The entire Minnesota Twins organization is saddened by the death of Vice President, Player Personnel Mike Radcliff, who passed away today at age 66 in Kansas City, Missouri, after a courageous three-plus year battle with cancer. “The Minnesota Twins today mourn the loss of Mike Radcliff. Mike was the heart and soul of our scouting […]
Gopher grapplers hosting Iowa on Friday (AUDIO)
MINNEAPOLIS – The No. 11 University of Minnesota wrestling program (11-2, 4-2 B1G) is set for their home finale on Friday night, as they look to go undefeated at home for the first time since the 2014-15 season against the No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes (12-1, 5-1 B1G) inside Maturi Pavilion at 8:00 p.m. CST. The […]
#3 Gopher women’s hockey host #1 Ohio State this weekend (AUDIO)
(Minneapolis, MN) — The third-ranked Golden Gopher women’s hockey team entertains number-one Ohio State for a key late-season WCHA series Friday and Saturday. Minnesota is 22-3-and-2 overall and 19-1-and-2 in the WCHA. The visiting Buckeyes are 24-2-and-2 overall and 19-2-and-1 in the conference. The Gophers beat Ohio State and tied with the Buckeyes in their […]
Gopher volleyball makes it official with key transfer addition
The University of Minnesota volleyball program has announced the addition of graduate libero Kylie Murr to the program. Murr, the reigning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, has one year of eligibility remaining to use in 2023. “We’re thrilled to bring Kylie Murr to Minnesota for the 2023 season,” said head coach Keegan Cook. […]
Gophers add supports staff members to football coaching staff
Three additions have been made to the Minnesota football support staff, head coach P.J. Fleck announced Thursday. Shaq Vann has been named an offensive graduate assistant, while Keegan O’Hara is an offensive analyst and Dennis Dottin-Carter is joining as a senior defensive analyst. A native of South Bend, Ind., Vann comes to Minnesota after two […]
Halldorson honored by Wild with Legacy Award
The Minnesota Wild, in partnership with Minnesota Hockey and Bally Sports North, today announced Laura Halldorson as the 2022-23 State of Hockey Legacy Award winner. Halldorson becomes the first female to receive the honor. “Laura is a true trailblazer for our sport, both within Minnesota and beyond,” said Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold. “Her impressive […]
Twins add outfield depth in trade with Royals
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have acquired outfielder Michael A. Taylor from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Steven Cruz and minor league left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk. Taylor, 31, hit .254 (105-for-414) with 10 doubles, three triples, nine home runs, 43 RBI, 35 walks, four stolen bases and […]
Twins trade away batting champ for pitching
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Pablo López, infielder Jose Salas and outfielder Byron Chourio from the Miami Marlins in exchange for infielder Luis Arraez. López, 26, made 32 starts for the Marlins in 2022, going 10-10 with a 3.75 ERA (180.0 IP, 75 ER), 53 walks, 174 strikeouts, 14 […]
Vikings defensive coordinator Donatell fired
STATEMENT FROM VIKINGS HEAD COACH KEVIN O’CONNELL Eagan, Minn. (January 19, 2023) – “Today I informed Ed Donatell we will be going in a different direction at defensive coordinator in 2023. While this was a difficult decision because of the tremendous respect I have for Ed as a person and a coach, I believe it […]
Toby Gardenhire to return to manage AAA Saints
The role of a Triple-A manager is a difficult one. The revolving door of players coming through the clubhouse makes one wish they wore “Hello My Name Is” stickers upon arriving for each game. While the players give their all each game, their mind often wanders to the larger prize one step above. It’s a […]