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Sophomore Angus Flanagan plays during the Gopher Invitational on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

Flanagan prepares for his PGA debut

by Matthew Kennedy
Published July 21, 2020
After setting a course record at Royal Golf Club during the Minnesota State Open, Flanagan has earned a spot at the 3M Open.
Fans cheer for the "blanket lady" as she runs through the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 30. The Gophers swept Bryant three sets to none as a start to their postseason.

Grad transfer Atherton adds depth, experience at setter for Gophers volleyball

by Julianna Landis
Published July 20, 2020
Atherton played at Nebraska and University of North Carolina as an undergrad and will pursue a master's degree in sports management while at Minnesota.
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.

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