Jeff Wald
Jeff is a digital sports reporter for FOX 9 who has followed the Minnesota sports scene his entire life.
Jeff grew up a diehard Gophers football and basketball fan, going to games with his dad at the Metrodome and Williams Arena. He’s also a Vikings fan, still bitter about the 1999 NFC title game loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and the 2010 loss at New Orleans featuring "12 men in the huddle out of a timeout" and Brett Favre’s infamous through across his body.
At some point, he hopes the Gophers go to a Rose Bowl, the Vikings get to a Super Bowl and the Twins win a playoff game.
Jeff graduated from Totino-Grace High School in 2000, and went onto the University of St. Thomas, getting a degree in print journalism and communications in 2004. He started out of college as the Sports Editor at the Northfield News, and spent time at KARE-11 and WCCO on their content teams before coming to Fox 9 in 2018.
When he’s not working, Jeff enjoys time with his wife of 13 years, his dog Willow, spending summers on the golf course and grilling. Follow Jeff’s work on Twitter and Instagram.
The latest from Jeff Wald
Vikings QB Sam Darnold named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
Sam Darnold is the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing a single-game career-high five touchdown passes in last Sunday’s 42-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Glen Taylor says he’s missed recent Timberwolves home games due to hip replacement
Glen Taylor sent a letter to Minnesota Timberwolves’ season ticket-holders this week, explaining his recent absence from Target Center.
Why Sam Darnold is currently not eligible for Comeback Player of the Year
Sam Darnold is currently having the best season of his NFL career, but unless something changes quickly, he won’t be the league’s Comeback Player of the Year.
How the Vikings could clinch a playoff spot before Monday Night Football
The Minnesota Vikings host the Chicago Bears for Monday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium to end a three-game homestand, and they might already be a playoff team before kickoff.
Reporter groans after Kevin O’Connell downplays validation in Sam Darnold’s 5 TD day
Kevin O'Connell says the Vikings don't need to feel validated by signing Sam Darnold, and a reporter groaned over that answer Sunday.
Gophers to face Virginia Tech in Duke’s Mayo Bowl Jan. 3 in Charlotte
The University of Minnesota football team is headed to the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday, Jan. 3, and will face Virginia Tech out of the ACC.
Sam Darnold gets MVP chants after 5 TDs in 42-21 win over Falcons
Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and 5 TDs, 3 to Jordan Addison and 2 to Justin Jefferson, in a 42-21 win over the Falcons on Sunday in Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota.
Schefter: Vikings, Sam Darnold have not had long-term contract talks
Sam Darnold has had a season that could resurrect his NFL career, but his future after the 2024 season might not be in Minnesota.