Dawson Garcia, who finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds, helped the Gophers beat No. 20 Michigan for their first victory over a ranked team in nearly four years. … [Read more...] about Dawson Garcia’s long three-pointer to end OT gives Gophers men’s basketball first Big Ten win of the season
Do the Vikings want QB Sam Darnold back? Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell don’t say no
The Vikings general manager told reporters Thursday that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback while adding that J.J. McCarthy has returned to on-field training. … [Read more...] about Do the Vikings want QB Sam Darnold back? Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell don’t say no
Greg Eslinger, Blake Elliott and Jim Kleinsasser elected to the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame
Eslinger was a Gophers award-winning center in 2005 and Elliott a St. John’s All-America receiver in that era. Kleinsasser starred for North Dakota in college, then played for the Vikings. … [Read more...] about Greg Eslinger, Blake Elliott and Jim Kleinsasser elected to the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame
Wild get only two-thirds of the way there against Edmonton, sink 5-3 on final-period goals
Minnesota scored the first two goals, both on the power play, but Connor McDavid rallied the Oilers with two goals and an assist. … [Read more...] about Wild get only two-thirds of the way there against Edmonton, sink 5-3 on final-period goals
Roy Smalley announces that he’s retiring from Twins broadcasts
Roy Smalley, a former standout shortstop for the Twins, announced Wednesday on social media that he is retiring from a broadcast career that lasted a quarter century. … [Read more...] about Roy Smalley announces that he’s retiring from Twins broadcasts