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All content by Grant Donald

Mbakwe continues career abroad

by Grant Donald
Published July 8, 2015

Carr bounces back to the wrestling mat

by Grant Donald
Published July 1, 2015

Deng fails to advance at U.S. Track Championships

by Grant Donald
Published July 1, 2015

This week in Gophers’ sports: June 29th – July 5th

by Grant Donald
Published June 29, 2015
Offensive lineman Josh Campion puts his arms around his teammate's shoulders during a game on September 6, 2014, where the Gophers faced Middle Tennessee at TCF Bank Stadium.

Minnesota’s offensive line grows under Jerry Kill

by Grant Donald
Published June 24, 2015

Four Gophers selected in NWHL Draft

by Grant Donald
Published June 24, 2015

Ex-Gophers give back

by Grant Donald
Published June 17, 2015

Two Gophers named All-Americans

by Grant Donald
Published June 17, 2015

This week in Gophers’ sports: 6/15-6/21

by Grant Donald
Published June 16, 2015

Facilities project vote delayed until September

by Grant Donald
Published June 10, 2015

Zahui B. adjusts to new life with the Tulsa Shock

by Grant Donald
Published June 10, 2015
Gopher football coach Jerry Kill speaks at the last leg of the Gopher Road Trip: Chalk Talk at the Crow River Golf Club in Hutchinson, Minnesota on Wednesday, June 3.

Gophers keeping 2016 recruits in-state

by Grant Donald
Published June 10, 2015

This week in Gophers’ sports: June 1-7

by Grant Donald
Published June 3, 2015

Three Gophers move on to the NCAA Championships

by Grant Donald
Published June 2, 2015
Former Gopher forward Shae Kelley guards against New York Liberty's Candice Wiggins in a pre-season game at Target Center on Monday.

Shae Kelley waived by Minnesota Lynx

by Grant Donald
Published June 2, 2015
Minnesota defensive lineman Cameron Botticellli celebrates after a play on Thursday evening against Eastern Illinois at TCF Bank Stadium.

Undrafted Gophers seek NFL roster spot

by Grant Donald
Published May 27, 2015

Minnesota prepares for NCAA Regional

by Grant Donald
Published May 27, 2015

Trio of runners prep for Big Tens

by Grant Donald
Published May 7, 2015
Redshirt senior Devin Stanford practices disc throwing at the Bierman Track and Field Stadium Thursday. Stanford broke the program record in the hammer throw earlier this season.

Division I decision pays off for Stanford

by Grant Donald
Published May 6, 2015
Brothers and Gopher football players Matt, left, and Mitch Leidner pose at the Gibson Nagurski Football Complex on Friday.

One sibling a star, another finds his spot

by Grant Donald
Published May 5, 2015

Gophers excel in one of the final tuneups

by Grant Donald
Published May 4, 2015

Track presents opportunity for international athletes

by Grant Donald
Published April 30, 2015
Minnesota running back David Cobb runs in for a touchdown in the second half against Western Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Cousins prepare for NFL Draft

by Grant Donald
Published April 29, 2015

Ferretti continues throwing success

by Grant Donald
Published April 27, 2015

Drake Relays mark special weekend for Minnesota track and field

by Grant Donald
Published April 23, 2015

Gophers exhibit versatility necessary for success in heptathlon

by Grant Donald
Published April 21, 2015

Minnesota excels at local, national meets

by Grant Donald
Published April 20, 2015

Yedoni looking for another jump title

by Grant Donald
Published April 16, 2015

Gophers find success in Texas

by Grant Donald
Published April 13, 2015
Minnesota running back Rodney Smith runs the ball during the spring game on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.

Critical summer looms for Gophers

by Grant Donald
Published April 13, 2015

Weather is track’s unknown factor

by Grant Donald
Published April 9, 2015
Redshirt sophomore center Amanda Zahui B. looks to go up for a shot against Penn State at Williams Arena on Jan. 28.

Zahui B.’s decision alters team’s future

by Grant Donald
Published April 8, 2015
Minnesota's Luca Wieland competes in hurdles on Jan. 18, 2014, at the University Field House.

Wind helps throwers dominate at Baylor

by Grant Donald
Published April 6, 2015

Gophers perfect art of choosing their relay teams

by Grant Donald
Published April 2, 2015
Minnesota's Erin Hawkins competes in the 60-meter dash finals on Jan. 31 at the University Fieldhouse.

