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Gophers starting cornerback Za’Quan Bryan entering transfer portal
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Gophers starting cornerback Za’Quan Bryan entering transfer portal
The redshirt sophomore from Savannah, Ga., started 10 games in 2025, making him the first Gophers starter to enter the portal.
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Unselfish play yields success for New London-Spicer girls basketball | Strib Varsity
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Unselfish play yields success for New London-Spicer girls basketball | Strib Varsity
Taco Bell Team of the Week: The Wildcats started the season with nine straight wins, including the 1,100th career victory for their longtime head coach.
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Napheesa Collier expected to miss 4-6 months after ankle surgery
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Napheesa Collier expected to miss 4-6 months after ankle surgery
The Lynx star will not be able to play for her Unrivaled team this season and might be out at the start of the 2026 WNBA season.
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Analysis: At season’s midway point, here’s what we’ve learned about the Wild
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Analysis: At season’s midway point, here’s what we’ve learned about the Wild
Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov are among the NHL’s goal-scoring leaders, and the goaltending tandem is among the league’s best.
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How Minnesota won the IIHF World Junior Championship host bid | Strib Varsity
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How Minnesota won the IIHF World Junior Championship host bid | Strib Varsity
Hockey Across Minnesota: After 43 years, the World Juniors have returned to the Twin Cities. Here’s how Minnesota landed the gig.
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Takeaways: Sharks thwart Wild 4-3 in a shootout in San Jose
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Takeaways: Sharks thwart Wild 4-3 in a shootout in San Jose
The Sharks, led by 19-year-old sensation Macklin Celebrini, have won all three of their games against the Wild this season.
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about 9 hours ago
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Miami beats defending national champ Ohio State 24-14 in the CFP quarterfinal at Cotton Bowl
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Miami beats defending national champ Ohio State 24-14 in the CFP quarterfinal at Cotton Bowl
Keionte Scott peeked over at the Miami sideline to see the reaction of his teammates as he sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown returning an interception against defending national champion Ohio State.
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Gophers men’s basketball team loses Robert Vaihola for remainder of the season
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Gophers men’s basketball team loses Robert Vaihola for remainder of the season
Vaihola started the first five games before being sidelined because of a knee injury that will now require surgery.
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Sweden steamrolls U.S. for top seed in Group A at World Juniors hockey tournament
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Sweden steamrolls U.S. for top seed in Group A at World Juniors hockey tournament
Lucas Petterson and Eddie Genborg scored twice in the 6-3 victory on New Year’s Eve.
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Analysis: Anthony Edwards mad and mum after Timberwolves hit another low point
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Analysis: Anthony Edwards mad and mum after Timberwolves hit another low point
The team’s star guard was frustrated following another loss to a sub.-500 team heading into the new year.
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Manning uses arm and legs to lead No. 14 Texas to a 41-27 Citrus Bowl win over No. 18 Michigan
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Manning uses arm and legs to lead No. 14 Texas to a 41-27 Citrus Bowl win over No. 18 Michigan
Arch Manning made big plays with his arm and his legs Wednesday in the Citrus Bowl, throwing two touchdown passes and putting it away with a 60-yard scoring run in a 41-27 victory that ended a rough month for No. 14 Michigan.
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J.J. McCarthy returns to practice from hand injury, calls himself ‘day-to-day’
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J.J. McCarthy returns to practice from hand injury, calls himself ‘day-to-day’
McCarthy missed his seventh game of the season against the Lions and was limited in his return to the practice field for the first time since Week 16.
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Takeaways: Timberwolves lay an egg on New Year’s Eve, fall to Atlanta 126-102
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Takeaways: Timberwolves lay an egg on New Year’s Eve, fall to Atlanta 126-102
The sub-.500 Hawks were struggling, but the Wolves were easy pickings in an afternoon matinee.
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Neal: Let’s forget about 2025. Here’s who I’m watching in Minnesota sports in 2026.
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Neal: Let’s forget about 2025. Here’s who I’m watching in Minnesota sports in 2026.
2025 was a disappointing year for many in Minnesota sports. 2026 will shine a spotlight on this athlete, team and executive.
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Gophers have some big questions as transfer portal for college football opens Friday
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Gophers have some big questions as transfer portal for college football opens Friday
Koi Perich and Darius Taylor are two players who haven’t revealed their future plans as shakeup day for FBS teams approaches.
