Northwestern-Minnesota football game canceled, ruled no contest
MINNEAPOLIS (UPI) -- The Northwestern-Minnesota game scheduled for Saturday in Minneapolis has been called off because of COVID-19 issues within the Golden Gophers' football program. On Monday, Minnesota reported that at least 47 people in the program -- 21 student-athletes and 26 staff members -- have tested positive for the coronavirus since Nov. 19. "The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff continue to be our main priority," Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle said in a statement. "The […]