Final Four: Tony Bennett Looks to Finish What His Father Started
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 8, 2019
“The Road Ends Here.” That’s what Virginia head coach Tony Bennett was reminded when he was handed a commemorative paddle upon arrival in Minneapolis with the mantra […]
Final Four: Auburn Experiences Thrill of (Apparent) Victory, Agony of Defeat in Controversial Finish
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 6, 2019
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Saturday evening’s frantic finish between the Auburn Tigers and Virginia Cavaliers brought to mind a classic would-you-rather for fans and athletes. Would you rather […]
Final Four: Two Wins From a Title, Grad Transfers Took Winding Road to Reach Texas Tech
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 6, 2019
Three years ago, Texas Tech senior Matt Mooney was playing basketball in a football stadium, waiting for his chance while he sat out a season after transferring […]
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Vikings CB Holton Hill Suspended Four Games By NFL
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 5, 2019
After a terrific rookie season, Minnesota Vikings corner Holton Hill was suspended four games Friday for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substance policy, per a release from the […]
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Vikings Sign G Dakota Dozier, Two From AAF
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 5, 2019
The Minnesota Vikings made their second addition of the week to their offensive guard depth, signing former New York Jets guard Dakota Dozier to a one-year deal […]
Final Four: Contrast in Styles Makes Virginia-Auburn Saturday’s Most Compelling Game
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 5, 2019
Unstoppable force. Immovable object. Something’s got to give. All the cliches. The narrative is decisively clear heading Saturday’s Final Four opener at U.S. Bank Stadium. Bruce Pearl’s […]
Final Four: How Chris Beard and His Assistant Bonded Over “Sex and the City”
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 4, 2019
Sometimes the best anecdotes leak out when coaches and players get peppered with questions from different reporters than they are accustomed. Texas Tech coach Chris Beard was […]
Which Final Four Team Has a Realistic Blueprint For the Gophers?
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 2, 2019
For the second time in as many years, the nation will watch one of its greatest sporting events take place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis with […]
Isaiah Washington to Transfer From Gophers After Two Seasons
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 1, 2019
Once heralded as one of Richard Pitino’s top recruits, sophomore guard Isaiah Washington confirmed on Twitter a report that he would be departing the University of Minnesota. […]
Zone Coverage NFL Draft Guide 2019
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 1, 2019
Welcome to the Zone Coverage NFL Draft Guide for 2019. Get all of your 2019 NFL Draft needs here. 2019 NFL Draft: 100+ Player Profiles We’ve got […]
What Does the Future Hold for Gophers Basketball?
By Sam Ekstrom - Mar 26, 2019
As the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ 2018-19 season came to an end with a disappointing loss to Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 32, Richard Pitino’s […]
VIDEO: Gophers Seniors Emotional as Careers End in Loss to Michigan State
By Sam Ekstrom - Mar 23, 2019
Though it didn’t last long enough to constitute a Cinderella run, the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ NCAA Tournament journey ended Saturday night in a 70-50 loss to the […]