Big Ten

Gophers Get Michigan, Ohio State On 2014-15 Slates

When the Big Ten grows to 14 teams, the conference’s longtime football powers will literally be out of Minnesota’s half of the league. But the Gophers didn’t get any breaks on the upcoming schedules. In 2014 and 2015, when Maryland and Rutgers are added to the East, teams will only play two out-of-division opponents. Well, Minnesota drew Michigan and Ohio State for those two foes. In 2016, the Big Ten goes to nine-game conference schedules.

2013/06/03

Minnetonka senior Joe Martinson hopes to lead his Skippers to the state tournament, and after that he's aiming to crack the lineup for the U of M come fall 2013. (credit: submitted)

Beyond Bounds: ‘Tonka Star Joe Martinson Knows Exactly Who He Is

Joe Martinson knows exactly who he is. The Minnetonka senior pitcher doesn’t step into the batter’s box, or take to the field – his focus revolves solely around the mound.

2013/05/28

Mike Max’s News & Notes For 5/25

Century Community College left-handed ace Jared Dettman, who is pitching in the Junior College World series, should get drafted for a second time next week. Cedar Rapids Kernels’ manager Jake Mauer sees some similarities between first-round prospect Byron Buxton and his brother – the Twins’ Joe Mauer. The Timberwolves are concerned about Kevin Love’s conditioning since his injury ended his season.

2013/05/25

Big Ten Baseball: Better Despite The Weather

Indiana is the top seed for the Big Ten baseball tournament, and coach Tracy Smith has an honest admission to make.

2013/05/21

After A Decade Away, Gopher Softball Headed To NCAAs

For the first time in 10 years the Gophers are going to the NCAA softball tournament. The squad finished second in the conference and is en route to Seattle to face Hawaii on Friday night in the Regionals.

2013/05/14

Son Of MN B-Ball Star Heads To The Badger State

Riley Dearring was well known at Minnetonka. But the big schools were not recruiting him hard — except for Wisconsin. And his skills are a family affair.

2013/04/13

Good Question: What Is Winning The NCAA Tourney Worth?

While getting to the Final Four is a big deal, winning it is even bigger. But how much do schools directly benefit from winning the championship game?

2013/04/09

Rick Pitino Says Son Is Ready For Minnesota Job

Rick Pitino is one proud papa. A day after his son Richard Pitino agreed to become the next head coach at Minnesota, Rick Pitino proclaimed the 30-year-old up-and-comer “more than ready” for the challenge.

2013/04/04

Fans Love New Gophers Coach’s Youth, Resume

One of the biggest names in college basketball is coming to Minnesota to coach the Gophers.

2013/04/03

If You Missed It: High School Sports Rally For 3/29

Miss the Rally Friday night?

2013/03/30

What Do Recruits Want In New Gophers Coach?

Sources in Virginia Commonwealth say they expect head men’s basketball coach Shaka Smart to sign a contract extension with the school, spurning potential offers from the Gophers and UCLA.

2013/03/26

Minnesota Sets Out To Replace Tubby Smith

When Norwood Teague took over as athletic director at Minnesota, he knew it would take a little time for him to get up to speed with all the intricacies of major college football.

2013/03/26

Five Things: Goodbye Big East, Buckeyes Win Big Ten, And West Coast Blues

Yesterday was a relatively drama-free Selection Sunday. Joe Lunardi was a perfect 68 for 68, as Middle Tennessee State, St. Mary’s, Boise State, and La Salle claimed the final spots in the field. Louisville, Gonzaga, Kansas, and Indiana earned the top seeds.

2013/03/18

Jumper Lifts Illinois Over Minnesota, 51-49

If he has hit a bigger shot than this, Brandon Paul couldn’t remember it. He’d have a hard time matching it. Paul nailed a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer and finished with 25 points to lead Illinois to a 51-49 victory over Minnesota in the first round of the Big Ten tournament on Thursday.

2013/03/14

Deep Field Could Mean Big Thrills For Big Ten

The Big Ten tournament starts Thursday and it’s not hard to see why Michigan State coach Tom Izzo declared it one of the best ever.

2013/03/13

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