Ben Johnson preaching chemistry as Gophers open season with 10 new players

After eight weeks of summer workouts, the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team held its first official day of practice for the 2021-22 season on Tuesday.

Gophers sign hockey coach Bob Motzko to 3-year extension

The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team opens the 2021-22 season on Saturday against Alaska, and the Gophers announced Thursday morning they’ve agreed to a three-year extension with coach Bob Motzko.

Gophers women's basketball 'ready to take next step' with 12 players back

Lindsay Whalen took the court for the first time on Tuesday with the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team in her fourth season, and probably cracked a smile.

March Madness branding to be extended to women's basketball tournament

The NCAA will extend its March Madness branding to the women’s basketball tournament this spring, a moniker normally reserved for the men’s tournament.

Bob Motzko returns to ice with Gophers 2 months after son's death

Bob Motzko’s life will never be the same as he enters his fourth season with the University of Minnesota men’s hockey team, and it has little to do with anything that happens on the ice.

Gable Steveson ready for '1 more ride' with Gophers wrestling before WWE

University of Minnesota star wrestler Gable Steveson talked Monday about signing a NIL deal with WWE and returning to the Gophers for one more season.

Gable Steveson signs NIL deal with WWE, announces return to Gophers next season

Gophers star Gable Steveson announced Thursday he's signed a deal with WWE, and will return to Minnesota next season to defend a Big Ten and NCAA title.

Gophers' men's basketball releases 2021-22 schedule

Ben Johnson will make his head coaching debut with the Gophers on Nov. 9 against Kansas City.

Gophers, Ben Johnson get commitment from Osseo standout Joshua Ola-Joseph

Osseo forward Joshua Ola-Joseph on Monday became the third Twin Cities prep standout to commit to the Gophers since Ben Johnson was hired in late March.

No. 7-ranked Gophers volleyball opens 2021 slate Friday against Baylor

The No. 7-ranked University of Minnesota volleyball team opens the 2021 season against No. 10-ranked Baylor Friday night at Wisconsin in the Big 10/Big 12 Challenge.

Gophers volleyball enters AVCA preseason poll ranked No. 7

For the seventh straight year and eight time in 10 years under Hugh McCutcheon, the University of Minnesota volleyball team enters its season ranked in the top-10 in the country.

Gophers volleyball ready to turn page on trying 2020-21 season

The University of Minnesota volleyball team started fall practice this week after battling through injuries and COVID-19 issues during the 2020-21 season.

Gophers volleyball 2021 TV schedule includes 3 matches on FOX 9+

The University of Minnesota volleyball team has released its TV schedule for the 2021 season, and you can watch at least three matches on Fox 9+.

Gophers wrestler Gable Steveson back home after winning Olympic gold in Tokyo

University of Minnesota wrestler Gable Steveson got a hero’s welcome home as he returned to the Twin Cities Sunday night after winning Olympic gold in Tokyo.

Gable Steveson to wrestle for Olympic gold

University of Minnesota wrestler Gable Steveson is 3-0 in the 125-kilo freestyle weight class at the Olympic Games in Tokyo and will wrestle for the gold medal Friday morning.

Gophers basketball to play in Asheville Championship Nov. 12-14

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team announced Wednesday it will play in the inaugural Asheville Championship, set for Nov. 12 and 14 in North Carolina.

Texas committee studying impact of Longhorns’ Big 12 exit holds first meeting

The goal is to study the effect of UT’s decision to leave the Big 12 on communities and schools -- specifically schools that remain in the conference.

Mack Motzko, son of Gophers hockey coach, killed in crash

The Minnesota hockey community is mourning the loss of 20-year-old Mack Motzko, killed Saturday night in a crash near Orono.

St. Thomas Academy hires Khalid El-Amin as boys basketball coach

St. Thomas Academy announced on Thursday that it has a new boys basketball coach, and it’s a name widely known and respected in Minnesota basketball circles.