Gophers basketball coaching search: 5 names to watch

Minnesota AD Mark Coyle says he's already taken several calls from several candidates interesting in being the next Gophers men's basketball coach.

How to win $25,000 on St. Patrick's Day with NBA Super 6

An Eastern Conference showdown between the Bucks and 76ers highlights a loaded night of NBA action on St. Patrick’s Day.

Gophers men's hockey holds off Wisconsin 6-4 to win Big Ten championship

The University of Minnesota men's hockey team beat Wisconsin 6-4 Tuesday night to win the Big Ten Tournament title and earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Pitino lands new job after getting axed
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Former Gopher men's basketball coach Richard Pitino already has a new coaching gig lined up just a day after he was fired.

Minnesota Vikings make moves in free agency
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The Minnesota Vikings are making moves after the legal tampering period for free agent negotiations began earlier this week.

Gophers AD Mark Coyle starts search to replace Richard Pitino

University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle made his first public comments Tuesday morning since making it official that Richard Pitino was no longer the school’s men’s basketball coach.

Gophers' search begins for Pitino's replacement
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A day after cutting ties with Richard Pitino, University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle explained how the university will begin its search process for new men's basketball head coach.

Gophers' Jack LaFontaine named Big Ten Goaltender of the Year

The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team is playing for a Big Ten title Tuesday night, and the Gophers had several players earn honors from the league.

Vikings release veteran DT Shamar Stephen

The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday they’ve terminated the contract of defensive tackle Shamar Stephen.

Richard Pitino out after 8 seasons as Gophers basketball coach

Minnesota's 79-75 loss to Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament last Thursday has marked the end of Richard Pitino's tenure with the Gophers.

Vikings reportedly adding DT Dalvin Tomlinson in free agency

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly adding defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson in free agency to give the defensive line a much-needed boost for the 2021 season.

Gophers fire head men's basketball coach Richard Pitino
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Richard Pitino is out as head coach of the Gopher men's basketball team, according to the athletics department.

Gophers' Gable Steveson wants to 'dominate, put on a show' at NCAA meet

University of Minnesota junior heavyweight Gable Steveson takes a 12-0 record, and 62-2 in his career, to this weekend's NCAA Championships and is the favorite at heavyweight.

Wild among hottest teams in NHL since return from COVID-19 pause

The Wild won its fourth straight game Sunday night, scoring four unanswered goals, three in the third period, in a 4-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes at Xcel Energy Center.

Middleweight boxing great Marvin Hagler dies at 66

Marvin Hagler, the middleweight boxing great whose title reign and career ended with a split-decision loss to “Sugar” Ray Leonard in 1987, died Saturday. He was 66.