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Summer Games Done Quick 2024 Games List Announced
Games Done Quick, the grassroots speedrunning organization that’s raised $49.1 million in support of charity since its inception in 2010, has officially released its roster of accepted runs for its summer marathon, the aptly named Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2024. The full games list can be found here.
Blacks in volleyball: ‘We are starting to see a lot more young Black girls’
I have covered college volleyball for over 40 years, and seeing no more than a couple of Blacks playing is still commonplace, whether it’s spring ball or the regular season in the fall. According to the latest NCAA demographics, there are 2,041 Blacks females playing D1, D2, D3 volleyball, down five from 2022, compared to 12,648 white female players.
Photos: Iowa Softball vs Minnesota
Fans filled the stands of Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, April 27, 2024, to watch the Hawkeyes take on the Golden Gophers on senior day in Iowa City. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes in the first of three games to be played over the weekend 7-5. The ceremonies pregame included...
UTEP transfer offensive lineman Aluma Nkele explains his Minnesota Football commitment
Minnesota Football has seen a few different offensive linemen hit the transfer portal since the end of last season. Former scholarship linemen such as JJ Guedet (Illinois State), Logan Purcell (TBD), De'Eric Mister (TBD), Cade McConnell (Vanderbilt) and Tyrell Lawrence (Alabama A&M) have all hit the portal since Minnesota last played a game, and with just two high school signees in the 2024 class in tackle Nathan Roy and interior guy Brett Carroll. Gopher offensive line coach Brian Callahan has elected to look into the portal for some help, and he's now got a verbal commitment from former Texas-El Paso offensive lineman Aluma Nkele.
Late offensive burst falls short as baseball falls to Minnesota
Every game counts for Penn State, as it continues to battle conference opponents with hopes of a Big Ten Tournament bid. After a 7-3 win in Game 1 against Minnesota, the Nittany Lions shaped up to face the Golden Gophers again on Saturday, hoping to secure their second conference series win of the season.
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