University of Minnesota Cheer Team driving the sport forward

The University of Minnesota Cheerleading Team is named for its chanting, but known for its members' sheer athleticism.

• Sep 8

Tracy sets Gopher football record in 59-7 opener against E. Illinois

Javon Tracy set the program record with two punts for touchdowns and Darius Taylor rushed for three first-half scores as Minnesota opened with a 59-7 romp past FCS opponent Eastern Illinois on Thursday.

• Sep 4

Gophers' kicking competition muddied by NCAA eligibility court ruling

The eligibility chaos across college football has complicated the competition at Minnesota for the place kicking job.

• Aug 24

Gophers football brings ample experience back for Fleck's 10th season

Drake Lindsey gives the Minnesota Gophers a reliable quarterback to center their offense around after a promising first season as the starter.

• Aug 18

Former Minnesota baseball coach John Anderson dies at 71

John Anderson, the former University of Minnesota baseball coach and Big Ten career victories leader, died Sunday.

• Jul 26

Gophers' Isaac Asuma returns, believes winning is ahead

Summer workouts are underway for the Gophers men's basketball team, and Isaac Asuma​ is back for his third year with the program. To some, it's a bit of a surprise.

• Jun 30

Plitzuweit gets a raise after guiding Gophers to the Sweet 16

Minnesota coach Dawn Plitzuweit has welcomed an infusion of new talent and agreed to a new contract.

• Jun 17

J Robinson, accomplished longtime Gophers wrestling coach, dies at 79

J Robinson, who coached the University of Minnesota wrestlers for 30 years and led them to great success, has died, the program announced Sunday.

• Mar 30

UCLA takes down Minnesota in March Madness, advances to Elite Eight

Kiki Rice scored 21 points and Lauren Betts added 16 to help No. 1 seed UCLA beat fourth-seeded Minnesota 80-56 in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament.

• Mar 27

Brett Larson named Gopher men's hockey head coach

Brett Larson, who has led the St. Cloud State University Huskies for eight seasons, will take over as head coach of the University of Minnesota men's ice hockey program.

• Mar 24

Gophers introduce Greg May as the new women's hockey coach

Minnesota has promoted Greg May to head coach of the women's hockey team after three seasons as an assistant under Brad Frost.

• Mar 23

Minnesota surges past Green Bay in first round of March Madness

Minnesota survived a home-court scare by No. 13 seed Green Bay, getting 21 points from Amaya Battle and using a 30-point fourth quarter for a 75-58 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

• Mar 20

Bob Motzko out as Gopher men's ice hockey coach

Bob Motzko, who led the University of Minnesota men's hockey team for eight seasons, will not return next season.

• Mar 18

Minnesota fires women's hockey coach Brad Frost

Minnesota has dismissed women's hockey coach Brad Frost after 19 seasons.

• Mar 17

Reynolds scores 21 to take Minnesota 67-66 past Northwestern

Langston Reynolds scored 21 points and scored the game-winning basket to lead Minnesota 67-66 past Northwestern in the final regular season game of the season for both Big Ten teams on Saturday.

• Mar 8

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