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Pitching coach Todd Oakes diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia

by Andrew Krammer
Published June 20, 2012
Oakes has been Minnesota’s pitching coach for 14 seasons

3 Minn. runners hope to realize Olympic dreams

by Megan Ryan
Published June 20, 2012
Hassan Mead, David Pachuta and Harun Abda will race at the U.S. Olympic trials for a spot on the national team.
Harun Abda watches a movie with his family Monday afternoon at their home in St. Paul. Abda will be competing at the U.S. trials over the next week to qualify for this summer’s Olympic Games.

Abda pins family’s American dream on Olympic trials

by Megan Ryan
Published June 20, 2012
Gophers runner Harun Abda fled Ethiopia and will now compete at the U.S. Olympic trials.
Head men's track and field coach Steve Plasencia watches his team compete last February. Plasencia won his first five Big Ten championships with Minnesota from 2009-11 but finished second indoors and seventh outdoors this season.

Men, women avoid panic after disappointing seasons

by Megan Ryan
Published June 13, 2012
The women’s team will aim to rebuild next year while the men’s team will focus on creating depth.

Minnesota breaks ground on new Siebert Field

by Andrew Krammer
Published June 13, 2012
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents approved on June 8 the first step in replacing the 41-year-old stadium.

Gophers ace Oakes signs with Colorado Rockies

by Andrew Krammer
Published June 13, 2012
Oakes joined the Rockies’ Class-A affiliate in Pasco, Wash., on Monday.

Men produce three All-Americans at NCAA meet

by Megan Ryan
Published June 9, 2012
The women's team failed to advance its only qualifier, the 4x100-meter relay.
Decathlete Jack Szmanda practices the shot put Friday at Bierman Field. Shot put is one of the 10 events Szmanda will compete in at the NCAA championships.

Decathlete Szmanda balances 10 events for NCAA championships

by Megan Ryan
Published June 6, 2012
Jack Szmanda will aim to break his school record in the decathlon and automatically qualify for the Olympic trials at the NCAA championships June 6-9.
Minnesota pitcher TJ Oakes throws against Iowa on April 27 at the Metrodome.

Rockies draft Gophers pitcher Oakes in 11th round

by Andrew Krammer
Published June 6, 2012
Junior TJ Oakes said he’ll decide this week whether to sign with Colorado or stay with the Gophers.
Target Field was selected to host the 2013 Big Ten championships. The Gophers have occasionally played games at the Minnesota Twins' home field since it opened in 2010.

Big Ten designates Target Field to host 2013 baseball tournament

by Andrew Krammer
Published May 30, 2012
The Gophers’ new Siebert Field likely needs millions of dollars in amenities before it will be ready to host the tournament.

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