The 8-1 Vikings have certainly captured the attention of football fans in Minnesota and across the country. Last week's overtime win in Buffalo took on additional significance when the video of Vikings radio play-by-play man Paul Allen went viral. The late-game radio...
Gophers welcome Hawkeyes on Saturday (AUDIO)
THE ESSENTIALS Date/Time: Nov. 19, 2022 / 3 p.m. CT Site: Minneapolis Stadium: Huntington Bank Stadium Surface: FieldTurf Capacity: 50,805 Series Overall: Minnesota Leads 62-51-2 Streak: Minnesota Lost 7 Series in Minnesota: Minnesota Leads 39-19-1 Streak: Minnesota...
Crosby and Pens Sink Wild (AUDIO)
(St. Paul, MN) -- Sidney Crosby had a four point night as the Penguins handed the Wild a 6-4 loss. Joel Eriksson Ek scored twice plus Brandon Duhaime and Matt Dumba each got on the board as well but in the end the Penguins were too powerful for Minnesota. With...
Canterbury proposes 54-day racing season for 2023
Canterbury Park racing officials have submitted a request to the Minnesota Racing Commission for a 54-day mixed-breed horse racing season in 2023. The proposed meet would begin Saturday, May 27 and conclude Saturday, Sept. 16. Four days of racing per week would be...
Schmitz semifinalist for national award
University of Minnesota center John Michael Schmitz was named a semifinalist for the Outland Trophy today. The Outland Trophy is presented annually to the nation's most outstanding interior lineman by the Football Writers Association of America. Schmitz is the...
Justin Jefferson wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his outing against the Buffalo Bills in Week 10, the NFL announced today. Jefferson played a major role in the 33-30 overtime win at Buffalo, catching 10 passes for a...
Gopher defensive coordinator up for national award
University of Minnesota defensive coordinator Joe Rossi is a nominee for the Broyles Award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top assistant coach. Rossi oversees a defense that is ranked No. 4 in the nation in scoring defense (13.1 points) and No. 8 in the...
NFL Pro Bowl fan voting underway
– The 2023 Pro Bowl Games Vote is now open and fans can show their support for their favorite players by voting for them to be named to the 2023 Pro Bowl Games roster. The NFL will leverage social media platforms to showcase its players' incredible athletic...
Wolves win in Cleveland behind sharp shooting night from Russell
POSTGAME NOTES MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 129, CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 124 November 13, 2022 TIMBERWOLVES NOTES Player Notes • D’Angelo Russell led the way for the Timberwolves tonight in Cleveland, finishing with a season-high 30 points on 11-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-5...
#9 Gopher volleyball rolls past Indiana
The No. 9 Minnesota Golden Gophers volleyball team defeated the Indiana Hoosiers in three sets, 25-22, 25-9, 25-15 on Sunday afternoon at Maturi Pavilion. With the win, the Gophers have won 11 of their last 13 matches overall with four left to play in 2022. They'll...
Gopher football set to host Northwestern (AUDIO)
THE ESSENTIALS Date/Time: Nov. 12, 2022 / 2:40 p.m. CT Site: Minneapolis Stadium: Huntington Bank Stadium Surface: FieldTurf Capacity: 50,805 Series Overall: Minnesota Leads 55-36-5 Streak: Minnesota Won 2 Series in Minnesota: Minnesota Leads 30-15-3 Streak: Minnesota...
Wild End Trip Tonight In Seattle
(Seattle, WA) -- The Wild will end their three game west coast swing tonight with a final stop in Seattle. The Kraken blanked the Wild 4-0 last Thursday in St. Paul. It was part of a goal drought that stretched 159 minutes and 45 seconds as the Wild were shutout...
#1 Gopher hockey hosting #8 Penn State tonight
The Golden Gophers men's hockey team jumped back to the top of the national polls heading into another top-10 battle when they host No. 7/8 Penn State during a Big Ten Conference series Nov. 10-11 at 3M Arena at Mariucci presented by Marathon. Puck drop is set for 7...
