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Netherlands’ Agyekum looking forward to ‘Rowing the Boat’ across the Atlantic in 2020

by John Miller
Published July 9, 2019

He’s still a year away from joining the Gopher Football team, but cornerback Richard Agyekum from the Netherlands is ready to make his way to Minnesota.  Agyekum is one of two recruits in the Gopher’s...

Tom Lehman prepares for his tee shot on the third hole of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota on Sunday, July 7.

Tom Lehman impresses at inaugural 3M Open

by Nolan O'Hara
Published July 9, 2019
Lehman shot 7-under for the tournament to tie for 58th.
A Gophers football player watches from the sidelines during a game on Sept. 16, 2017.

Gopher football unveils a newer, cheaper ticket plan

by Chad Faust
Published July 8, 2019
The mobile pass gives fans tickets to all seven home games in 2019 for about $200.

Alicea Strodel announced as new head coach of UMN women’s rowing

by John Miller
Published July 8, 2019
Strodel looks to turn around a team that finished last in the 2019 Big Ten Rowing Championships.
Temi Ogunrinde holds up a medal during the Big Ten Championship on May 12, 2017. 

Temi Ogunrinde hoping to “throw” her way to the 2020 Olympics

by John Miller
Published July 3, 2019

Temi Ogunrinde’s prolific career with the Gophers' track and field team took a complete left turn after her first year. Despite having success as a sprinter in high school and freshman year of college,...

Gophers’ men’s golf gets a new head coach

by Nolan O'Hara
Published July 3, 2019
Justin Smith was part of back-to-back Big Ten Championship teams in 2002 and 2003.
Former Gopher Tom Lehman prepares for his tee shot on the 10th hole during his Monday practice round at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. 

Gophers great Tom Lehman to play in 3M Open

by Chad Faust
Published July 2, 2019
Lehman attended the University of Minnesota between 1978-1981.
Head coach P.J. Fleck talks to the team on April 13, 2019 in the indoor football practice facility in Athlete's Village.

Gophers add four-star recruit to 2020 class

by John Miller
Published July 1, 2019
Wide receiver Daniel Jackson is the 22nd commitment to the 2020 class.
Runningback Mohamed Ibrahim breaks a tackle at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, Nov. 24. The Gophers beat the Badgers 37-15 for the first time since 2003. Ibrahim finished the game with 121 yards and a touchdown. 

Too many running backs? Not a problem

by John Miller
Published June 29, 2019
Minnesota's top four running backs have a combined total of 6,506 career rushing yards.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey leads a run in honor of runner Gabe Grunewald on Tuesday, June 25

Minneapolis community, beyond remembers runner Gabe Grunewald

by Paul Hodowanic
Published June 28, 2019
Grunewald started the Brave like Gabe Foundation in 2018.

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