All healed, Hawkins sees success

by Grant Donald
Published March 31, 2015
Gophers celebrate after scoring on the Badgers in the NCAA Women's Frozen Four semifinal round in Ridder Arena on Friday, March 20th. Minnesota defeated Wisconsin 3-1, securing their place in the finals on Sunday.

Gophers creating a dynasty in Minneapolis

by Grant Donald
Published March 23, 2015
Gophers Rachel Ramsey and Rachael Bona celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2015 NCAA Women's Frozen Four championship against Harvard University in Ridder Arena on Sunday, March 22nd.

Gophers win third title in four years

by Grant Donald
Published March 23, 2015

Gophers excel in outdoor opener

by Grant Donald
Published March 23, 2015

Gophers overcome ejections, advance to Frozen Four

by Grant Donald
Published March 15, 2015

Minnesota prepares for quaterfinal against RIT

by Grant Donald
Published March 12, 2015

Ridder staff begins preparation for Frozen Four

by Grant Donald
Published March 10, 2015

Gophers upset by BSU in WCHA tourney

by Grant Donald
Published March 9, 2015

Gophers face Bemidji in WCHA semis

by Grant Donald
Published March 5, 2015
Minnesota's Maxx Williams displays his skills during pro day at the Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex on Monday.

Williams preps for draft

by Grant Donald
Published March 4, 2015
Minnesota forward Hannah Brandt handles the puck against the Mavericks at Ridder Arena on Saturday. The University beat MSUM with a final score of 5-1.

Top line leads Gophers to dominating sweep

by Grant Donald
Published March 2, 2015
Gopher Luca Wieland competes in hurdles on Jan. 18, 2014 in the Sports Pavilion.

Gophers bring home titles

by Grant Donald
Published March 2, 2015

Road to Redemption: WCHA First Round vs. Minnesota State-Mankato

by Grant Donald
Published February 28, 2015

Three Gophers named to Patty Kazmaier Award top-10 finalists

by Grant Donald
Published February 26, 2015

Gophers, Mavs set for WCHA tourney

by Grant Donald
Published February 26, 2015

Big Ten indoors on tap

by Grant Donald
Published February 26, 2015

McMillen suspended for first game of WCHA tournament

by Grant Donald
Published February 24, 2015

Sweep caps end of regular season

by Grant Donald
Published February 23, 2015

Three named to nat’l team for world championships

by Grant Donald
Published February 19, 2015
Women's hockey co-captain Rachel Ramsey fills listeners in on hockey-related news on Monday at KFAN Sports Radio. Ramsey, who will finish her hockey career this semester, has hopes of working in sports news in the future.

Radio dreams after hockey

by Grant Donald
Published February 18, 2015

Berkley Edwards brings his speed to the track

by Grant Donald
Published February 16, 2015

Minnesota hurdles over program record

by Grant Donald
Published February 16, 2015
Senior captains Rachael Bona and Rachel Ramsey hold the WCHA trophy after defeating the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs 2-0 on Saturday evening at Ridder Arena.

Gophers snag WCHA title

by Grant Donald
Published February 16, 2015

Gophers prep for senior weekend

by Grant Donald
Published February 12, 2015

Stanford adapts, leads field athletes

by Grant Donald
Published February 12, 2015

Loss snaps road streak

by Grant Donald
Published February 10, 2015
Minnesota's Becca Dyson runs the final stretch of the Intrasquad 5K on Friday at Les Bolstad Golf Course.

Gophers bring home two titles from weekend competition

by Grant Donald
Published February 9, 2015
Minnesota defenseman Rachel Ramsey prepares to pass the puck against North Dakota on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

Gophers split against rival North Dakota

by Grant Donald
Published February 9, 2015

Minnesota freshmen create early spark

by Grant Donald
Published February 5, 2015
Defense Lee Stecklein snatches the puck from Minnesota State University Mankato's Katie Johnson on Saturday at Ridder Arena.

Stecklein gives Gophers stability

by Grant Donald
Published February 5, 2015
Minnesota forward Hannah Brandt handles the puck against Ohio State at Ridder Arena on Saturday. The Gophers beat Ohio State 3-1 and outshot them 44-15.