Timberwolves unveil new “City Edition” uniforms
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the much-anticipated Nike 2022-23 NBA City Edition uniform. This year’s campaign, “Own Every Canvas,” celebrates the intersection of “court + community + culture” and its impact throughout the state of Minnesota. Nike first...
Traffic Advisory for Gopher sports on Friday
The University of Minnesota is hosting four separate athletic competitions on campus on Friday, Nov. 11, as women's swimming, men's basketball, volleyball and men's hockey all host home events that night. Women's swimming hosts Iowa at 5:00 p.m., while men's...
Wolves to host Native American Heritage Night on Wednesday
The Minnesota Timberwolves will host Native American Heritage Night on Wednesday, Nov. 9 when the Timberwolves host the Phoenix Suns. Native American Heritage Night celebrates the rich heritage, traditions and culture of the Bdewakantunwan Dakota people of Prairie...
Wild Start Road Trip ***AUDIO***
(Los Angeles, CA) -- The Minnesota Wild are back on the road to start a three game, four day trip out west. It starts against the Kings tonight in Los Angeles followed by a showdown with the Ducks in Anaheim tomorrow night and will conclude with a rematch against...
Gopher kicker win weekly Big Ten Award
University of Minnesota kicker Matthew Trickett was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after his performance in Minnesota’s 20-13 road win at Nebraska. The fifth-year senior made his two longest field goals of the season, first from 47 yards on the opening...
#9 Gopher volleyball hosts Michigan tonight (AUDIO)
#9 GOPHERS (13-7, 8-4 BT) MICHIGAN (14-8, 5-7 BT) Friday, Nov. 4 6:30 p.m. CT Maturi Pavilion SERIES INFORMATION Minnesota leads Michigan 60-16, and Illinois, 43-40-1 First Meeting: 1975 (Both) Last Meeting: Oct. 7 (UM) and Oct. 15 (Illinois) HEADING INTO THE MATCH •...
Wild Shutout By Seattle
(St. Paul, MN) -- Martin Jones stopped 22 shots as the Kraken stuffed the Wild 4-0 on Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center. The depleted Wild, without four big forwards due to injury, were overpowered by Seattle most of the night. The Kraken scored three...
Lynx sign Reeve to contract extension
The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has signed Cheryl Reeve to a multi-year contract extension. Reeve also moves from General Manager to President of Basketball Operations. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. "I appreciate the confidence...
Smith wins NFC Defensive Player of the Week Award
Linebacker ZA’DARIUS SMITH of the Minnesota Vikings, running back CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY of the San Francisco 49ers and tight end WILL DISSLY of the Seattle Seahawks are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played in Week 8...
Gopher OL Ruschmeyer on award list
Minnesota redshirt senior offensive lineman Axel Ruschmeyer has been announced as a nominee for the 2022 Burlsworth Trophy, given annually to the top college football player who began his career as a walk-on. Ruschmeyer, who started his career as a walk-on before...
Vikings trade for TE Hockenson
The Minnesota Vikings announce the team has traded a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to the Detroit Lions in exchange for TE T.J. Hockenson, a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and a conditional fourth-round...
Gopher football hosts Rutgers on Saturday (AUDIO)
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Golden Gopher football team is a day closer to hosting Rutgers in a Big Ten football game. Minnesota will have a morning workout today, a fast practice tomorrow and then the game against the Scarlet Knights on Saturday. Both teams are 4-3...
Gopher women’s soccer starts Big Ten Tourney on Sunday (AUDIO)
The University of Minnesota soccer team will face the No. 6 Michigan State Spartans in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament. Minnesota picks up the eight-seed and will travel to East Lansing to compete against the 2022 Big Ten Champions and one-seeded Spartans....
Wolves Saddle Spurs
Postgame NOTES MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVEs 134, San Antonio Spurs 122 October 26, 2022 Timberwolves notes Player Notes Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves tonight, finishing with a game-high and season-high 34 points on 12-of-21 from the field,...