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A cloth mask and bouquet of flowers are seen on the Goldy statue outside Coffman Memorial Union on April 1, 2020.

Meet Bradley Nelson, the doctor guiding U athletics through COVID-19

by Julianna Landis
Published July 18, 2020
Dr. Nelson has assembled a team of doctors, public health experts and epidemiologists to advise the athletics department through the pandemic.
Gophers April Bockin, Emily Peterson and Molly Fiedler celebrate a penalty kick scored by Bockin at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.

Gophers soccer completes coaching staff, returns to campus with new style

by Julianna Landis
Published July 16, 2020
The Gophers' soccer team has established a leadership group to guide the team during voluntary workouts.
Forward Jordan Murphy looks to drive towards the hoop at the Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.

Jordan Murphy selected to BTN all-decade team

by Matthew Kennedy
Published July 14, 2020
In 2019, Murphy led the Gophers' basketball team to its first NCAA tournament win since 2013.
A cloth mask and bouquet of flowers are seen on the Goldy statue outside Coffman Memorial Union on April 1, 2020.

Big Ten cancels nonconference games

by Julianna Landis
Published July 9, 2020
The Big Ten's decision will impact all fall sports at Minnesota.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

2021 Gophers’ recruiting update: Offense

by Matthew Kennedy
Published July 9, 2020
Two Illinois four-star commits highlight the Gophers' 2021 class.
2021 Gophers' recruiting update: Defense

2021 Gophers’ recruiting update: Defense

by Matthew Kennedy
Published July 6, 2020
The Gophers have a duo of four-star corners joining the program in 2021.
Photo Courtesy of Gopher Softball

Gophers’ softball adds alum Katie Richardson as assistant coach

by Julianna Landis
Published July 2, 2020
The opportunity to return to her alma mater as a coach is a "dream come true" for Richardson.
A cloth mask and bouquet of flowers are seen on the Goldy statue outside Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 1. (Parker Johnson / Minnesota Daily)

Seven Gophers’ athletes test positive for COVID-19

by Nolan O'Hara
Published June 30, 2020
Student athletes who have tested positive, and those who have had contact with them, have been asked to self-isolate.
Athletic Director Mark Coyle addresses the Board of Regents in regards to a contract extension signed by head football coach P.J. Fleck at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. The deal, signed by Fleck last week, extends his contract through the 2026 season and will increase his base salary to $4.6 million.

Minnesota athletics director Mark Coyle discusses the return to campus for fall athletes

by Julianna Landis
Published June 27, 2020
Coyle talked about the protocol for athletes, testing and what will happen if an athlete tests positive.
Forward Grace Zumwinkle looks to pass the puck at Ridder Arena on Friday, Oct. 19. The Gophers beat Ohio State 3-0.

Grace Zumwinkle ready to lead going into her senior season

by Matthew Kennedy
Published June 27, 2020
Zumwinkle was last season's top goal scorer with 25 goals.

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