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Gopher golfer McCauley in NCAA Regional

Gopher golfer McCauley in NCAA Regional

AUBURN, Ala. -- University of Minnesota sophomore Isabella McCauley (Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) finished round one of the NCAA Auburn Regional on Monday. The sophomore carded five-over-par (77), putting her in the fourth individual spot amongst six total individual...

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Big Ten announces two Gopher Medal of Honor recipients

Big Ten announces two Gopher Medal of Honor recipients

The University of Minnesota announced that Gianna Gerdes (gymnastics) and Isaiah Salazar (wrestling) are the school's recipients of the Big Ten Medal of Honor, it was announced Monday. The Big Ten Medal of Honor is awarded annually to a top female and male...

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Gophers officially add Odukale

Gophers officially add Odukale

University of Minnesota men’s basketball head coach Ben Johnson has announced that Femi Odukale will join the Golden Gopher program for the 2024-25 season. Odukale, who is transferring to Minnesota from New Mexico State, has one year of eligibility remaining. “Femi is...

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Gopher basketball makes addition of Williams official

Gopher basketball makes addition of Williams official

University of Minnesota men’s basketball head coach Ben Johnson has announced that Caleb Williams will join the Golden Gopher program for the 2024-25 season. Williams, a standout at Macalester College (Minn.), has a year of remaining eligibility. “We're really excited...

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Gopher men’s basketball releases details of Big Ten schedule

Gopher men’s basketball releases details of Big Ten schedule

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team will play 20 Big Ten regular-season conference games during the 2024-25 season, the league office announced today. The Golden Gophers will face three opponents twice next year, with another 14 games in a home or road...

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Conley wins Teammate of the Year

Conley wins Teammate of the Year

The NBA today announced Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley has been named the 2023-24 NBA Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year. The annual award recognizes the NBA player who is deemed the best teammate based on his selfless play, his on and off-court leadership...

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Twins make roster move ahead of matinee

Twins make roster move ahead of matinee

The Minnesota Twins announced that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Caleb Boushley from Triple-A St. Paul. Boushley has gone 3-1 with a 4.00 ERA (27.0 IP, 12 ER), four walks, 30 strikeouts and a 1.15 WHIP in five starts for the Saints this...

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Gopher men’s hockey announces season-ending awards

Gopher men’s hockey announces season-ending awards

The Minnesota men's hockey team announced the eight team awards given annually from the 2023-24 campaign. John Mariucci MVP Award - Jaxon Nelson Heralded as the "Godfather of Minnesota Hockey," John Mariucci (Eveleth, Minn.) was a two-sport athlete (hockey and...

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Twins add closer Duran

Twins add closer Duran

The Minnesota Twins announced that they have returned right-handed pitcher Jhoan Duran from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 15-day Injured List. Duran, who has missed the club’s first 28 games with a right oblique strain, appeared in two games...

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Faber is a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy

Faber is a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy

The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber as a finalist for the 2023-24 Calder Memorial Trophy. The Calder Memorial Trophy is presented annually to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of...

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Vikes exercise fifth-year option on LT Darrisaw

Vikes exercise fifth-year option on LT Darrisaw

The Minnesota Vikings announced the team has exercised the fifth-year option on tackle Christian Darrisaw, extending his contract through the 2025 season. Darrisaw was selected by the Vikings in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Virginia...

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Twins activate SS Carlos Correa off the Injured List

Twins activate SS Carlos Correa off the Injured List

The Minnesota Twins announced that they have reinstated shortstop Carlos Correa from the 10-day Injured List. Correa, who has missed the last 16 games with a right intercostal strain, played in 11 games before landing on the Injured List, hitting .306 (11-for-36) with...

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Wolves close out Suns in four games

Wolves close out Suns in four games

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 122, PHOENIX SUNS 116  April 28, 2024 TIMBERWOLVES NOTES Player Notes • Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves tonight with a team-high 40 points on 13-of-23 shooting, including 7-of-13 from deep, nine rebounds, six assists and two...

