Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore this morning announced her official retirement from the WNBA on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” effective immediately. “I am extremely thankful for the opportunities that the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx and basketball have given me in my lifetime,” said Moore. “It was a dream come true for me to play basketball […]
Vikings fan guide for Sunday’s playoff game
As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to host the New York Giants in the NFC Wildcard matchup at 3:40 p.m. this Sunday, January 15, the team is planning several opportunities for fans to celebrate the playoff weekend. Given the high demand for this game, the Vikings encourage fans to purchase tickets directly through the Vikings website […]
Official: Correa is a Twin again
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have signed shortstop Carlos Correa to a six-year guaranteed contract through the 2028 season. The deal includes four team options covering the 2029 through 2032 campaigns, each of which can automatically vest based on performance in the previous season. Correa hit .291 (152-for-522) with 24 doubles, one triple, […]
Canterbury Park details 2023 slate
Canterbury Park’s 2023 thoroughbred stakes schedule will feature 24 races totaling $1.65 million in purses. Fifteen of the stakes will be run on the main track and nine on the turf. The schedule will reward owners and breeders of Minnesota-bred racehorses with 16 of the races restricted to horses bred in the state including four […]
Twins trade pitcher for pitcher
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher A.J. Alexy from the Washington Nationals in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Cristian Jimenez. Alexy, 24, pitched in four games for the Texas Rangers in 2022, going 1-1 with a 11.57 ERA (7.0 IP, 9 ER), nine walks and six strikeouts. He spent […]
Fleck promotes from within for offensive coordinator
Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck has announced changes to his coaching staff for the 2023 season. After spending last season as the Gophers’ tight ends coach, Greg Harbaugh (HAR-boe) is now co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. He joins Matt Simon in the co-offensive coordinator role, which Simon has held, along with wide receivers coach, since the 2020 […]
Farmington native Hart makes it official, will join Gopher WBB
Minnesota women’s basketball head coach Lindsay Whalen announced Friday the signing of center Sophie Hart to the Gophers’ program. Hart is a 6-5 graduate of Farmington High School, who played two seasons at NC State, and will join Minnesota with two years of eligibility. “I am excited to announce our signing of Sophie Hart today,” […]
#16 Gopher gymnasts open season tonight (AUDIO)
The University of Minnesota women’s gymnastics program begins their 2023 campaign tonight (Friday) when they host Hamline, Gustavus and Winona State for a quad-meet. The meet will start at 6 p.m. CT at Maturi Pavilion and the meet will be streamed on B1G+. “We are incredibly excited to start the 2023 season this Friday,” head […]
Gophers promote Darwitz to associate head coach
Golden Gopher women’s hockey assistant coach Natalie Darwitz has been promoted to associate head coach. In three full seasons behind the bench at Minnesota, Darwitz has helped guide the Gophers to a 58-15-5 record and two WCHA regular season titles in 2009 and 2022. “We are excited to move Natalie into this position,” said head […]
Gopher MBB game vs. Alcorn State canceled
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball game vs. Alcorn State scheduled for tomorrow night at Williams Arena has been canceled due to travel-related complications with the Alcorn State program. The game will not be rescheduled. Fans with tickets to tomorrow’s game may exchange for any remaining 2022-23 Men’s Basketball regular season game while supplies last. […]