Mara Braun leads Gophers to 75-45 win over Western Illinois in opener

Led by three local standouts in the starting lineup, the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team opened the 2022-23 season with a 75-45 win over Western Illinois Monday night at Williams Arena.

Kansas suspends head coach Bill Self 4 games in ongoing infractions case

The violations case against Kansas stems from a federal probe in 2017 that led to the conviction of shoe company executives, a middleman who worked with them and several assistant coaches.

Gophers: Jamison Battle won't play in exhibition against St. Olaf after foot surgery

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball season opens with an exhibition Wednesday night against Division III St. Olaf at Williams Arena, and the Gophers’ lone returning starter from last season will not be available.

Father rushes from coal mining job to attend game with son in touching photo

Michael McGuire didn’t have time to shower and wash away the coal dust before the game. That’s how important it was for him to be there.

Gophers, Ben Johnson land commitment from 5-star center Dennis Evans

Dennis Evans, one of the top centers and high school basketball players in the country, gave his verbal commitment to Ben Johnson and the Gophers on Monday.

Whalen, Gophers motivated by low Big Ten projection with new roster

Minneapolis is hosting Big Ten Media Days for men’s and women’s basketball at Target Center this week, and Commissioner Kevin Warren had a surprise for Lindsay Whalen before she took the stage.

PJ Fleck Show: Gophers face Illinois coming off bye week

It’s Week 6 of the PJ Fleck Show on Fox 9, and the University of Minnesota football team is back from its bye week after a 20-10 loss to Purdue on Homecoming at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Gophers forward Jamison Battle named Preseason All-Big Ten

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team has one returning starter from last year’s team as it gets ready for the 2022-23 season, and Jamison Battle was waned Preseason All-Big Ten on Thursday.

Whalen, Gophers continue to build chemistry with season a month away

The University of Minnesota women’s basketball season is still a month away as Lindsay Whalen opens her fifth season with the Gophers on Nov. 7 against Western Illinois.

Gophers basketball: 5 thoughts entering Ben Johnson’s second season

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team has started fall workouts after meshing several new pieces during an eight-week summer program.

Gophers' Ben Johnson on 2022-23 season: 'We've got to think like winners'

After eight weeks of summer workouts, the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team started fall practices on Monday at Athletes Village.

How to watch the P.J. Fleck Show Tuesday night on FOX 9

On the P.J. Fleck Show with Gophers Coach P.J. Fleck on Tuesday, Sept. 13, the hosts discuss what's been working well for Gophers Football through the first two weeks of the season, what to expect against Colorado on Saturday, and Coach Fleck's reaction to Nebraska Coach Scott Frost getting fired. 

Gophers women’s basketball announces 2022-23 schedule

The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team will open the 2022-23 regular season on Nov. 30 against Western Illinois at Williams Arena, the team announced Wednesday.