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Senior Paige Tapp spikes the ball on Saturday Oct. 29, 2016 in the Sports Pavilion.

Five former Gophers volleyball players earn spot on U.S. National team roster

by Drew Cove
Published July 5, 2017
Paige Tapp, Hannah Tapp and Sarah Wilhite all made the roster after finishing their collegiate careers in 2016.
Junior Connor McHugh swimming the men's 200 meter breaststroke at the Gophers' first meet of the season against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center on Oct 13. 2016.

Gophers senior breaks 17-year record in U.S. Nationals for men’s swim and dive

by Jack Warrick
Published July 3, 2017
Conner McHugh broke the record in the 200-meter breaststroke.
Minnesota guard Rachel Banham carries the ball at Williams Arena on Monday, Feb. 15. Banham recently signed to play with the Bendigo Spirit in Australia as a part of the WNBL.

After providing ‘spark’ for WNBA team, Banham signs with a team in Australia for the offseason

by Jack Warrick
Published July 3, 2017
Former U women's basketball player Rachel Banham is in her second season with the Connecticut Sun.
Sophomore Danielle Nack competes in the Women's 100 Yard Backstroke during the 2016 Minnesota Challenge at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016.

Minnesota senior beats two personal records at U.S. Nationals for women’s swim and dive

by Jack Warrick
Published July 3, 2017
Danielle Nack earned personal bests in two events.
Coach Shawn Daivari demonstrates a move on a student in the ring while other students observe at The Academy in Minneapolis.

No ‘wrest’ for the wicked

by Gunthar Reising
Published June 28, 2017
Inside the world of professional wrestling training: philosophy, race and joining “the biz”
University of Minnesota alumna Kelly Kleine poses for a portrait in front of the US Bank Stadium on Wednesday. Kelly was hired as the college scouting coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings.

UMN alumna joins Vikings operations team

by Jack Warrick
Published June 26, 2017
Kelly Kleine is one of 14 women who work in NFL football operations.
Gopher's catcher Eli Wilson plays for the Willmar Stingers during a game against the Rochester Honkers on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Mayo Field in Rochester, Minnesota. The Stingers have three Gophers spending their summer season with the team.

Northwoods league helps Gophers in offseason

by Jack Warrick
Published June 26, 2017
The league has 13 players from Minnesota competing.

Two incoming Gophers freshmen, two verbal commits hear name called in NHL Draft

by Karim Nabhan
Published June 26, 2017
Casey Mittelstadt was the highest-selected Minnesota player.
New assistant hockey coach Scott Bell poses for a portrait in Mariucci arena on Tuesday, June 20.

Bell lands ‘dream job’ at Minnesota

by Jack Warrick
Published June 21, 2017
The assistant coach comes to the Gophers after five years in the NHL.
Left, Lucas Gilbreath and Brian Glowicki. Gilbreath was taken by the Colorado Rockies in the seventh round and Glowicki was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 10th round.

Two Gophers pitchers selected in MLB draft

by Jack Warrick
Published June 19, 2017
Brian Glowicki was selected by the Chicago Cubs and Lucas Gilbreath was picked by the Colorado Rockies.

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