Highlights: Gopher Wrestling Day 2 at Solider Salute

Minnesota had five top-three finishers and came in third place as a team as competition concluded Monday at the third annual Soldier Salute in Coralville, Iowa. Fifth-year senior Andrew Sparks (165 pounds) and redshirt juniors Vance VomBaur (141) and Bennett Tabor (285) all finished in second place, while fifth-year Tommy Askey (157) and redshirt junior… Continue reading Highlights: Gopher Wrestling Day 2 at Solider Salute

Highlights: Gopher Wrestling Day 1 at Solider Salute

The No. 4 Minnesota wrestling team saw six wrestlers advance into the semifinals after action concluded Sunday on the opening day of the third annual Soldier Salute in Coralville, Iowa. In all, eight Gophers are still alive as action moves to its final day Monday. Still running for an individual title are fifth-year seniors Tommy… Continue reading Highlights: Gopher Wrestling Day 1 at Solider Salute

NFL Week 17 scores and live updates: Playoff picture, 2025 draft order, milestones, highlights

The New England Patriots have overtaken the New York Giants in The Athletic’s projection for the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, potentially giving New England the franchise’s first No. 1 pick since 1993. The Giants’ shocking win in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts provided the second major shake-up to the top-pick order… Continue reading NFL Week 17 scores and live updates: Playoff picture, 2025 draft order, milestones, highlights

Highlights: Gopher Men's Basketball Wins 2024-25 Nonconference Finale

Mike Mitchell Jr. led Minnesota with 22 points, including six three-pointers, and Dawson Garcia added 18 points and eight rebounds, as the Gophers (8-5) closed non-conference play with a 90-68 blowout of Morgan State at Williams Arena. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Tori McKinney Highlights vs. Penn State (25 Pts)

The Golden Gophers Women’s Basketball team defeated Penn State 90-54, led by Tori McKinney, who had 25 points, four assists and three steals Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Highlights: Minnesota Women's Basketball Routs Penn State in B1G Home Opener

The Minnesota women’s basketball team (13-1, 1-1 B1G) scored 30 points off of turnovers on the way to a 90-54 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions (9-4, 0-2 B1G) at home on Saturday afternoon. The Golden Gophers had four players score in double figures, led by Tori McKinney, who had 25 points, four assists… Continue reading Highlights: Minnesota Women's Basketball Routs Penn State in B1G Home Opener

NFL Week 17 odds, picks: Vikings-Packers highlights three days of action

The holidays are filled with football action during the NFL’s busiest week of the season. Additional games on Christmas and a triple-header on Saturday means Week 17 features five days of games. With 10 unique television viewing windows, it’s an ideal scenario for hardcore fans keeping up with the playoff picture and the conclusion of… Continue reading NFL Week 17 odds, picks: Vikings-Packers highlights three days of action

Highlights: Gopher Gymnastics 2024-25 Instrasquad Meet

The University of Minnesota gymnastics program held their annual intrasquad meet on Friday afternoon at Maturi Pavilion. It was the last unofficial tuneup before the team opens the season on Jan. 4. Freshman Teryn Crump finished with the top all-around score with a 38.875 in her first unofficial meet as a Gopher. Senior Mya Hooten… Continue reading Highlights: Gopher Gymnastics 2024-25 Instrasquad Meet