(Minneapolis, MN) — The Twins gave up runs early and often to the Astros on Sunday afternoon as they were crushed 14-3. That means the Twins dropped two of three on the series to Houston and another two of three to the Yankees in the preceding series. That means just two wins in a six […]
Gophers raising funds for scholarships during “Week of Giving” (AUDIO)
(Minneapolis, MN) — The University of Minnesota athletic department experienced a significant revenue shortfall over the past year due to the pandemic. So, as a way to help rebuild some of the budget, the Golden Gopher athletic department is hosting a virtual “Week of Giving” this week. It is a fundraising campaign aimed at raising […]
Northwoods League season underway (AUDIO)
(Willmar, MN) — The Northwoods League baseball season is underway this week throughout the Midwest. This is the 28th season for the developmental summer league for players who are enrolled in college. The N-W-L serves as a valuable training ground for players, coaches, umpires, front office staff, and others. The 2020 season was an abbreviated […]
Twins announce theme nights
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – Celebrating diversity, bringing added awareness to important health causes and reveling in pop culture phenomenon, all through the shared experience of baseball, the Minnesota Twins today announced their first 20 scheduled “Theme Nights” for the 2021 regular season at Target Field. Unique, premium giveaways are available exclusively with the purchase of […]
Several Gopher grapplers in U23 tourney this weekend
Fifteen Golden Gopher wrestlers will compete at the 2021 UWW U23 National Championships this week at the Bob Devaney Center in Lincoln, Neb. The champion at each weight in Greco-Roman and freestyle will represent Team USA at the UWW U23 World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia in November. Leading the Minnesota contingent are NCAA All-Americans Patrick […]
#24 Gopher women bow out of NCAA Tourney
The No. 24 University of Minnesota softball team ended its season on Sunday at the Los Angeles Regional when the Golden Gophers fell, 2-1, to No. 2 overall seed UCLA. The Gophers closed out the season with a 31-13 record. In a pitcher’s duel, Minnesota’s Autumn Pease pitched a gem. She went the distance and […]
Twins to offer $5 tickets to games
Delivering their fans an affordable way to come together and enjoy summer fun at Target Field, the Minnesota Twins today announced a limited-time offer to purchase $5 tickets for each of the club’s final 58 home games from May 24 through the end of the regular season. All Twins tickets at any price point, including […]
Gopher softball into NCAA Tourney
(Minneapolis, MN) — The No. 23 University of Minnesota softball program received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Golden Gophers travel to Los Angeles and play Fresno State, Friday, May 21. The game will be televised on ESPNU at 7 p.m. Overall No. 2 seed and host UCLA will face Long Beach State […]
Gopher diver Bacon hoping to make Olympic team
Golden Gopher national championship-winning diver Sarah Bacon of Indianapolis is one step away from securing a spot on the U-S roster for the Summer Olympic Games in Japan. She is one of the favorites to earn a spot in the three-meter individual and three-meter synchronized diving events when the Olympic Trials take place next month […]
Wild Finish Regular Season; Advance to Face Vegas
(St. Louis, MO) — The Blues scored seven consecutive goals to sprint past the Wild 7-3 in the regular season finale on Thursday night in St. Louis. Nico Sturm, Ryan Suter and Marcus Foligno each scored in the first period to give Minnesota the 3-0 lead but the next seven went to the Blues including […]