MIAC announces plans for modified basketball, hockey seasons amid COVID-19

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference on Wednesday announced its plans for a modified winter sports season in basketball, hockey, indoor track and field and swimming and diving.

Timberwolves Ryan Saunders on NBA COVID protocols: 'You can't let your guard down'

With COVID-19 cases rising across the country and the NBA having an uptick in teams quarantining, in addition to postponing games, league officials on Tuesday announced updated protocols for the season.

Gopher Coaches Show: Lindsay Whalen talks playing amid pandemic

University of Minnesota women's basketball coach Lindsay Whalen joined the Gophers Coaches Show this week as Minnesota, off to a 2-6 start, heads to Maryland on Thursday.

SuperBookSports gives Gophers 100/1 odds to win 2021 national title

We’re not 24 hours removed from Nick Saban and Alabama winning another College Football Playoff national title, and there’s already rankings and odds for the 2021 season.

Timberwolves D'Angelo Russell on Capitol riot: 'We let that happen'

D’Angelo Russell turned the tables on Twin Cities media members after the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 96-88 Sunday night to end a seven-game losing streak.

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook snubbed from NFL's All-Pro list

Despite finishing second in the NFL in rushing and leading the league in all-purpose yards, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook did not earn an All-Pro selection in 2020.

No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St

DeVonta Smith was uncoverable, Najee Harris unstoppable and Mac Jones impeccable. With a performance that was both surgical and explosive, No. 1 Alabama won the College Football Playoff national championship game 52-24 against No. 3 Ohio State on Monday night.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick declines Presidential Medal of Freedom in wake of pro-Trump Capitol riot

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said on Monday night that he will not receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying "remaining true to the people, team and country I love outweigh the benefits of any individual award."

Countdown on for Minnesota Wild with season-opener on Thursday

The Minnesota Wild has completed a full week of training camp, and after scrimmages Friday and Sunday night, the countdown to the 2021 regular season is on.

Everson Griffen making pitch to return to Vikings?

Everson Griffen was a fan-favorite at defensive end for 10 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. If he has any say in it, he might make a return to Minnesota in 2021.

Timberwolves get defensive to beat Spurs, end 7-game skid

The Minnesota Timberwolves ended a seven-game losing streak with a 96-88 win over the San Antonio Spurs Sunday night at Target Center.

Gophers football lands Clemson grad transfer, DT Nyles Pinckney

The University of Minnesota football team added talent to its defensive line on Monday with a commitment from former Clemson defensive tackle Nyles Pinckney.

Gophers fall 7 spots to No. 23 in AP Top 25 poll

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team fell seven spots to No. 23 in the newest Associated Press Top 25 poll, released Monday.

How to Win Big in the National Championship

The old adage states that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Clearly, this wise one never played the "FOX Bet Super 6."