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Wolves playoff tickets for Round Two on sale Wednesday

Wolves playoff tickets for Round Two on sale Wednesday

The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced tickets for Round 2 of Timberwolves playoffs presented by Sprite will go on sale Wednesday, May 1 at 11:00 a.m. CT. Tickets for home games 1, 2 and 3 of the second-round playoff games at Target Center will be available for...

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Two key Gopher gymnasts returning for 2024-25

Two key Gopher gymnasts returning for 2024-25

Minnesota senior gymnasts Mya Hooten and Emily Koch have both announced they will be taking their COVID year for the 2024-25 season and will return to the Gophers for their final year of eligibility. As a team, Minnesota (20-11, 6-3 Big Ten) finished second at the Big...

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Gopher basketball officially adds transfer from Oregon

Gopher basketball officially adds transfer from Oregon

University of Minnesota men's basketball head coach Ben Johnson has announced the addition of Brennan Rigsby (De Beque, Colo.) to the 2024-25 Golden Gopher roster. Rigsby is transferring to Minnesota after spending two seasons at Oregon. He has one year of eligibility...

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Reid is NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year

Reid is NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year

The NBA tonight announced Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has been named the 2023-24 Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year. This is the first such honor of Reid’s career and he becomes the first player in Timberwolves history to win the award. Undrafted out of...

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Wolves take 2-0 series lead on Suns

Wolves take 2-0 series lead on Suns

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 105, PHOENIX SUNS 93 April 23, 2024 TIMBERWOLVES NOTES Player Notes • Jaden McDaniels led the way for the Timberwolves tonight with a Playoff career-high 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting, including 2-of-4 from deep and eight rebounds. Tonight...

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Lynx add players to training camp roster

Lynx add players to training camp roster

The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has signed forwards Camryn Taylor, Mimi Collins and guard Quinesha Lockett to training camp contracts. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released. Taylor, 6-2, appeared in 28 games (26 starts) for the University...

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Gopher hockey assistant to help coach Team USA

Gopher hockey assistant to help coach Team USA

For the eighth time in his coaching career, University of Minnesota associate head men's hockey coach Steve Miller will serve on the coaching staff for Team USA at the IIHF World Junior Championship it was announced Tuesday by USA Hockey. The entire 2024...

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Twins make roster moves ahead of White Sox series

Twins make roster moves ahead of White Sox series

The Minnesota Twins announced that they have returned outfielder Max Kepler from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day Injured List. Additionally, the Twins have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Ronny Henriquez, and optioned catcher Jair...

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Lynx officially sign their two ’24 draft picks

Lynx officially sign their two ’24 draft picks

The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has signed forward Alissa Pili and guard Kiki Jefferson. Per team policy, terms of the agreements were not disclosed. Pili, 6-2, was selected eighth overall by Minnesota in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She split her five-year...

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McCaulley captures Big Ten title

McCaulley captures Big Ten title

University of Minnesota sophomore Isabella McCauley (Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) was crowned the Big Ten champion today at the Bulle Rock Golf Course in Havre de Grace, Mary. McCauley is just the second Golden Gopher in school history to bring home the title and the...

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Gopher basketball makes Mitchell addition official

Gopher basketball makes Mitchell addition official

University of Minnesota head men's basketball coach Ben Johnson has announced the addition of Frank Mitchell to the 2024-25 roster. Mitchell, a forward from Toronto, Ont., joins the Golden Gopher program after playing the 2023-24 season at Canisius. "We're excited to...

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Gopher women add Michigan transfer

Gopher women add Michigan transfer

University of Minnesota women’s basketball head coach Dawn Plitzuweit has announced that Taylor Woodson (Minnetonka, Minn.) will join the Golden Gopher program this summer. Woodson comes to Minnesota after spending the 2023-24 season at Michigan. She will have three...

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Twins to celebrate Prince Night on June 13

Twins to celebrate Prince Night on June 13

Target Field will turn purple on Thursday, June 13 as the Minnesota Twins celebrate the life and legacy of Prince, and the 40th anniversary of his iconic “Purple Rain” album and film, before and during the club’s 6:40 p.m. home game vs. the Oakland Athletics. The...

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