Randball
March 25, 2021
Indiana's Race Thompson (25) is one of several players with Minnesota ties in the transfer portal.

Obsessed by the transfer portal, RandBall explains the fascination

The Gophers and new coach Ben Johnson figure to be major players in the transfer market. That's nothing new at the U, but now the quest is being aided by a turbo-charged form of college free agency.
Randball
March 25, 2021
New Gophers men's basketball coach Ben Johnson was introduced to the media at a press conference at the U of M on Tuesday morning.

Ben Johnson: 'If you can shoot the basketball, I'm going to love you'

The new Gophers coach joined the Daily Delivery podcast to talk about his recruiting philosophy. Last year's Gophers took a lot of threes but didn't make a lot. He aims to fix that.
Randball
March 24, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch.

Edwards has 'high ceiling' but needs to 'learn some habits,' says Finch

In a wide-ranging interview, new Timberwolves coach Chris Finch talked about his new job, the team's recent improvement and No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards.
Randball
March 23, 2021
Minnesota Gophers head coach Lindsay Whalen has had success recruiting in the state.

Whalen's advice for Johnson: 'Grow and foster relationships' in state

New Gophers men's basketball coach Ben Johnson is going to get a lot of unsolicited advice in the coming days, weeks and months. But this is a voice he should heed.
Randball
March 23, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS - 11/12/03 - The Gopher men's basketball team hosted the Howard Pulley Panthers in an exhibition game Wednesday night at Williams Arena. T

How can Johnson succeed? By recruiting players like himself

The new Gophers head coach chose Northwestern coming out of DeLaSalle but later transferred to the U. So can Ben Johnson attract players like . . . Ben Johnson?
Randball
March 22, 2021
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph caught the winning touchdown over New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams in overtime of the 2019 playoff

Rudolph wants to be 'overachiever' with Giants, not settle for mediocrity

Former Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph is joining his new team after a decade in purple, and is hoping to see his pass-catching numbers rebound.
Randball
March 22, 2021
Three things to watch: Wolves trade, Wild response, Vikings extensions

Three things to watch: Wolves trade, Wild response, Vikings extensions

There are two times of great convergence on the sports calendar: late March and early October. It's going to be an eventful week in Minnesota sports even for teams that aren't playing.
Randball
March 19, 2021
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins

Catch-2022: Kirk Cousins' $45 million was guaranteed Friday

Cousins has played reasonably well in his three seasons with the Vikings. But he and agent have played the contract game even better.
Randball
March 18, 2021
Dan Bailey after missing a kick and Ryan Longwell after making one.

'It's an entire operation.' Ex-Viking Longwell takes on team's kicking problems.

The ex-Vikings kicker, who made 86% of his field goals with the team, tells what's wrong. "There are reasons a guy like Dan Bailey goes from making 10, 15 or 20 kicks in a row to missing."
Randball
March 17, 2021
Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Lindsay Whalen gave a pat on the back to Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Sara Scalia (14) after the loss to the Ind

Whalen: Team made progress but is 'emotionally and mentally drained'

Gophers women's basketball coach Lindsay Whalen joined the Daily Delivery podcast to talk about the challenges of her third season with the team.
Randball
March 16, 2021
Richard Pitino in 2013 when, at age 30, he was introduced as the Gophers head coach.

Five questions in the wake of Richard Pitino's firing as Gophers coach

The Gophers will try to reach another level with their next hire. Can they get there? Or is that an unrealistic goal?
Randball
March 15, 2021
Clockwise from left: Kirill Kaprizov of the Wild, Crystal Dangerfield of the Lynx, Anthony Edwards of the Wolves and Justin Jefferson of the Vikings.

Kaprizov leads a new golden age of young Minnesota athletes

It's a great time to get in on the ground floor with potential young stars across all of Minnesotan's major pro sports teams.

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