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Pitcher Lucas Gilbreath throws pitches at Siebert Field on April 17, 2016.

Gilbreath chases the majors with hometown team

by Karim Nabhan
Published June 19, 2017
The junior was selected by the Rockies and is a native of Bloomfield, Colorado.
Casey O'Brien poses for a portrait outside TCF Bank Stadium on Monday, May 1, 2017. After having recovered from cancer, O'Brien has committed to playing for the Gophers.

Casey O’Brien walks on at Minnesota after persevering through cancer

by Jack White
Published June 14, 2017
O’Brien earned a preferred walk-on from the Gophers.
Brad Neumann, left, and Justin Rabon pose for a photo at Van Cleve Park on Friday, June 9. 2017. The sprinters came out to each other through a text message, and are happily together two and a half years later.

By coming out, Gophers runners hope to inspire

by Jack Warrick
Published June 14, 2017
Brad Neumann and Justin Rabon recently shared their relationship with the public.

Six women’s track and field athletes take home All-American honors

by Karim Nabhan and Jack White
Published June 13, 2017
Five of the six competitors from the NCAA Championships are returning to the team next year.

Wieland falls short of first; men’s team concludes season at NCAA Championships

by Karim Nabhan and Jack White
Published June 13, 2017
Luca Wieland led the decathlon through the first five events before finishing in third.
Junior Toby Hanson throws the ball back to pitcher Brett Schulze during the Gopher's game against Illinois on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Siebert Field.

Gophers baseball readies for MLB draft

by Jack Warrick
Published June 12, 2017
Lucas Gilbreath, Brian Glowicki, Micah Coffey and others are expected to go in the MLB draft, which starts on Monday.
Head coach P.J. Fleck speaks at the Grands at Mulligans in Sartell, MN on Wednesday, Jun 7. Gophers Athletics staff traveled across the state of Minnesota and visited 15 locations.

Gophers coaches and AD talk change within programs, facilities

by Jack Warrick
Published June 9, 2017
Gophers coaches and staff concluded their annual Gopher Road Trip on June 7.
Senior Luca Wieland recovers after his pole vault before heading to the NCAA championships in Eugene, Oregon on June 7.

From Germany to Oregon, Gophers decathlete looks to end collegiate career strong

by Karim Nabhan
Published June 7, 2017
Luca Wieland travels to the NCAA Track and Field Championships June 7.
Hawkeyes running back Leshun Daniels, JR. is tackled by linebacker Jack Lynn on Oct. 8, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Former Gophers linebacker Jack Lynn signs contract with Atlanta Falcons

by Jack Warrick
Published June 6, 2017
Lynn went undrafted in April but will get a chance to make the Falcons' final roster.
Junior forward Kelly Pannek skates against the Lindenwood Lions on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Ridder Arena.

Nine current and former Gophers to play in 2018 Olympics

by Karim Nabhan
Published June 5, 2017
Kelly Pannek, Sarah Potomak and Amy Potomak will miss the 2017-18 season.

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