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December 18, 2016 1:58 PM

Minnesota coach Claeys says he risked job by backing players

Before the boycott, Claeys says he told the team "about all the different fallouts" including losing his job, not playing in the bowl game and being viewed by some as "pro sexual assault."

by Tim Nelson and Associated Press

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December 17, 2016 4:07 PM

U football team will play in bowl game, pledges to bring more exposure to issue of sexual violence

The team has ended its boycott and will return to the practice field to prepare for the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27. Ten teammates remain suspended in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

by Peter Cox

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December 17, 2016 9:21 AM

U football players end boycott, will play in upcoming bowl game

The University of Minnesota football team will play in the Holiday Bowl, reversing a threat to boycott the game because of the suspension of 10 players accused of sexual assault.

by Associated Press

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December 17, 2016 6:50 AM

U officials and players meet, but no agreement to end boycott

The university's president and athletic director met with a group of football players Friday night, the university said, as they tried to find common ground. But there were no decisions immediately announced when the meeting concluded.

by Associated Press

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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.

by MPR News Staff

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December 16, 2016 6:09 AM

Minnesota volleyball team loses in NCAA semifinals

The Gophers had won 14 straight games before Thursday.

by Associated Press

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December 14, 2016 12:00 PM

Peterson practices with Vikings; game status unclear

Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson returned to the active roster and took part in a walk-through practice session Wednesday, the first since suffering a torn meniscus in a Sept. 18 game.

by MPR News Staff

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December 13, 2016 7:03 AM

Midway stadium developers keep ball rolling, aim for major construction in spring

Preliminary work on the stadium is underway. But developers still don't have full control of the site, and they're awaiting a key property tax break from the state amid a legislative power shift.

by Matt Sepic

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December 12, 2016 3:51 PM

Agency shifts on Vikes stadium seat perks; no more friends, family

The proposed policy change calls on the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority to ID visitors to the U.S. Bank Stadium suites and explain why they're using the agency's premium seats. Friends and family of agency executives will no longer be allowed.

by Tim Nelson