Tony Liebert

Tony Liebert

Joined: May 3, 2024

Tony Liebert is particularly known for his coverage of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, though he also contributes to coverage of the Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves and Twins. His writing style is noted for providing in-depth analysis and insights, making him a go-to source for fans looking for comprehensive coverage of Minnesota sports.

Amaya Battle celebrating her game-winning shot against Ole Miss.

Gophers Basketball

Greg "Boom" May on the Gophers bech.

Minnesota head coach Dawn Plitzuweit talks with an official during a game against Iowa on Feb. 5, 2026, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Gophers Basketball

The Gophers' starting lineup waiting to be announced against USC earlier this season.

Gophers Basketball

Mar 21, 2026; Cleveland, OH, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers Max McEnelly reacts to defeating Penn State Nittany Lions Rocco Welsh during the NCAA DI Wrestling Championship at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

McEnelly is Minnesota's first National Champion since Gable Steveson in 2022.

Dec 10, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved looks up at the video board during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Gophers Recruiting

This year's transfer portal officially opens the day after the National Championship on April 7.

Mar 5, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Gophers Basketball

The Gophers will host the Rebels on Sunday afternoon in a Round of 32 showdown.

10-16-2004 -- Tuscaloosa, Ala. -- Alabama coach Mike Shula argues a call with a ref following a play in which pass interference was not called on a Southern Miss. defender in the fourth quaqrter. Alabama won the game 27-3. (Robert Sutton / Tuscaloosa News)

Gophers Football

Minnesota is adding another veteran presence to its coaching staff for the 2026 season.

Garrett Raboin (left) with Augustana's Athletic Director Josh Morton (right).

Gophers Hockey

Minnesota's search for a new men's hockey head coach took another turn on Friday evening.

Gophers guard Amaya Battle.

Gophers Basketball

The Gophers earned every bit of their first March Madness win since 2017-18.

Gophers guard Grace Grocholski.

Gophers Basketball

Minnesota took care of business, setting up an intriguing game in the Round of 32 on Sunday.

St. Cloud State head coach Brett Larson speaks with the media at NCHC Media Day Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at Xcel Energy Center.

Media Day 2

Gophers Hockey

It was announced on Wednesday that Bob Motzko would not return as the head coach of Gophers men's hockey in 2025-26. The school has immediately begun a "nationwide search," and three candidates have quickly emerged.

The Gophers celebrating after beating USC at home.

Gophers Basketball

The Gophers will officially end their NCAA Tournament drought on Friday evening.

Augustana men's hockey coach Garret Raboin.

Augustana head coach Garrett Raboin makes a lot of sense as a potential replacement for Bob Motzko.

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's Jenna Guyer (30) shoots the ball during a game against Detroit in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament on March 4, 2026 at the Kress Center in Green Bay, Wis. UW-Green Bay defeated Detroit 81-57.

Gophers Basketball

There are plenty of interesting storylines heading into Minnesota's NCAA Tournament first-round game.

Gophers head coach Bob Motzko.

Minnesota is making a leadership change after one of its worst seasons in program history.