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Gophers football looks forward to moving past tumult of 2020
The Gophers posted a 3-4 record and saw their offense take a step back from its record-setting 2019 ways. It all came during the coronavirus pandemic and amid the emotionally charged backdrop of the city of Minneapolis.
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Reusse: U softball junior Jensen enjoying second shot at postseason glory
Ellee Jensen missed most of the Gophers' World Series run in 2019 with injuries but is playing again.
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Gophers softball series postponed because of COVID issue for Wisconsin
The Gophers and Badgers were scheduled to open a four-game series on Friday in Madison.
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Gophers softball pitcher Fiser a finalist for national CLASS Award
To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must be classified as NCAA Division I seniors and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition.
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Gophers take softball series against Iowa
MaKenna Partain hit two home runs, lifting the Gophers softball team to a 9-4 victory over Iowa.
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Former Gophers receiver Bateman's draft prospects rising
Rashod Bateman is on track to be a first-round pick, despite an uneven finish during a difficult year to end his career at the U.
Colleges
Scoggins: St. Thomas coach Tauer's family story is tough to top
Making the big leap from Division III to D-I basketball might be the easy part of life for St. Thomas men's coach Johnny Tauer.
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U basketball assistant O'Banion named head coach at Loyola (Md.)
Danielle O'Banion was responsible for helping direct the Gophers defense, coaching post players and doing scouting reports. She's taking over a team that went winless last season.
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New Gopher Battle: On making the U a winner (and the saxophone)
Former DeLaSalle standout Jamison Battle is transferring to the U's basketball program from George Washington, where he averaged 17 points and five rebounds as a sophomore.
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Top talent dwindles, so U basketball must score next-level state stars
There doesn't appear to be another Chet Holmgren or Jalen Suggs in the next few years. Could that actually work to the advantage of the Gophers and new coach Ben Johnson?
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Podcast: Gophers basketball transfer Jamison Battle joins the program
Battle, a former DeLaSalle star is transferring from George Washington, where he averaged 17 points and five rebounds last season. Also, Twins thoughts and Vikings draft trade ideas.
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North Dakota grad transfer Rebraca picks Iowa over Gophers
The Gophers were working hard to land North Dakota big man Filip Rebraca, but he announced that he's going to the Hawkeyes next season.
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Johnson, Whalen to be guest coaches for U spring football game
Ben Johnson and Lindsay Whalen will "coach" the Gold and Maroon teams in the Gophers spring game May 1 at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Minnesota's basketball recruiting hotbed - past, present and future
Minnesota has been a basketball recruiting hotbed the past five years, with more to come.
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Seth Green leaving Gophers football to play for Houston
The wildcat quarterback entered the transfer portal in February and will be heading back to Texas, where he also played some of his high school football.
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Volleyball standout Rollins leaving Gophers; Samedy named All-America
All-Big Ten outside hitter Adanna Rollins helped Minnesota advance to the Sweet 16 this season but announced Wednesday she's transferring.
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Gophers gymnast Ramler receives top national award
Lexy Ramler was named the winner of the AAI Award, recognizing the most outstanding senior female gymnast in the country.
Colleges
Reusse: Long-suffering Augsburg wins game, declares itself 'MIAC champions'
Augsburg's football team won only one conference games in 2018 and 2019. So beating tiny Martin Luther over the weekend called for an outsized celebration.
Sports
Local teams, athletes praise Chauvin verdict, call it needed step forward
While Tuesday's verdict was treated as a moment of justice by sports figures across the state, it was also viewed as a continuation point.
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Gophers' Liffrig named Big Ten pitcher of the week; Kinch earns softball honor
Jack Liffrig last weekend pitched seven shutout innings, giving up two hits and one walk while striking out a career-high eight.
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Around the Region
- 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
- Sign of the times: NCAA approves coach-to-player helmet communication for 2024 football season
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