Minnesota Gophers

September 4, 2026 8:45 AM

Minnesota breezes by Eastern Illinois 59-7 in the opener behind Javon Tracy's two punt return TDs

Javon Tracy set Minnesota's single-game record with two punt return touchdowns in the season opener against Eastern Illinois. He had an 87-yard runback for a score in the first quarter and a 69-yarder in the third quarter.

by The Associated Press

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July 27, 2026 6:05 PM

Remembering legendary Gopher baseball coach John Anderson

John Anderson, the former University of Minnesota baseball coach and Big Ten career victories leader, died Sunday. He was 71.

by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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July 23, 2026 10:06 AM

Minnesota gives Niko Medved a contract extension and salary bump after a promising first season

After a promising first season, University of Minnesota men’s basketball head coach Niko Medved has received a one-year contract extension, as well as a $100,000 pay bump.

by The Associated Press

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March 30, 2026 11:14 AM

Former University of Minnesota wrestling coach J Robinson dies

Longtime University of Minnesota wrestling coach J Robinson died Sunday at age 79, the university announced.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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March 27, 2026 9:20 PM

Rice, Betts and UCLA advance to Elite Eight with 80-56 win over Minnesota in March Madness

Kiki Rice scored 21 points and Lauren Betts added 16 to help No. 1 seed UCLA beat fourth-seeded Minnesota 80-56 in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament.

by The Associated Press

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March 27, 2026 4:00 AM

Minnesota Gophers women’s basketball meets UCLA in NCAA Sweet 16

Minnesota faces No. 1 UCLA in the NCAA Sweet 16 on Friday. Tipoff is at 6:30 p.m. Central time in Sacramento, Calif., and the game will air on ESPN.

by Mitch Klein and The Associated Press

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March 26, 2026 4:00 AM

Elvera 'Peps' Neuman is a Minnesota basketball icon. You may know her as the ‘blanket lady’

The Minnesota Gophers face off against UCLA Friday in the Sweet 16 matchup. You can bet one of the Gophers biggest fans will be there in the Sacramento stands: the Blanket Lady.

by Anika Besst

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March 24, 2026 6:35 PM

Amaya Battle and Mara Braun have found their reward for staying through rough times

The Gophers’ standout performance in the NCAA Tournament is the culmination of years’ of player efforts.

by The Associated Press

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March 24, 2026 4:48 PM

Minnesota names Brett Larson its men's hockey coach, turning again to St. Cloud State for the hire

The University of Minnesota has appointed Brett Larson as its men’s hockey coach following the school’s decision to part ways with coach Bob Motzko.

by The Associated Press

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March 23, 2026 4:55 PM

Minnesota introduces Greg May as the new women's hockey coach after three seasons under Brad Frost

The 40-year-old May, whose nickname is Boom, was the head coach of the men's NCAA Division III team at Augsburg University for two seasons before joining Frost and the Gophers.

by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Gophers

Minnesota breezes by Eastern Illinois 59-7 in the opener behind Javon Tracy's two punt return TDs

Remembering legendary Gopher baseball coach John Anderson

Minnesota gives Niko Medved a contract extension and salary bump after a promising first season

Former University of Minnesota wrestling coach J Robinson dies

Rice, Betts and UCLA advance to Elite Eight with 80-56 win over Minnesota in March Madness

Minnesota Gophers women’s basketball meets UCLA in NCAA Sweet 16

Elvera 'Peps' Neuman is a Minnesota basketball icon. You may know her as the ‘blanket lady’

Amaya Battle and Mara Braun have found their reward for staying through rough times

Minnesota names Brett Larson its men's hockey coach, turning again to St. Cloud State for the hire

Minnesota introduces Greg May as the new women's hockey coach after three seasons under Brad Frost

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