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Giants draft potential Xavier McKinney replacement as part of secondary-bolstering picks

The second round turned out to be the right spot for the Giants to address a major need Friday, as they selected safety Tyler Nubin from Minnesota.

Ranking the top 10 safeties in the 2024 NFL Draft

The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 safeties in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league.

2024 NFL Draft: Minnesota safety honored late uncle by wearing No. 27 after 'heartbreaking' death

Tyler Nubin wore No. 27 in high school in the Chicago area and at Minnesota as a tribute to Steve King, who wore that number at Michigan.

Four picks for Thursday's conference tournament action

The Post's Howie Kussoy provides best bets for four games Thursday, including the Big East, Big 12 and Pac-12 quarterfinals.

NFL legend's eighth-grade daughter makes big college basketball step

The University of Minnesota Gophers women's basketball team is trying to bring in the daughter of a Minnesota sports icon. 

Minnesota QB's fiancée calls Taylor Swift parallel 'bit of a reach' after viral moment

Katie Miller became a viral sensation Tuesday after being featured on the Quick Lane Bowl broadcast.

College QB's fiancée becomes viral sensation during bowl game

Katie Miller, the fiancée of Minnesota quarterback Cole Kramer, was heavily featured on Tuesday's broadcast.

Best bet for Tuesday afternoon's Bowl Game between Minnesota and Bowling Green

They will have most of their full roster and will be motivated to close out their season with a win over a Power Five team.

Iowa suffers brutal loss after crazy punt return for TD gets called back

Cooper DeJean fielded a punt near the Minnesota sideline and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown. But it was called back and the Iowa fell, 12-10.

Iowa-Minnesota sets record for lowest point total — and still goes under

Oddsmakers got what they anticipated in Iowa-Minnesota on Saturday. 

Ex-college football star allegedly attacked, called racial slur by retired firefighter: cops

Eric Jagers was released from the Hennepin County Jail after allegedly shooting at Tellis Redmon and calling him a racial slur during a dispute.

Meet Minnesota's Mariano Sori-Marin, Cuban-American NFL Draft prospect

Minnesota's Mariano Sori-Marin, who toured some of New York's finest food establishments in a vlog before playing in the Pinstripe Bowl, is one of the many NFL Draft hopefuls this...

Quinnipiac hockey coach just wanted a hug during emotional ESPN interview

Rand Pecknold couldn’t contain his excitement, and the Quinnipiac men’s hockey coach needed a hug from an ESPN reporter during an emotional interview.

Quinnipiac defeats Michigan, advances to hockey national title game

Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey coach Rand Pecknold returns to talk with Brandon London about the Bobcats' Frozen Four win over Michigan before taking on the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the...

Rutgers loses at buzzer to bottom-dwelling opponent after late collapse

Jamison Battle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer and finished with 20 points as Minnesota beat Rutgers 75-74 on Thursday night to snap a 12-game losing streak.

Rallis Rumble: Eagles and WWE brothers' set for huge weekend

Both Rallis brothers will be in Philadelphia this weekend in their respective sports, which they hope soon collide again come Super Bowl.

Minnesota beats Syracuse in Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium

It turns out Minnesota can win at Yankee Stadium in the postseason after all. 

Rutgers no match for star running back in ugly loss

Mohamed Ibrahim rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns on 36 carries to lead the Gophers past Rutgers 31-0 on Saturday.

Take two underdogs and one favorite in these three college football clashes

Raise your hand if you’re interested in betting on a team that just lost to lowly Colorado? My guess is there aren’t many hands in the air.

An easy way college football bettors can gain an edge

Sometimes a bad scheduling spot can be enough of an equalizer not only to help a team cover the spread, but also to even pull the outright upset. The talent...