MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Golden Gophers volleyball team reported to camp on Friday, Aug. 9 to kick off preparations for the 2024 season. Head coach Keegan Cook is entering his second year of his tenure at Minnesota with a revamped roster and high expectations once...
Gopher women’s soccer opens season tonight
MINNEAPOLIS - Kicking off the season with the first event of the 2024-25 Gopher sports year, the University of Minnesota soccer team hosts Creighton on Thursday night at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. 2024 marks the fourth year Minnesota has been under the direction...
Twins call up Varland for today’s start against Royals
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Louie Varland from Triple-A St. Paul. Varland, who will be making his fourth stint with the Twins this season, recently made a start with Minnesota as the 27th man for a doubleheader...
McCarthy tears meniscus in preseason win, will undergo surgery
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed today (TUES) that 2024 first round draft pick J.J. McCarthy is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus. The former College Football Playoff National Champion was held out of Monday's practice...
Wild single game tickets go on sale this week
Minnesota Wild single-game tickets for the 2024-25 National Hockey League (NHL) preseason and regular season will go on sale at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 at wild.com/tickets and through Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.com). Minnesota also announced 12 ticket theme packs...
Twins call up Matthews for first big league start
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Zebby Matthews from Triple-A St. Paul. Matthews, 24, has pitched at three levels of the Twins minor league system this season, combining to go 6-3 with a 2.60 ERA (97.0...
Twins make roster move ahead of series against Royals
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have reinstated left-handed pitcher Steven Okert from the Bereavement List. Okert, who has missed the club’s last seven games, has appeared in 38 games (1 start) for the Twins this season, going 3-1 with a 4.45 ERA (30.1...
Gopher linebacker Lindenberg named to Bednarik watch list
University of Minnesota linebacker Cody Lindenberg was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award preseason watch list today by the Maxwell Football Club today. The award is presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football. Lindenberg played in four...
MIAC gears up for 2024-25 athletic seasons
(Bloomington, MN) -- Scheduling changes in football and basketball and a new four-year strategic plan are among the numerous adjustments and initiatives approved by Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) coaches and administrators ahead of the 2024-25...
Twins retire “W” for Senators
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have officially retired the Washington Senators ‘W’, honoring the franchise origins and celebrating the great players and teams that comprised the first 60 seasons of Twins/Senators history. The announcement was made today...
Twins make roster moves ahead of Friday’s doubleheader
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett from Triple-A St. Paul. Additionally, the Twins have returned infielder Kyle Farmer from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day Injured...
Legendary UMD hockey coach Mike Sertich dies at 77
Legendary University of Minnesota Duluth men's hockey head coach Mike Sertich, who not only served as the head coach of the Bulldogs for 18 years, but was a defenseman from 1965-69, passed away on Thursday August 8 in Duluth, Minn. He was 77. Sertich, who was at the...
Twins open a big series with Cleveland on Friday
In advance of this weekend’s highly-anticipated, four-game American League Central division showdown against the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field, the Minnesota Twins today announced details for gate giveaways and in-ballpark celebrations throughout the series....
More Gophers Added To Preseason Watch Lists
Jackson Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List University of Minnesota wide receiver Daniel Jackson was named to the 2024 Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List today by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation. The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the college...
Saints fall at home to Clippers
Edouard Julien continues to work hard in order to regain his swing from a year ago. On Tuesday night he homered off a changeup, drove in four runs, but it wasn’t enough as the St. Paul Saints fell to the top team in the International League, the Columbus Clippers, 7-4...
Gophers add new softball assistant coach
University of Minnesota softball head coach Piper Ritter announced the hiring of Roya St. Clair as the squad's new assistant coach on Monday. "I want to welcome Roya to Minnesota," said head coach Piper Ritter. "I'm really excited to have someone with with her kind of...
Twins make roster move
The Minnesota Twins announced that they have placed left-handed pitcher Steven Okert on the Bereavement List. Okert has appeared in 38 games (1 start) for the Twins this season, going 3-1 with a 4.45 ERA (30.1 IP, 15 ER), one save, 14 walks and 30 strikeouts. To...
Vikings cancel Monday night’s practice due to weather forecast
Due to the impending weather forecast for Monday, August 5, the Vikings Training Camp night practice has been canceled. The Vikings Museum, Vikings Locker Room Store and all fan activations will also be closed. Fans who had tickets for the August 5 practice will...
Mauer statue to be erected at Target Field
The Minnesota Twins announced this evening that St. Paul native, franchise legend and 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Joe Mauer will have a statue in his honor placed outside of Target Field at a to-be-determined date during the 2025 major league season....
Twins Open Weekend Series Against Sox
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Minnesota Twins are ready to embark on a three-game weekend series tonight when the Chicago White Sox visit Target Field. The Twins beat the Mets in New York on Wednesday 8-3, taking the final game of the three-game interleague set. Byron...
Big Ten announces future sites of Big Ten Basketball Tournaments
The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday that Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis will host the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women’s and Men’s Basketball Tournaments, with future events headed to United Center in Chicago, T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and Little Caesars Arena...
Twins place Stewart back on Injured List
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart on the 15-day Injured List with a right shoulder strain (retroactive to July 30). Stewart, who was reinstated from the 60-day Injured List on July 24 (right shoulder...
Gopher football to host Saturday night open practice
The University of Minnesota football team will host F.A.M.I.L.Y. Day on Saturday, Aug. 3. The popular event is free to the public and coincides with Minnesota's 6:30 p.m. open practice at Huntington Bank Stadium. Fans are encouraged to park in Maroon Lot, which is an...
Twins add Dobnak to Major League roster
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Randy Dobnak from Triple-A St. Paul. Dobnak, 29, has appeared in 21 games (19 starts) for the Saints this season, going 9-5 with a 3.61 ERA (99.2 IP, 40 ER), 43 walks and...
Twins make modest move at trade deadline
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards via trade with the Toronto Blue Jays, in exchange for minor league infielder Jay Harry. Richards, 31, has appeared in 45 games (2 starts) for the Blue Jays this season,...
Wild to host blood drive next month
The Minnesota Wild, in partnership with the American Red Cross and HealthPartners, today announced they will host a blood drive at Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Minnesota Wild hope to raise awareness about the need for a diverse...
Gopher star left tackle named to Outland Trophy Watch List
University of Minnesota offensive lineman Aireontae Ersery was named to the 2024 Outland Trophy watch list today by the Football Writers Association of America. The Outland Trophy, celebrating 79 years since its founding, is the third-oldest major college football...