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The University of Minnesota has gone 14 years without hiring a person of color as a head coach and remains the only Big Ten institution without a single person of color in the role of president, athletic director or head coach. With men's basketball coach Richard Pitino's tenure likely nearing an end, the Gophers' lack of diverse leadership is drawing renewed scrutiny. Even before the ...

Copy shortlink: Marcus Carr might go down as the best point guard during the Richard Pitino Era, but his head coach is disappointed they couldnt win more together with the Gophers. Torontos finest was brought in as a transfer from Pittsburgh three years ago anointed by Pitino as the player who would help lead Gophers basketball to the next level. Saturdays final regular season game vs. Rutgers will be a bittersweet goodbye to Williams Arena for the Gophers seniors. And p...

Minnesota coach Richard Pitino acknowledged his job is in jeopardy with the Gophers going through another late-season fade, but he said he doesn't believe his fate has been determined.

Although he admitted Tuesday on getting emotional with his players after losing to Nebraska, Richard Pitino also said he hasnt given up on the season at all.

The Twins play a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Florida today at 12:05, pregame on WJON at 12:00. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Kenta Maeda by virtue of his performance last season is the Twins' top starting pitcher.

Sources said the Gophers coach addressed his status at a meeting.

The Gopher men's basketball team lost both games last week to the two worst teams in the Big Ten and talks of Richard Pitino being replaced after the season seems to be gaining momentum. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says one hurdle for the University is buying out the remaining portion of Pitino's contract while the University is hurting for money due to the pandemic.

Things haven't been going the Gophers' way in Big Ten basketball this season and now there are rumors head coach Richard Pitino may not be back next year.

Gophers basketball has been the same product for years, no matter the coach.

Tributes pour in after Nice N Sleazys beloved doorman Big John dies leaving Glasgow devastated The dad who was an iconic Glasgow bouncer passed away peacefully at the weekend leaving Scottish musicians, pals and customers devastated by the loss. Updated John (right) who was never angry had stewarded the Sauchiehall Street bar for years greeting customers like old friends (Image: The Twilight Sad Facebook page) Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newslet...