a pub for women's sports fans, plans national expansion as interest booms
- Hunter Dickinson announces his return to KU; UCLA signs Tyler Bilodeau from portal
- Oregon State and Washington State face player exodus amid realignment
- G Javian McCollum transferring to Georgia Tech after leading Oklahoma hoops in scoring
- QB Jaden Rashada transfers to Georgia after leaving Arizona State
- Reggie Bush plans to continue his fight against the NCAA after the return of his Heisman Trophy
- Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes
- Former Green Bay player Kayla Karius leaves South Dakota to return to her alma mater as coach
- Longtime Hawkeyes football broadcaster Ed Podolak steps down from his radio analyst role
- Hailey Van Lith trying to make US Olympic 3x3 team; next college choice to come soon
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- Gophers freshman wide receiver Dallas Sims enters transfer portal
- Tough question for Gophers donors: Give to the U or to the athletes?
- U basketball targets Macalester star Caleb Williams, other transfers
- Gophers receive commitment from Canadian wide receiver Dallas Sims
- U football adds offensive tackle for 2024, edge rusher for 2025
