College Sports

Minnesota running back Bryce Williams (21) gets away from the pack and runs for a touchdown against Nebraska in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game.

Missed opportunities hurt Huskers in 30-23 loss to Minnesota

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Tanner Morgan threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns and Bryce Williams rushed for 127 yards and another score on Saturday as Minnesota defeated Nebraska 30-23.

Gophers beat Huskies 4-3 in overtime

Gophers improve to 4-0 with 5-1 win over Bemidji State.

‘U’ falls 2-1 in top-five showdown with Huskies

#2 St Cloud State previews clash w/ #4 Gophers, battle between pairs of brothers

The St Cloud State hockey team practices on Wednesday, October 13th ahead of their series against the Minnesota Gophers

Gophers hockey coach Bob Motzko downplays return to St. Cloud this weekend

Gophers head hockey coach Bob Motzko spoke with reporters on Tuesday on campus.

Tickets on sale next week for 2022 NCAA Women's Final Four

Gophers sweep Mercyhurst with 5-3 win

The fourth-ranked Gopher men’s hockey program opened the season with a sweep over Mercyhurst with a 5-3 win at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Saturday night.

St. Thomas football takes down Valpo

The University of St. Thomas Tommies football team defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 20-13, Saturday afternoon at O'Shaughnessy Stadium.

St. Thomas men's hoops ready for jump up to D-1

St. Thomas men's hoops coach Johnny Tauer spoke with KSTP-TV this week.

4th-ranked Gophers open season with 7-4 win over Mercyhurst

Gophers RB Potts discharged from Indiana hospital

Minnesota running back Trey Potts scores a touchdown on a four yard run against Miami Ohio during the first half of an NCAA college football game.

Gophers coach Bob Motzko spoke with reporters on Tuesday on campus.

Gophers men's hockey host Mercyhurst after delayed start to season

The Gophers men's hockey team had to regroup after the start of the season was delayed. Alaska had high covid numbers that prohibited the team from traveling, so the Gophers got an extra week to prepare for Mercyhurst...

Gophers women's hockey hopes to rebound this weekend vs. UMD

Gophers women's hockey coach Brad Frost spoke to the media on Tuesday at Ridder Arena.

U.S. Women's National Hockey Team begins pre-Olympic residency in Blaine

Members of the USA Hockey Women's National Team line up during a ceremony commemorating the start of their pre-Olympic residency at the Super Rink in Blaine

Gophers RB Trey Potts receiving medical attention in Indiana

FILE: Minnesota running back Trey Potts scores a touchdown on a four yard run against Miami Ohio during the first half of an NCAA college football game.

Gophers rally at Purdue to give Fleck 1st 2nd-half comeback

Purdue safety Cam Allen (10) pushes Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) out during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game.

The University of St. Thomas Tommies women's hockey team defeated the Bemidiji State Beavers 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at the Saint Thomas Ice Arena.

St. Thomas women's hockey earns first Division 1 win

University of Minnesota women's basketball head coach Lindsay Whalen met with the media following the first day of official practice.

Lindsay Whalen excited for the depth and experience of the Gophers heading into season

Gophers men's hockey season-opening series against Alaska Fairbanks rescheduled

U of M, Motzko agree to 3-year contract extension

According to a release Thursday, the three-year contract extension means Motzko will stay with the team through the 2025-26 season. The agreement still needs the approval of the Board of Regents.

In this file photo, Minnesota Gophers men's hockey head coach Bob Motzko meets with the media via Zoom.

Ben Johnson runs first official Gophers hoops practice

The first official practice of the 2021-2022 Gophers men's hoops season took place Tuesday, and KSTP-TV was there. Afterwards, we spoke with new coach Ben Johnson.

Ben Johnson led his first practice as Gophers men's hoops coach on Tuesday.

Gophers coach P.J. Fleck looks ahead to Purdue, looks back at upset Saturday

Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck met with reporters on Monday to unpack the monster upset Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Bowling Green, a 31.5 point underdog, beat the Gophers, 14-10.

Gophers coach P.J. Fleck met with reporters Monday on campus.

Vikings - NFL

Vikings activate RB Kene Nwangwu, release Ameer Abdullah

Nwangwu was drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft by Minnesota but was injured in the preseason.

Rookie QB Kellen Mond hands the ball to rookie running back Kene Nwangwu.

Twins - MLB

Twins announce 2021 Diamond Awards recipients; Polanco wins 'Most Valuable Twin' award

Infielder Jorge Polanco is the unanimous winner of the Most Valuable Twin award, as well as the winner of the Charles O. Johnson award for Most Improved Twin.

Minnesota Twins' Jorge Polanco watches his three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.

High School Sports

No. 4 Chaska takes down No. 9 Robbinsdale Armstrong

The No. 4 Chaska Hawks defeated the No. 9 Robbinsdale Armstrong Falcons 17-6, Friday night at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School.

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