Takeaways: Gophers open 2022-23 season with 61-60 win over Western Michigan

Takeaways: Gophers open 2022-23 season with 61-60 win over Western Michigan

Ben Johnson opened his second season with the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team with a 61-60 win over Western Michigan Monday night at Williams Arena.

Ben Johnson opened his second season with the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team with a 61-60 win over Western Michigan Monday night at Williams Arena.

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

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.

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.

Boxer undergoes brain surgery after getting knocked out during bout in Minneapolis

Boxer undergoes brain surgery after getting knocked out during bout in Minneapolis

Professional boxer Aidos Yerbossynuly, who fought David Morrell Jr. at the Minneapolis Armory over the weekend, is reportedly in a coma after being knocked out during his match on Saturday.

Professional boxer Aidos Yerbossynuly, who fought David Morrell Jr. at the Minneapolis Armory over the weekend, is reportedly in a coma after being knocked out during his match on Saturday.

Takeaways: Vikings beat Commanders 20-17 to improve to 7-1

Takeaways: Vikings beat Commanders 20-17 to improve to 7-1

The Minnesota Vikings are 7-1, have won six straight and have a 4.5 game lead in the NFC North Division after a 20-17 win at the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

The Minnesota Vikings are 7-1, have won six straight and have a 4.5 game lead in the NFC North Division after a 20-17 win at the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

Vikings DB promises something new each week for 'iced out' Kirk Cousins
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Vikings DB promises something new each week for 'iced out' Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins' new post-win road win ritual of embracing his swag isn't going anywhere after the team once again topped itself this weekend after a win in Washington.

Kirk Cousins' new post-win road win ritual of embracing his swag isn't going anywhere after the team once again topped itself this weekend after a win in Washington.

Gophers: Does PJ Fleck start Tanner Morgan or Athan Kaliakmanis against Northwestern?

Gophers: Does PJ Fleck start Tanner Morgan or Athan Kaliakmanis against Northwestern?

The University of Minnesota football team hosts Northwestern on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium, and one of the many questions PJ Fleck has leading up to kickoff is who will play quarterback when the offense takes the field.

The University of Minnesota football team hosts Northwestern on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium, and one of the many questions PJ Fleck has leading up to kickoff is who will play quarterback when the offense takes the field.

Boxer in critical condition after KO in Minneapolis
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Boxer in critical condition after KO in Minneapolis

A matchup at the Armory in Minneapolis between WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. and undefeated challenger Aidos Yerbossynuly ended with a knockout on Saturday, and one of the fighters in the hospital with a coma.

A matchup at the Armory in Minneapolis between WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. and undefeated challenger Aidos Yerbossynuly ended with a knockout on Saturday, and one of the fighters in the hospital with a coma.

Iced-out Kirk Cousins celebrates Vikings’ 20-17 win over Commanders

Iced-out Kirk Cousins celebrates Vikings’ 20-17 win over Commanders

The Minnesota Vikings flew home 7-1 and winners of six straight games after a 20-17 victory at the Washington Commanders on Sunday, and the party started from the moment the team got back into the locker room.

The Minnesota Vikings flew home 7-1 and winners of six straight games after a 20-17 victory at the Washington Commanders on Sunday, and the party started from the moment the team got back into the locker room.

Twins exercise option on Sonny Gray; Sano, Bundy, Archer become free agents

Twins exercise option on Sonny Gray; Sano, Bundy, Archer become free agents

The Minnesota Twins on Monday exercised an option on pitcher Sonny Gray, and allowed Dylan Bundy, Chris Archer and MIguel Sano to become free agents.

The Minnesota Twins on Monday exercised an option on pitcher Sonny Gray, and allowed Dylan Bundy, Chris Archer and MIguel Sano to become free agents.

Minnesota athletes with disabilities faceoff in Courage Kenny Classic

Minnesota athletes with disabilities faceoff in Courage Kenny Classic

The Courage Kenny Classic adaptive basketball tournament brings in 15 teams from around the country; or about 170 athletes in all, ranging in age from five years old to 55 years old.

The Courage Kenny Classic adaptive basketball tournament brings in 15 teams from around the country; or about 170 athletes in all, ranging in age from five years old to 55 years old.

Longtime Minnesota baseball umpire Larry Gallagher dies at age 82

Longtime Minnesota baseball umpire Larry Gallagher dies at age 82

Minnesota baseball lost a legend this weekend as longtime high school, college, and Town Ball umpire Larry Gallagher has passed away at the age of 82.

Minnesota baseball lost a legend this weekend as longtime high school, college, and Town Ball umpire Larry Gallagher has passed away at the age of 82.

Minnesota athletes with disabilities faceoff in Courage Kenny Classic
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Minnesota athletes with disabilities faceoff in Courage Kenny Classic

This Sunday, many loyal Minnesota sports fans chose to watch a basketball game at Hastings High School, rather than watch their Minnesota Vikings take on the Washington Commanders. But the decision was easy, and the players were more than deserving because each one was playing through a permanent lower body disability.

This Sunday, many loyal Minnesota sports fans chose to watch a basketball game at Hastings High School, rather than watch their Minnesota Vikings take on the Washington Commanders. But the decision was easy, and the players were more than deserving because each one was playing through a permanent lower body disability.

'You like that?!' Cousins, Vikings rally from down 10 to beat Commanders 20-17

'You like that?!' Cousins, Vikings rally from down 10 to beat Commanders 20-17

The Minnesota Vikings had to rally from a fourth-quarter double-digit deficit to do it, but they’re 7-1 after a 20-17 win over Washington Commanders on Sunday at FedEx Field.

The Minnesota Vikings had to rally from a fourth-quarter double-digit deficit to do it, but they’re 7-1 after a 20-17 win over Washington Commanders on Sunday at FedEx Field.

NYC Marathon returns: Chebet, Lokedi of Kenya win in debuts

NYC Marathon returns: Chebet, Lokedi of Kenya win in debuts

Evans Chebet of Kenya won the New York City Marathon men's race and Sharon Lokedi of Kenya won the women’s race Sunday, both of them making a splash in their debuts.

Evans Chebet of Kenya won the New York City Marathon men's race and Sharon Lokedi of Kenya won the women’s race Sunday, both of them making a splash in their debuts.

Gophers rally for 20-13 win at Nebraska; Tanner Morgan leaves with injury

Gophers rally for 20-13 win at Nebraska; Tanner Morgan leaves with injury

The University of Minnesota football team is leaving Nebraska with a come-from-behind 20-13 win over the Cornhuskers on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, and they might have a new quarterback for the remainder of the season.

The University of Minnesota football team is leaving Nebraska with a come-from-behind 20-13 win over the Cornhuskers on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, and they might have a new quarterback for the remainder of the season.