Colleges
Reusse: Need a D-I college pitcher? Here's one at, of all places, Carleton
Sophomore Kiefer Lord looks out of place at Carleton College in Northfield, where he throws 95 and has a breaking pitch worthy of a look at the highest level of college baseball.
Gophers
Eastview punter Caleb McGrath commits to Gophers football's Class of 2023
Eastview punter Caleb McGrath is the No. 6-ranked punter nationally in the 2023 class by Kohl's Professional Camps.
Gophers
Running back Irving transfers to Oregon; 6 Gophers sign free-agent deals
Bucky Irving was Minnesota's second leading rusher last season. Both he and Kai Thomas, the No. 1 rusher, have moved on to other Power Five schools.
Gophers Football
Gophers get commitment from Prior Lake defensive tackle for Class of 2023
Martin Owusu, a three-star recruit, is the ninth-ranked recruit in Minnesota and the 141st-ranked defensive lineman nationally by 247Sports.
Twins
Saints' series finale vs. Nashville canceled; U softball falls to Michigan
CHS Field was deemed unsafe and unplayable after more rain, and the game won't be made up.
Sports
Gophers' Zaltos wins hammer throw at Drake Relays
The Greek's toss of 236 feet was the second longest in the nation this outdoor season.
Vikings
Otomewo is first Gopher drafted by Vikings since 2010
Defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo joins his roommate Boye Mafe, offensive lineman Daniel Faalele and tight end Ko Kieft as Gophers draft picks. But Otomewo got the call from a local number.
Gophers
Ravens select Gophers' Faalele in fourth round of NFL draft
Daniel Faalele, a 6-8, 384-pound Australian, is the first Minnesota offensive lineman drafted since 2006 — and the highest-drafted member of the offensive line picked in over 30 years.
Gophers
Unconventional ending highlights U spring football game
Overtime was ended by a kicking competition between the the teams' two talented kickers.
Vikings
Vikings shift focus to offense in last two rounds of draft
After mostly drafting defenders in early rounds, the Vikings added an offensive tackle, a wide receiver and a tight end in the sixth and seventh rounds.
Gophers
Seahawks take Gophers defensive end Mafe in second round
Taken with the 40th pick, Hopkins graduate Boye Mafe is the highest-drafted Gophers defensive end since Bud Grant, whom the Eagles selected 14th overall in 1950.
Gophers
Heise among eight seniors coming back to Gophers women's hockey
Taylor Heise won the Patty Kazmaier Award this past season, which goes to the nation's top player.
High Schools
Gophers football recruit making his mark in shot put
Tony Nelson of Tracy-Milroy-Balaton broke the shot put record on Friday in the Hamline Elite Meet.
Gophers
Gophers spring game: Five story lines
The backup quarterback battle, under returning offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, will be among the things to watch.
Vikings
Ten fits for the Vikings (including a Gopher) on Day 2 of the draft
Edge rushers? Cornerbacks? Receivers? Here are 10 prospects who fit what the Vikings are looking for in tonight's second and third rounds.
Gophers
Gophers third-string men's hockey goalie Boynton enters transfer portal
Former Champlin Park standout Brennan Boynton did not see game action in 2021-22 while dealing with injuries and illness.
Gophers Football
Gophers spring football game moved indoors due to weather
The game will be played in the indoor practice facility at 1 p.m. Saturday, and it no longer will be open to the public because of space constraints.
Gophers
Sophomore guard from Iron Range gets scholarship offer from Gophers
Isaac Asuma, who has played varsity since seventh grade and was a state tournament standout in March, is the third Minnesota Class of 2024 player to get a Gophers scholarship offer.
Puck Drop
2 freshman leave U hockey: Lucius signs with Jets; Broz plans to transfer
First-round draft pick Chaz Lucius signed a three-year, contract with Winnipeg and forward Tristan Broz put his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Gophers
Gophers' discus thrower Frank honored by Big Ten
Shelby Frank was named the conference's women's field athlete of the week.
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