(Minneapolis, MN) — Golden Gopher wide receiver Seth Green of Woodbury has spent much of the past ten days trying to use his platform to educate and enlighten people on the struggles that African-Americans face. Green has taken part in some of the local protests in Minneapolis and has also used his social media platforms […]
NBA finalizing plans for postseason, Wolves season will be over
The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida. The vote was 29-1, with Portland casting the dissenting vote, said a person with knowledge of the situation. […]
MLS and players agree on new labor deal
Major League Soccer and its players’ union agreed to a six-year labor contract through 2025 that paves the way for a tournament in Florida after the season was suspended by the coronavirus pandemic. The deal was announced Wednesday following tense talks that led to some players skipping voluntary workouts and the league threatening a lockout. […]
Gopher star using platform for hope in crisis (AUDIO)
(Minneapolis, MN) — University of Minnesota star wide receiver Rashod Bateman is using his platform as a high profile college football player to try to push for social change. The Tifton, Georgia native just completed his sophomore season and says the death of George Floyd broke his heart, but also scared him. He says having […]
NFL says clubs will host training camp at team facilities
All 32 NFL teams have been told by Commissioner Roger Goodell to hold training camps at their home facilities this summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most NFL teams stay at their training complexes year-round, but Dallas, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Buffalo, Indianapolis, Carolina, Washington and the Los Angeles Rams are among those that stage portions […]
Big Ten commissioner Warren creates coalition on racism
The Big Ten’s Kevin Warren, the first black commissioner of a Power Five conference, is creating a coalition to give the league’s athletes a platform to voice their concerns about racism. with athletes, coaches, athletic director and university chancellors and presidents. Warren said the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis while being detained by police […]
Gopher women’s hockey player working hard (AUDIO)
(Lake City, MN) — Golden Gopher women’s hockey standout Taylor Heise just finished her sophomore year of school by distance learning from her family’s Lake City home. She says it was stressful at times, but she also enjoyed her mother’s home cooking and spending time with her dad and two brothers, as well. She is […]
New Gopher men’s basketball assistant discusses his role (AUDIO)
(Minneapolis, MN) — New University of Minnesota men’s basketball assistant coach Jeff Mailhot says returning to his hometown to be a college basketball coach is a dream come true and a great opportunity. Golden Gopher head coach Richard Pitino officially hired the Minneapolis native last week to take over for the departed Rob Jeter, who […]
MIAC adds St. Scholastica for 2021-22 season (AUDIO)
(Duluth, MN) — The College of St. Scholastica will join the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 2021. The Duluth-based N-C-A-A Division III school has been a member of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference and will compete in the U-MAC for the 2020-21 seasons. The Saints were approached by the MIAC this past April about the […]
NHL puts plan in place, postseason breakdown
The NHL’s regular season is over and the chase for the Stanley Cup is on if hockey returns this summer. The league settled on a 24-team postseason format that Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano supported back in March as the coronavirus was shutting down sports. ”You can’t eliminate teams who are out on points percentage […]