In what has become an annual tradition, Athlon Sports released its preseason college football preview complete with anonymous quotes from rival Big Ten coaches sizing up the Minnesota Golden Gophers—and this year’s comments paint a familiar, but fascinating, picture of where P.J. Fleck’s program stands heading into 2025. The headline takeaway? There’s respect for what […] READ MORE

The Minnesota Gophers are set to host their annual “Summer Splash” recruiting weekend from May 30 to June 1, 2025. This event is a cornerstone of Coach P.J. Fleck’s recruiting strategy, bringing together top prospects to experience the program’s culture and facilities firsthand. Key Recruits Visiting Include (this list will grow) Rico Blassingame (WR, committed) […] READ MORE

Before he was a Hall of Fame power forward, a Timberwolves executive, or a familiar face behind the microphone, Kevin McHale was a proud Gopher—dominating the paint at the Barn in the late ’70s. But for all his accolades on the court, one of his most unexpected and memorable moments came on television, not hardwood: […] READ MORE

The 2024-25 NBA season is down to the Conference Finals. The first game of the NBA Finals is scheduled for June 5, and either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Minnesota Timberwolves of the West will take on the Indiana Pacers or the New York Knicks of the East for a place in basketball’s history […] READ MORE

It’s been a season of transition, grit, and a few “what ifs” for the Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team. Under first-year head coach Ty McDevitt, the Gophers have shown fight—even if the results haven’t always followed. Minnesota sits at 22–27 overall and 8–19 in Big Ten play. That record doesn’t fully capture the ups and […] READ MORE

For the first time in a long time, there is excitement around the Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s basketball team. The return of former player and assistant Niko Medved as the new head coach has brought some optimism and enthusiasm to the program. The fact that Medved has taken Colorado State to the NCAA Tournament three […] READ MORE

The wolves howled back in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. In that game, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors with a final score of 117-93. This victory tied the second-round series at one game apiece as both teams prepared to head back to the Bay Area. A significant factor in the […] READ MORE

Gopher fans are waiting with bated breaths whether 2025 might be the year that sports betting is legalized in Minnesota. Lawmakers have considered several bills pushing for legalization, citing the benefits of a regulated industry in the state, including tax revenue, public funding, and the prevention of illegal betting.  Should sports betting finally be legalized, […] READ MORE

Mobile betting has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. What began as basic, often frustrating digital platforms has evolved into sophisticated, user-friendly interfaces that rival the most polished consumer applications.  This evolution represents not just technological advancement but a fundamental shift in how users interact with betting services in the digital age. The […] READ MORE