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Jackson State takes on Minnesota on 6-game slide
Jackson State Tigers (1-7) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-1, 0-1 Big Ten) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State is looking to end its six-game losing streak with a victory against Minnesota. The Golden Gophers have gone 6-0 in...
Jackson State plays Minnesota on 6-game road skid
Jackson State Tigers (1-7) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-1, 0-1 Big Ten) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State travels to Minnesota looking to stop its six-game road skid. The Golden Gophers are 6-0 in home games. Minnesota...
Indiana opens Big Ten Conference play with 82-67 victory over Minnesota
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Oumar Ballo had 18 points, Malik Reneau and Bryson Tucker both scored 16 and Indiana breezed to an 82-67 victory over Minnesota in the Hoosiers' Big Ten Conference opener Monday night. Ballo made all five of his shots from the floor, adding seven rebounds...
Judge weighs Minnesota law that bans religious tests for colleges participating in state program
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge is considering whether to overturn a Minnesota law that bans religious tests for colleges that participate in a state program that allows high school students to take college courses for credit. The state argued at a hearing Monday that the 2023...
‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. Is it any surprise then that the Merriam-Webster word of the year is “polarization”? “Polarization means...
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards fined $25,000
NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $25,000 for using profane language during a media interview, the NBA announced Monday. Edwards' comments came after the Timberwolves’ 107-90 win at Golden State on Dec. 6. Edwards, a...
Indiana plays Minnesota, aims for 4th straight victory
Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-4, 0-1 Big Ten) at Indiana Hoosiers (7-2) Bloomington, Indiana; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hoosiers -10.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Indiana seeks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory...
Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' are auctioned for $28 million
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday. Heritage Auctions had estimated that they would fetch $3 million or...
No. 25 Nebraska women roll past previously unbeaten Minnesota 84-65 in Big Ten opener
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Amiah Hargrove came off the bench to hit back-to-back 3-pointers and eight straight points as No. 25 Nebraska built a 16-point lead after a quarter and rolled to an 84-65 win over previously unbeaten Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference opener on Sunday. The...
Garcia, Minnesota Golden Gophers to visit Ballo, Indiana Hoosiers
Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-4, 0-1 Big Ten) at Indiana Hoosiers (7-2) Bloomington, Indiana; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Big Ten foes Indiana and Minnesota meet on Monday. The Hoosiers have gone 6-0 in home games. Indiana averages 80.2 points while...
