Minnesota Basketball

Minnesota fires men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons with 56-71 record

ABC News - 4d

Minnesota AD Coyle embarks on coach search with belief basketball program can return to prominence

The challenge at Minnesota of growing the men's basketball program into a consistent Big Ten contender has probably never been greater, considering the surging cost of competing in the current ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Check out the 2025 Minnesota high school boys basketball state tournament brackets

The Minnesota boys basketball state tournament brackets were unveiled Saturday, and they feature a pair of St. Paul teams — one of which you’re used to seeing at state, the other you’re not. ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Minnesota basketball coaching search 2025: Candidates, hot board, names to watch by Golden Gophers insiders

The Gopher Illustrated team just revealed their top Minnesota coaching candidates after Ben Johnson was fired on Thursday

CBS Sports - 1d

Ex-Falcons wide receiver visiting with Minnesota Vikings

Ex-Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore to visit with Minnesota Vikings

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Pitt State Women’s Basketball punches ticket to NCAA D-II Sweet 16 with win over Minnesota State Mankato 94-91

PITTSBURG, KS — The Pitt State Gorillas entered the evening coming off of a first round NCAA D-II Central Region Tournament win over Harding University. Karenna Gerber posted 29 points and 11 ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier voted MVP for the women's basketball league's inaugural season

Napheesa Collier of the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx was voted Unrivaled's Most Valuable Player after a dominant season in the inaugural 3-on-3 women's basketball league, which she co-founded with fellow ...

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Minnesota fires Johnson after 4 years as coach

Ben Johnson had served as Minnesota coach since 2021-22 but was unable to return the Gophers to the NCAA tournament.

ESPN - 4d

Democrat wins special election for Minnesota state House seat

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) candidate David Gottfried is projected to win a special election for a seat in the Minnesota House, according to Decision Desk HQ. Gottfried, a pro bono ...

The Hill - 5d

Arizona State hockey eliminates Minnesota Duluth in Game 2 of NCHC quarterfinals

The Arizona State Sun Devils hockey program hosted Minnesota Duluth in Game 2 of the NCHC quarterfinals.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

‘All Hockey Hair Team’ Creator Discusses Minnesota High School Tournament

Minnesota’s high school hockey tournament is a fashion show of mullets, perms and bleach. With his “All Hockey Hair Team,” John King chronicles the lettuce and flow.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Minnesota Vikings say receiver Paul Flatley has died at 84

Paul Flatley, the 1963 Associated Press NFL rookie of the year for the Minnesota Vikings who piled up more than 3,000 receiving yards over five seasons, has died at the age of 84, the team ...

Yahoo Sports - 21h

Timberwolves dominate the Jazz: Takeaways from Minnesota’s eighth straight win

Minnesota has a few clunkers on its resume against cellar dwellers this season, but it was evident early in its bout against Utah that Sunday would not produce another. Anthony Edwards scored 21 ...

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Minnesota High School Hockey Game Attracted More Fans Than Every NHL Game

ST. PAUL - This is becoming an annual article, it seems. It is why Minnesota is called the State of Hockey.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Minnesota fires coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons at alma mater with 56-71 record

Minnesota fired coach Ben Johnson after four years of repeatedly rebuilding rosters at his alma mater

ABC News - 4d

Arizona State hockey thrives in loud, home environment, takes Game 1 vs Minnesota Duluth

The Arizona State Sun Devils hockey program began the NCHC quarterfinals with Minnesota Duluth at Mullett Arena on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Report: Aaron Rodgers is a "possibility" in Minnesota

Could the Brett Favre career arc continue?

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Democrats win Minnesota state House special election, setting up shared control of the chamber

Democrats won a Minnesota state House special election Tuesday night, The Associated Press projected, restoring a tie in the chamber and ending a monthslong power struggle in the Legislature.

NBC News - 5d

Martinelli scores 28 and Northwestern beats Minnesota 72-64 to begin the Big Ten tourney

Nick Martinelli scored 28 points to help No. 13 seed Northwestern beat No. 12 seed Minnesota 72-64 to begin the Big Ten Tournament

ABC News - 4d

2025 NFL Free Agency: Kansas City Chiefs sign ex-Minnesota Vikings DL Jerry Tillery

On Friday, March 14, news broke that the Kansas City Chiefs had agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former Minnesota Vikings DL Jerry Tillery.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Kelvin Yeboah scores for 2nd consecutive game, Minnesota beats Earthquakes 1-0

Kelvin Yeboah scored for the second consecutive game and Dayne St. Clair had two saves to help Minnesota United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0

ABC News - Mar. 9

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says Democrats played 2024 elections too "safe"

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is now weighing in on what Democrats should have done better in 2024. Political strategists Joel Payne and Michael LaRosa join "America Decides" with analysis.

CBS News - 6d

Dejan Joveljic helps Sporting KC rally for 3-3 draw with Minnesota United to end long losing streak

Dejan Joveljic scored in the 80th minute and Sporting Kansas City stormed back from a three-goal deficit to earn a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday night, snapping a 10-match losing ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Dejan Joveljic helps Sporting KC rally for 3-3 draw with Minnesota United to end long losing streak

Dejan Joveljic scored in the 80th minute and Sporting Kansas City stormed back from a three-goal deficit to earn a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United, snapping a 10-match losing streak across all ...

ABC News - 1d

Prosecutors say Minnesota man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' is dead

A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz.” Prosecutors informed the court ...

ABC News - 3h

Vikings fan favorite will not be returning to Minnesota in 2025

Adam Theilen will remain in Carolina to help develop Bryce Young as the Panthers look to take the next step in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Minnesota United at Sporting Kansas City: Keys to the match, projected starting XI and a prediction

Minnesota United at Sporting Kansas City When: 7:15 p.m. Saturday Where: Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kan. Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+ Radio: KSTP-AM, 1500 Weather: 46 degrees, ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Canada slaps electricity tariffs on New York, Minnesota, Michigan

The government of Ontario is applying a 25 percent surcharge starting Monday on electricity exports to three U.S. states in response to U.S. tariffs on Canada. This surcharge will affect ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

University of Minnesota, Under Federal Scrutiny, Limits Its Political Speech

A vote by regents put the university among roughly 140 colleges that have adopted similar policies since the 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas.

The New York Times - 3d

2025 NFL free agency: Browns expected to land Kirk Cousins if Falcons release QB, per report

Cousins played under Kevin Stefanski in Minnesota

CBS Sports - 6d

Magic vs. Timberwolves Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, best bets for March 14

Orlando Magic vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Duck baseball claims second straight Big Ten series

Oregon beats Minnesota twice to win series

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Pacers vs. Timberwolves Predictions, odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for March 17

Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview

Yahoo Sports - 3h

NFL free agency primer: Sam Darnold to Seattle? Aaron Rodgers heading to Minnesota?

Sam Darnold and Aaron Rodgers are the two top quarterbacks available in free agency, but there are plenty of other top players that could be signing with new teams this week.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9