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Lawsuit: University concealed recruit's sexual abuse by 1980s Gophers hockey assistant
A University of Minnesota hockey recruit and four other men are suing former assistant coach Thomas 'Chico' Adrahtas, alleging they were sexually assaulted by the coach decades ago and officials covered up the abuse.
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Ex-Gopher Bateman signs fully guaranteed rookie deal with Ravens
The Ravens selected wide receiver Rashod Bateman at No. 27 overall in the first round and signed him to a four-year, $12.6 million deal.
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Gophers basketball in the market for much-needed frontcourt depth
New Gophers coach Ben Johnson and his staff are working to find their center for next season and more inside help. Here are some players who may be available.
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How did Gophers sprinter Amira Young break the team's 46-year-old 200-meter record?
Young's detailed approach, from start to finish, brought the sustained speed she needed, and she'll look for more at the Big Ten championships.
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Neal: Son of Minneapolis cop brings leadership skills to SDSU national title chase
On the field, Michael Griffin II is part of a defense that has helped South Dakota St. reach Sunday's FCS Championship Game. Off the field, he's done even more for his school.
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Big Ten Track and Field Championships at a glance
The Gophers men's and women's teams have several standouts to watch heading into the three-day meet in Champaign, Ill.
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Gophers men's hoops Big Ten opponents include playing rival Wisconsin twice next season
Big Ten men's hoops released its 20-game league schedule Thursday, including the Gophers' home and road opponents.
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Gophers women's hockey will open against pair of Frozen Four teams
A visit from Ohio State and a trip to Minnesota Duluth are the early highlights of Minnesota's 2021-22 season.
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U men's basketball to pick up delayed series with Mississippi State in December
The schools had been scheduled to play last season at Williams Arena. But that game was postponed due to the pandemic and will be played in 2022-23.
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U baseball calls off four more games because of health and safety concerns
Minnesota had previously postponed three games against Ohio State because of COVID concerns within the Gophers program.
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Gophers officially announce signing D-II All-American Parker Fox
Parker Fox, of Mahtomedi, has two years of eligibility remaining for the Gophers
High Schools
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Hopkins star Nnaji commits to women's hoops runner-up Arizona
The junior is considered one of the top girls' basketball players in the country in the Class of 2022. Her broehr Zeke also played for Arizona.
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UMD, St. Cloud State on U men's hockey nonconference 2021-22 schedule
The remainder of the home schedule will be filled by Alaska, Mercyhurst and the six other Big Ten teams. The Mariucci Classic will not be played.
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Gophers' Gach enters transfer portal; Carr declares for NBA draft
Both Gach, a 6-6 junior from Austin, has decided he isn't likely to return to Minnesota next season. Marcus Carr averaged 19.4 points and 4.0 assists last year.
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St. Cloud State opens season against D-I newcomer St. Thomas
The NCAA men's runner-up Huskies face the Tommies in a home-and-home series on Oct. 2-3 before meeting Minnesota State Mankato, the Gophers and Wisconsin later that month.
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St. Thomas gets 'Hockey Day' slot vs. Mankato next season
The Tommies men will make their Division I debut in 2021-22, while the Mavericks are coming off their first Frozen Four appearance.
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U softball hoping Senior Day victory helps case for NCAA tournament bid
Three homers in first two innings vs. No. 19 Michigan fueled a fitting senior send-off, as well as making a case for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.
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Gophers softball seniors' tenure one to remember
Since Carlie Brandt, Amber Fiser, Katelyn Kemmetmueller and MaKenna Partain entered the program in 2017, the Gophers have gone 184-55-1.
Gophers softball hoping Senior Day victory helps case for NCAA tournament bid
Three homers in first two innings vs. No. 19 Michigan fueled a fitting senior send-off, as well as making a case for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan sweeps Gophers, wins Big Ten softball crown
The Gophers dropped a softball doubleheader to Michigan on Saturday, losing 10-4 and 3-1 to the Wolverines at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.
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Around the Region
- National 3-point shooting leader Koby Brea becomes the 5th transfer this week to land at Kentucky
- UNC's RJ Davis is returning to school for a 5th season. He was an AP 1st-team All-American last year
- 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
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