Minnesota battles past Buckeyes

by Grant Donald
Published February 2, 2015
Minnesota's Erin Hawkins competes in the 60-meter dash finals on Saturday, January 31st at the University Fieldhouse. Hawkins went on to win the race with a time of 7.49 seconds.

Neumann, Herauf stand out over the weekend

by Grant Donald
Published February 2, 2015

Gophers land four-star safety from Michigan

by Grant Donald
Published January 29, 2015

Gophers embrace rare meet at home

by Grant Donald
Published January 29, 2015

Minnesota keeps top lines intact

by Grant Donald
Published January 29, 2015
Gophers senior forward Rachael Bona controls the puck at Ridder Arena on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014.

Hometown star excels at the University

by Grant Donald
Published January 27, 2015

Gophers dominate SCSU in sweep

by Grant Donald
Published January 26, 2015

Minnesota finishes Border Battle on top

by Grant Donald
Published January 26, 2015

Trio of freshmen finding groove

by Grant Donald
Published January 22, 2015

Rivalry jumps to the track

by Grant Donald
Published January 22, 2015
Forward Maryanne Menefee shoots the puck against Minnesota State Mankato on Saturday at Ridder Arena.

Minnesota breezes by Mavericks in sweep

by Grant Donald
Published January 20, 2015

Three Gophers jump ship to smaller programs

by Grant Donald
Published January 16, 2015

Gophers rally to beat Badgers in shootout

by Grant Donald
Published January 12, 2015

Gophers outlast Badgers in battle of top three teams

by Grant Donald
Published January 11, 2015

Williams to enter NFL Draft

by Grant Donald
Published January 2, 2015

Players take different paths to arrive at the University

by Grant Donald
Published December 9, 2014

Minnesota breezes past Huskies

by Grant Donald
Published December 8, 2014

Confidence, skill help Cameranesi excel

by Grant Donald
Published December 4, 2014

Goalie Peters waits in the wings

by Grant Donald
Published December 2, 2014

Gophers sweep behind Menefee, Brandt

by Grant Donald
Published December 1, 2014

Cobb plays through hamstring injury in loss

by Grant Donald
Published December 1, 2014

Gophers look to regain fresh legs

by Grant Donald
Published November 26, 2014

Running back depth helps Minnesota

by Grant Donald
Published November 26, 2014
Gophers forward Kelly Pannek scores a goal on St. Cloud State during the second period at Braemar Arena on Monday, Nov. 24th.

Pannek leads Gophers to victory

by Grant Donald
Published November 25, 2014
Senior running back David Cobb is congratulated by a fan after the Gophers' victory at Memorial Stadium in Nebraska. Cobb left the game with an injury, and backups Rodrick Williams and Donnell Kirkwood came on to replace him.

Gophers rally past Nebraska

by Grant Donald
Published November 24, 2014

Strong power play creates momentum for Minnesota

by Grant Donald
Published November 20, 2014
Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner searches for a pass on Saturday aganist Ohio State at TCF Bank Stadium.

Big-game experience should help Leidner, Gophers

by Grant Donald
Published November 20, 2014
Senior Meghan Lorence carries the puck at the Gopher Women's Hockey game against North Dakota at the Ridder Arena on Friday.

Lorence leads team to sweep with hat trick

by Grant Donald
Published November 17, 2014
Minnesota defensive back Briean Boddy-Calhoun intercepts the ball on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Turnovers revive, then bury Gophers

by Grant Donald
Published November 17, 2014

Halftime Report: Gophers trail Ohio State 17-14

by Grant Donald
Published November 15, 2014
Minnesota freshman Kelly Pannek plays against Penn State on Oct. 3, 2014, at Ridder Arena.

Pannek contributes early in college career

by Grant Donald
Published November 13, 2014

Seniors help shape culture of program

by Grant Donald
Published November 13, 2014

Gophers prepare for showdown with Ohio State

by Grant Donald
Published November 12, 2014
Minnesota tight end Maxx Williams, right, and defensive lineman Ben Perry, left, holds the pig after Minnesota beat Iowa 51-14 on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.

The return of the pig

by Grant Donald
Published November 10, 2014

Halftime Report: Gophers lead Iowa 35-7

by Grant Donald
Published November 8, 2014

To defeat Iowa, Gophers must stop Weisman

by Grant Donald
Published November 6, 2014
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