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The Gophers roster is once again full of new faces, but with a new coach leading the way as the beginning of the season approaches.

From Prior Lake, Minnesota, Paula Moltzan took second place in the season-opening World Cup giant slalom race -- a big step towards qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Over the past 25 seasons, new Twins managers have inherited positive situations. Derek Shelton knows the territory, comes into a losing situation.

The multitude of defensive problems are stark for an expensive and veteran-laden group, but the Vikings insist they can change the trajectory of the season.

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Josefin Bouveng scored twice, Hannah Clark made 40 saves and the Gophers scored five goals in a 10-minute span to beat the rival Badgers for the first time in 11 meetings.

The NCAA has caved on many issues in recent times, but few decisions seem as dangerous as allowing big-time college athletes to bet on pro sports.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will start against the Lions on Sunday, and his teammates expressed the same confidence in him this week that they did in the preseason.

It's not a big arm or physical prowess that's kept 30-year-old QB John Wolford bouncing around the NFL since coming out of Wake Forest as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Josh Oliver, C.J. Ham and Jeff Okudah are out for Sunday's game while the status of the Vikings' offensive tackles remains uncertain.