Nolan O'Hara

Nolan O'Hara

Joined: Dec 7, 2023

Nolan O'Hara covers all things Minnesota sports, primarily the Timberwolves, for Bring Me The News and Sports Illustrated's On SI network. He previously worked as a copy editor at the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota's Hubbard School of Journalism. His work has appeared in the Pioneer Press, Ratchet & Wrench magazine, the Minnesota Daily and a number of local newspapers in Minnesota, among other publications.

The Gophers volleyball team celebrates scoring a point against Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis.

Gophers Volleyball

Minnesota forward Jimmy Snuggerud, front, skates with the puck against Omaha during the Ice Breaker Tournament on Oct. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas.

Minnesota assistant coach Dave Thorson reacts against Pittsburgh during the second half at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh on Nov. 30, 2021.

Gophers Basketball

Gophers players Taylor Stewart (2), Nelli Laitinen, center, Abbey Murphy and Ella Huber (26) celebrate Murphy's goal against St. Thomas on Oct. 13, 2023, at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn.

Abbey Murphy fires a shot.

Gophers Hockey

It's the second consecutive year Murphy has been a finalist for the award for the most outstanding women's hockey player.

Minnesota head coach Dawn Plitzuweit cheers on her team during the second half against Ohio State at Value City Arena in Columbus on Feb. 13, 2025.

Gophers Basketball

Minnesota will be playing in the first round of the tournament on Wednesday.

Gophers forward Ava Lindsay, center, celebrates her goal against St. Cloud State on Oct. 17, 2023, at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.

Gophers Hockey

Minnesota will advance to the WCHA Final Faceoff with a win over the Mavericks on Saturday.

Minnesota defensive lineman Jah Joyner in action against Rutgers in the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Oct. 29, 2022.

Gophers Football

The Minnesota standout is one of six Gophers players at this year's combine.

Minnesota's Gable Steveson reacts after his match at 285 pounds in the finals during the sixth session of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

Gophers Recruiting

Steveson returned to the mat for the U in 2024 and picked up right where he left off.

Minnesota coach Dawn Plitzuweit on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against UCLA at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2025.

Gophers Basketball

Minnesota turned it over 17 times on Sunday, which turned into 23 points for the Ducks.

Some of the cast of the Minneapolis-casted season eight of "Love Is Blind."

Gophers Softball

Warning, this post contains spoilers.

Minnesota and its fans celebrate a goal during a college men's hockey game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis.

Gophers Hockey

The 10,894 fans in attendance set a single-game program record Saturday night.

Bradley Martino smiles after signing her letter of intent to play football at the University of Minnesota during a signing day ceremony at First Baptist Academy in Naples, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.

Gophers Football

Martino jumped 350 spots in 247Sports' rankings from early December to late January.

Former St. Cloud State coach Bob Motzko faces off with the Huskies for the first time as head coach of Minnesota Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis.

Minnesota couldn't pick up the extra point on Saturday in East Lansing, Mich.

The Gophers dance team celebrates repeating as national champions in the pom division and claiming their 23rd national title at the UCA and UCA College Cheerleading and Dance National Championships on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla.

Gophers Gymnastics

Minnesota also finished second in the jazz division and claimed its first program national title in cheer.

Minnesota coach Dawn Plitzuweit looks on during the second half against Michigan State at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Jan. 20, 2024.

Gophers Basketball

Minnesota closed Sunday afternoon's game on a 26-6 run.