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Minnesota high school boys basketball state poll: Week 5 | Strib Varsity
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Minnesota high school boys basketball state poll: Week 5 | Strib Varsity
Farmington climbs in 4A. In 2A, Belle Plaine overtakes Goodhue for No. 1
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Minnesota high school girls basketball state poll: Week 7 | Strib Varsity
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Minnesota high school girls basketball state poll: Week 7 | Strib Varsity
East Ridge entered the Class 4A poll in a tie for No. 9 with Elk River.
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Film review: These three Vikings made critical progress during a disappointing season
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Film review: These three Vikings made critical progress during a disappointing season
Two first-round picks and a former XFL defender made strides in 2025 that could impact future Vikings seasons.
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The Timberwolves Shootout put Minnesota hoops on the national map. Is there a chance it could return? | Strib Varsity
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The Timberwolves Shootout put Minnesota hoops on the national map. Is there a chance it could return? | Strib Varsity
Basketball Across Minnesota: Top high school teams nationally came to Target Center to face Minnesota’s best players for 20 years until the shootout abruptly ended.
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Analysis: What’s so good about not being bad at the end of this Vikings season?
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Analysis: What’s so good about not being bad at the end of this Vikings season?
Kevin O’Connell says winning and playing QB J.J. McCarthy against the Packers are important building blocks for next season.
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Special teams coordinator Bob Ligashesky will not return to the Gophers football team
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Special teams coordinator Bob Ligashesky will not return to the Gophers football team
Minnesota’s special teams struggled with inconsistent play this season and did not measure up well statistically.
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Frost cool off Sceptres 5-1 behind two goals from league-leader Kendall Coyne Schofield
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Frost cool off Sceptres 5-1 behind two goals from league-leader Kendall Coyne Schofield
Nicole Hensley had 31 saves for the Frost, who moved into second place in the PWHL with the road victory.
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Vikings’ ‘rising star’ safeties coach hired away to be Cal’s defensive coordinator
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Vikings’ ‘rising star’ safeties coach hired away to be Cal’s defensive coordinator
Michael Hutchings’ job move was announced a day after the Vikings defense grabbed six turnovers in a win over the Lions.
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Analysis: Will the Vikings be able to keep Brian Flores as their defensive coordinator?
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Analysis: Will the Vikings be able to keep Brian Flores as their defensive coordinator?
Flores could get interviews for a head coaching job, but if he remains a coordinator, the Vikings might have to outbid other teams to keep him.
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Reusse: I’m not a Gophers football hater. I’m an old-timer with standards.
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Reusse: I’m not a Gophers football hater. I’m an old-timer with standards.
P.J. Fleck has retained his players, and the players have character. What I want is a football team that wins more big games.
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Minnesota’s top Alpine boys skiers to watch for the 2025-26 season | Strib Varsity
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Minnesota’s top Alpine boys skiers to watch for the 2025-26 season | Strib Varsity
Heavy snowfall in November and December gave Alpine skiers in Minnesota ample time to practice for upcoming invitationals and state meet.
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Minnesota’s top Alpine girls skiers to watch for the 2025-26 season | Strib Varsity
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Minnesota’s top Alpine girls skiers to watch for the 2025-26 season | Strib Varsity
In January, Alpine ski teams will compete in conference and invitational competitions to prepare for the postseason.
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Former Viking Stefon Diggs accused of strangling woman working as his live-in chef
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Former Viking Stefon Diggs accused of strangling woman working as his live-in chef
The New England Patriots’ star receiver “categorically denies the allegations,” according to his team.
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RandBall: Wild’s success is no secret. Just follow the prime-age talent
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RandBall: Wild’s success is no secret. Just follow the prime-age talent
The Wild have passed all of their Minnesota men’s pro sports peers and most of their NHL peers when it comes to high-end performers.
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U.S., Sweden will battle for group supremacy in World Junior Championship
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U.S., Sweden will battle for group supremacy in World Junior Championship
The Swedes seek revenge for 2024 gold-medal loss on home ice.
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Marcus Johansson’s strong season with Wild puts him in Swedish Olympic team picture
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Marcus Johansson’s strong season with Wild puts him in Swedish Olympic team picture
The Wild could have 12 players in Italy for the Winter Games. Marcus Johansson is making a push to be added to Team Sweden.
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Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Seven whose achievements got them noticed | Strib Varsity
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Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Seven whose achievements got them noticed | Strib Varsity
Pengxu Lor, Joszette Andresen, Lauren Elsmore, Lily Hubin, Julia Pfingsten, Toren Piltingsrud and Ethan Robran are recognized for their success.
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Former Viking Kevin Williams is a Hall of Fame finalist for the first time
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Former Viking Kevin Williams is a Hall of Fame finalist for the first time
The five-time All-Pro defensive tackle reached the final round of voting in his sixth year of eligibility.
