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It's unclear if University of Minnesota football players suspended for their sexual conduct understand consent, but the problem goes beyond athletics, an author of a book on rape and college football tells MPR News.

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December 16, 2016 9:15 AM

U of M administrators and players at loggerheads over suspensions of players

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler and Athletic Director Mark Coyle say they're willing to meet with Gopher football players, following the suspensions of 10 players.

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December 9, 2016 8:57 AM

Gopher men's basketball on the upswing

It's a big time for sports in Minnesota Friday night.

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November 18, 2016 8:46 AM

Highly-ranked Gopher volleyball team facing tough competition

Tonight, the University of Minnesota women's volleyball team, ranked second in the nation, hosts number 13 Michigan State at The Pavilion.

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November 11, 2016 8:43 AM

Gopher football team faces tough test with Cornhuskers

The University of Minnesota football team will be in Nebraska tomorrow night for a key Big Ten match up.

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November 4, 2016 8:42 AM

New Vikings offensive coordinator faces familiar problems

The Detroit Lions will be at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday to play the Minnesota Vikings. After last Monday night's loss to the last place Bears, the Vikings' offensive coordinator Norv Turner announced his resignation. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke about the state of the Vikings with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune.