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Michael Moran, representing the University of Minnesota, competes during the Winter Cup gymnastics competition, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. A junior from Morristown, New Jersey, Moran admits there were people within his inner circle who discouraged him from competing collegiately because they viewed his chosen sport as a “dying entity.” The University of Minnesota and the University of Iowa will stop offering it as a scholarship sport at the end of the month. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Olympic Gold: Men's gymnastics struggling to survive

By Will Graves Apr. 09, 2021 12:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 9, 2003, file photo, Minnesota's Ben Johnson (22) drives past Illinois Dee Brown (11) in the first half at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill. Minnesota has picked former player and assistant Johnson to be the new head men's basketball coach, according to a person with knowledge of the hire. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because university had yet to make the announcement. (AP Photo/John Dixon, File)
New Minnesota coach is former player, assistant Ben Johnson

By Dave Campbell Mar. 22, 2021 06:19 PM EDT

Minnesota's Jamal Mashburn Jr., left, attempts a shot as Maryland's Aquan Smart defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Maryland gets another road upset, 63-49 vs. No. 17 Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Jan. 23, 2021 04:32 PM EST

Ohio State's Justice Sueing, left, gets off a pass despite a collision with Minnesota's Liam Robbins in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Robbins leads No. 21 Minnesota past No. 25 Ohio State 77-60

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2021 09:03 PM EST

Minnesota center Liam Robbins (0) shoots against Iowa center Luka Garza (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Iowa-Rutgers, among 9 ranked, tops ever-tough Big Ten slate

By Dave Campbell Dec. 31, 2020 02:45 AM EST

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino signals to his team as they play North Dakota in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Isolation play: College teams fend off holiday loneliness

By Dave Campbell Dec. 24, 2020 12:22 PM EST

Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) walks off the field with teammates after Wisconsindefeated them in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
The Latest: Independence Bowl canceled; Army in limbo

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 11:38 AM EST

Minnesota linebacker Josh Aune (29) holds the ball after he intercepted a Purdue pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Virus forces Gophers to cancel game vs. No. 16 Northwestern

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2020 01:12 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs around Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. Garrett injured his knee in the first quarter in the Browns 16-6 loss to the Raiders. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The Latest: Air Force-Army football rescheduled to December

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 10:36 AM EST

FILE - Utah's Both Gach speaks during the Pac-12 NCAA college basketball media day in San Francisco, in this Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, file photo. Gach switched schools to be closer to his family during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now at Minnesota, junior guard Both Gach has been granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
NCAA approves transfer Gach to play right away for Minnesota

Nov. 09, 2020 02:36 PM EST

Minnesota dropping men's track, gymnastics, tennis programs

Sep. 10, 2020 05:52 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota is dropping men’s indoor and outdoor track and field, gymnastics and tennis because of budget concerns brought about by the...

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst, left, talks to athletic director Barry Alvarez before an NCAA college football game against BYU in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin announced Saturday, May 9, 2020, it is asking 25 of its highest-earning employees to volunteer for a 15% pay cut over the next six months. That group includes athletic director Barry Alvarez, football coach Paul Chryst and men's basketball coach Greg Gard. There won't be any reduction of work hours. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Colleges thrown for big losses in sports budget crunch

By Dave Campbell May. 08, 2020 08:51 PM EDT