Gophers coach Ben Johnson is 0-15 vs. ranked opponents, but he has a chance to end the drought Thursday vs. No. 20 Purdue. … [Read more...] about Can Gophers get first win against ranked team under Ben Johnson? Purdue stands in the way.
Wild injury situation puts extra pressure on goalie Filip Gustavsson
Team captain Jared Spurgeon is the latest player to be sidelined after he was slew-footed on a dirty play in Tuesday’s victory. … [Read more...] about Wild injury situation puts extra pressure on goalie Filip Gustavsson
A different Sam Darnold? Vikings’ rematch with Lions has quarterback playing at the top of his game
Sam Darnold has been a top-five quarterback in passing yardage and touchdowns this season, and coaches say his command of the Vikings offense has grown entering Sunday’s rematch with the Lions. … [Read more...] about A different Sam Darnold? Vikings’ rematch with Lions has quarterback playing at the top of his game
Gophers women pour it on from the start, then clamp down to smother Wisconsin 59-50
The Gophers women’s basketball team bolted to a 23-4 first-quarter lead and did what they needed to do defensively the rest of the way to end a four-game losing streak to the rival Badgers. … [Read more...] about Gophers women pour it on from the start, then clamp down to smother Wisconsin 59-50
Timberwolves’ chemistry tested in 113-105 loss to Thunder
Their fortunes turned in a disastrous third quarter during their first matchup with Oklahoma City this season. … [Read more...] about Timberwolves’ chemistry tested in 113-105 loss to Thunder