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Gopher head coach Richard Pitino looks down the court on Tuesday, March 5 at Williams Arena.

Gophers hoping key transfers obtain waivers to become eligible in 2020-21

by Nick Jungheim
Published June 25, 2020
Liam Robbins and Both Gach will need to receive waivers from the NCAA to play for Minnesota next season.
Redshirt Christine Portillo tees off at the sixth annual Minnesota Invitational at the Prestwick Golf on Monday, Sept. 10. 2018.

Redman taking summer without in-person contact with players in stride

by Matthew Kennedy
Published June 24, 2020
The Gophers' women's golf team is prepped for a strong fall season, after the spring season was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gopher fans cheer during the game against the Fairfield Stags in the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Dec. 6.

Athletics department, fans preparing for possibility of empty stadiums in the fall

by Nick Jungheim
Published June 22, 2020
The Gophers' athletics department is working on contingency plans if fans are unable to attend sporting events in the fall.
Steveson competed for the Gophers from 2018-2022.

Gable Steveson talks weight, WWE and activism

by Paul Hodowanic
Published June 19, 2020
While Steveson has two more years of eligibility at Minnesota, he's already identified what he wants to do once they're over: become a WWE wrestler.
Gophers Forward Sampo Ranta battles a defender at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Feb. 28. The Gophers lost to Michigan 3-2.

Q&A: Checking in with Sampo Ranta

by Julianna Landis
Published June 19, 2020
Gophers' forward Sampo Ranta discusses what he's up to in his native Finland and how the pandemic has impacted his offseason training.
Head Coach PJ Fleck leads the team out of the tunnel at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers defeated Penn State 31-26 to bring their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

A game-by-game breakdown of the Gophers’ 2020 schedule

by Nick Jungheim
Published June 18, 2020
The Gophers' football team kicks off its season in 76 days. Here's who Minnesota will face in 2020.
Gopher head coach Richard Pitino looks down the court on Tuesday, March 5 at Williams Arena.

Gophers land Utah transfer Both Gach

by Nick Jungheim
Published June 15, 2020
The Minnesota native averaged 10.7 points per game last season.
Gopher head coach Richard Pitino looks down the court on Tuesday, March 5 at Williams Arena.

Incoming freshmen bring needed skills to help Gophers’ men’s basketball

by Nick Jungheim
Published June 14, 2020
Jamal Mashburn Jr. and Martice Mitchell committed to Minnesota in fall 2019.
5Sophomore Max Meyer pitches the ball on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Siebert Field. The Gophers beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 5-4 in the bottom of the 18th inning. 

Max Meyer selected No. 3 to the Miami Marlins

by Paul Hodowanic
Published June 10, 2020
Meyer is the highest Gopher to be drafted since Paul Molitor in 1977.
5Sophomore Max Meyer pitches the ball on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Siebert Field. The Gophers beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 5-4 in the bottom of the 18th inning. 

MLB Draft Preview: Max Meyer primed to make Gophers history

by Paul Hodowanic
Published June 10, 2020
If Meyer is picked before No. 22, it will be the highest a Gophers' pitcher has been selected in program history.

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