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Minnesota musicians take you behind the scenes of Snoop Dogg’s wild halftime show
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Minnesota musicians take you behind the scenes of Snoop Dogg’s wild halftime show
Local talent played an instrumental role in the highly praised halftime show.
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James Hagens scores twice as Team USA beats Slovakia 6-5 to remain unbeaten at World Juniors
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James Hagens scores twice as Team USA beats Slovakia 6-5 to remain unbeaten at World Juniors
The Americans improved to 3-0 in St. Paul and will face Sweden on Wednesday for the Pool A top seed.
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Souhan: Four games made the difference between the Vikings and the NFL playoffs
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Souhan: Four games made the difference between the Vikings and the NFL playoffs
A victory over the Packers would give the Vikings reason to second-guess every decision they made that cost them the one victory that might have gotten them into the playoffs.
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2 days ago
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Bobby Durkin scores season-high 19 as Gophers trip Fairleigh Dickinson 60-43 in men’s college basketball
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Bobby Durkin scores season-high 19 as Gophers trip Fairleigh Dickinson 60-43 in men’s college basketball
The U has won all eight of its home games as it closed out the non-conference portion of the schedule.
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Takeaways: Naz Reid scores 33 points off the bench as Timberwolves waltz past Bulls 136-101
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Takeaways: Naz Reid scores 33 points off the bench as Timberwolves waltz past Bulls 136-101
Anthony Edwards added 23 points for the Wolves, who were coming off consecutive losses.
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2 days ago
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Takeaways: Marcus Johansson’s four-point night lifts Wild past Golden Knights 5-2
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Takeaways: Marcus Johansson’s four-point night lifts Wild past Golden Knights 5-2
The Wild scored early in both the first and second periods to run away with the Western Conference game in Vegas.
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Gophers women roll past Indiana 71-48 in Big Ten basketball
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Gophers women roll past Indiana 71-48 in Big Ten basketball
Amaya Battle led the way for the U with 20 points in the lopsided road victory.
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3 days ago
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Gophers set to add Stanford defensive coordinator Bobby April III as rush ends coach
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Gophers set to add Stanford defensive coordinator Bobby April III as rush ends coach
April also served as Wisconsin’s outside linebackers coach from 2018 to 2022.
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Loons add goalkeeper Drake Callender to replace departed Dayne St. Clair
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Loons add goalkeeper Drake Callender to replace departed Dayne St. Clair
Callender has spent most of his MLS career with Inter Miami but played at the end of last season with Charlotte.
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Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy progressing with hand injury, but status is still up in the air for Sunday’s season finale
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Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy progressing with hand injury, but status is still up in the air for Sunday’s season finale
Standout kick returner Myles Price’s season is over because of an ankle injury.
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3 days ago
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Scoggins: Mohammed Bati’s inspirational story hits another plot twist, but he soldiers on
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Scoggins: Mohammed Bati’s inspirational story hits another plot twist, but he soldiers on
The Augsburg running standout was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after receiving support from a GoFundMe campaign.
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Tartan proves worthy of possible No. 1 ranking with win over Maple Grove | Strib Varsity
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Tartan proves worthy of possible No. 1 ranking with win over Maple Grove | Strib Varsity
Sophomore K.J. Wilson led Tartan to another big victory; DeLaSalle survived in double OT and Hopkins girls shine again.
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3 days ago
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What to watch this week: Top recruits, games at a brand-new arena and more | Strib Varsity
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What to watch this week: Top recruits, games at a brand-new arena and more | Strib Varsity
Watch Hopkins vs. Crosby-Ironton girls basketball, East Ridge vs. Totino-Grace boys basketball, Eden Prairie vs. Hermantown boys hockey and more this week on Strib Varsity.
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3 days ago
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Sweden beats Switzerland, Finland blanks Latvia at World Junior tournament
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Sweden beats Switzerland, Finland blanks Latvia at World Junior tournament
Team USA returns to action on Monday and will play Slovakia at Grand Casino Arena at 5 p.m.
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3 days ago
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RandBall: What exactly have we learned about the Vikings in this odd season?
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RandBall: What exactly have we learned about the Vikings in this odd season?
The Vikings have salvaged their record with four straight victories. Beyond that, 2025 has been a lost year.
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3 days ago
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Souhan: Which MN pro team can end men's title drought?
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Souhan: Which MN pro team can end men's title drought?
As a new year arrives, Jim Souhan tells us whether the Timberwolves, Twins, Vikings or Wild have the best chance to stop a streak that dates to 1991.
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3 days ago
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