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Two struck by vehicle after Gophers game have life-threatening injuries
The crash occurred following the Gophers football game.
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Gophers-Colorado game recap
A quick look at the Gophers' latest blowout victory.
Gophers steamroll Colorado 49-7 but lose receiver Chris Autman-Bell to injury
It was another laugher for the Gophers but there was nothing funny at the end of the first half. Wideout Chris Autman-Bell left the game and did not return after clutching his right knee upon falling to the turf.
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Gophers aim to go 3-0 in nonconference finale vs. Colorado
After blowout wins over New Mexico State and Western Illinois, coach P.J. Fleck's team is a big favorite against the Buffaloes.
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Gophers lose Big Ten soccer opener at Nebraska
The Cornhuskers scored the game's lone goal in the 88th minute. Minnesota's loss ended a four-game winning streak.
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Reusse: Former Gophers volleyball star Gentil made sure Hebert's hunch was right
A Brazilian, Paula Gentil flourished as the Gophers' first libero, leading the team to its first Big Ten title and back-to-back final fours in 2003 and 2004.
Colleges
Area college football: Bemidji State looks to break out vs. Winona State
The Warriors are undefeated, but both of the Beavers' losses have come by narrow margins.
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Gophers have 13 TDs through two games; Jelen's might be their favorite
The bench erupted with joy when Preston Jelen, a fifth-year player with a history of injuries, made a big play last Saturday against Western Illinois.
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Souhan: Ibrahim could contend for Heisman, but Gophers must be careful
The Gophers need their star running back healthy if they're going to win the Big Ten West.
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Colorado vs. Gophers: Randy Johnson's game prediction
The Buffaloes are in a bad spot with a defense that hasn't been able to stop the run facing a Gophers team with Mohamed Ibrahim, Trey Potts and Co.
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No. 6 Gophers volleyball upset by Pepperdine in Diet Coke Classic
Minnesota (4-3) was 22-0 under coach Hugh McCutcheon in this annual tournament.
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Why Nebraska was willing to spend $7.5 million more to buy out Frost
Randy Johnson's College Football Insider: AD Trev Alberts decided the Huskers couldn't afford to wait until Oct. 1, when coach Scott Frost's buyout would drop from $15 million to $7.5 million.
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Gophers recruiting watch: Prior Lake's Owusu, Johnson impress
Martin Owusu, a defensive lineman, and Greg Johnson, an offensive lineman, have been dominant in the Lakers' 2-0 start.
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Penn State or Auburn? Randy Johnson's Big Ten picks make the call
Stakes get higher: can Michigan State stay unbeaten at Washington? Will Purdue have its hands full at Syracuse?
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Gophers' opening wins were decisive, but players hungry to learn
P.J. Fleck has used video from other football games to help show the players what to do — and what not to do. The extra work comes from the fact that there hasn't been much to be learned from Minnesota's two lopsided wins.
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Gophers men's hockey has holes but freshman class has team 'giddy'
Coach Bob Motzko hopes to improve on last year's trip to the Frozen Four, with the season opener coming Oct. 1 against Lindenwood.
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Gophers football shining statistically, albeit against two weaker foes
The Gophers are among the national leaders in total offense, total defense and several other categories.
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U volleyball hosts Pepperdine, Washington St. in Diet Coke Classic
The sixth-ranked Gophers end their nonconference schedule on Thursday and Saturday at Maturi Pavilion.
High Schools
Two Holy Family basketball stars say they'll play in college for Butler
Kapke, a 6-11 center, is ranked third in the state among 2023 boys' recruits. Land, a 6-foot forward, averaged a double-double last season.
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- Rival revival: Texas snags baseball coach Schlossnagle from Texas A&M after Aggies finish 2nd at CWS
- NCAA council votes to remove cannabis from banned drug list, removes limits on on-field coaches
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