Thorson brings instant in-state recruiting credibility to U men's basketball
The longtime DeLaSalle coach won nine state titles in 23 years. More importantly, he has the relationships in the state of Minnesota that will help the Gophers make more inroads in recruiting.
Former Edina standout Bailey Helgren joining Gophers as graduate transfer from Kansas
The 6-5 center will be eligible to play for the Gophers this coming season.
Ben Johnson speaks with Gophers players about Daunte Wright's shooting death
"Our guys are obviously old enough to drive and will be in cars and out in the streets in the city."
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Podcast: La Velle E. Neal III and U assistant Dave Thorson on Daily Delivery
Columnist La Velle E. Neal III joined Daily Delivery to talk through his piece on three postponed Minnesota home games Monday. Later on, new Gophers men's basketball assistant coach Dave Thorson was on to talk about his career path and hopes for in-state recruiting.
Gophers
Stars align as Dave Thorson returns to Gophers with former pupil Ben Johnson
DeLaSalle icon returns to Gophers to coach with his former pupil, Ben Johnson.
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Gophers
Former Gophers center Liam Robbins to transfer to Vanderbilt
The 7-foot center entered his name into the transfer portal recently and could join his uncle at Vanderbilt
Gophers
Gophers softball team sweeps Big Ten leader Northwestern
The Gophers have the most victories in the Big Ten at 19.
Colleges
College hockey pushed through challenging season to a UMass title
Hockey East claims it's "State of Hockey," but Minnesota can make a strong rebuttal.
Gophers Basketball
New Hampshire transfer and former Irondale guard Sean Sutherlin picks Gophers
The New Hampshire graduate transfer is the fourth commitment for new Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson
Colleges
St. Cloud State's run ends with shutout loss in Frozen Four title game
UMass gave the Huskies no room to operate on the ice, dominating a 5-0 victory
Gophers
U softball beats Northwestern, closes gap on Big Ten leader
Emily Hansen went 3-for-4 with three RBI and MaKenna Partain hit a two-run homer to lead the Gophers to a 6-2 victory over No. 22 Northwestern
Colleges
Ex-Gopher Garrett Wait found right fit on line with UMass star
He had the overtime goal in a semifinal win over UMD.
Colleges
St. Cloud State's daily focus worked well
Brett Larson and the Huskies navigated a season filled with challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Colleges
Frozen Four: Minnesota State Mankato-St. Cloud State game recap
A look back at Saturday night's game.
Puck Drop
Live from Pittsburgh: Frozen Four pregame
St. Cloud State and Massachusetts meet for the Division I men's championship. The Huskies lineup hasn't changed from the semifinals, while the Minutemen return two key players to their lineup.
Gophers Basketball
Former Gophers guard Gabe Kalscheur will transfer to Iowa State
The former DeLaSalle star was one of eight players from the Gophers in the transfer portal from last season.
Colleges
Gophers' Jack LaFontaine wins Richter Award, given to nation's top goalie
LaFontaine, who went 22-7 this season, has announced that he will return to the Gophers next season.
Gophers
Fiser leads Gophers past conference-leading Northwestern in 10 innings
Amber Fiser pitched nine innings, threw 156 pitches and got the win; she is 8-4.
Colleges
Last ones standing: Underdog mentality suits St. Cloud State hockey
Unranked to start the season, the Huskies are the last of five Minnesota men's hockey teams still playing in the postseason. They take on UMass in Saturday's Frozen Four championship game.
Colleges
Frozen Four championship preview: St. Cloud State vs. UMass
St. Cloud State has been a Division I team since 1987-88 and this is its second Frozen Four appearance.
Colleges
Wisconsin's Cole Caufield wins Hobey Baker Award
The nation's leading goal scorer, Caufield has signed with the Montreal Canadiens.
Puck Drop
Minnesota Duluth's overtime heartbreak halts an incredible ride
The Bulldogs delivered big moment after big moment in the postseason before getting clipped by Massachusetts on Thursday.
Puck Drop
Live from Pittsburgh: Frozen Four Friday
St. Cloud State and Massachusetts are the last teams standings, and Randy Johnson provides updates leading into Saturday's NCAA championship game.
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