Gophers women's basketball dancing to Sweet 16
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team as they're on a historic run. For the first time in 21 years, Dawn Plitzuweit and the Gophers are headed to the NCAA Sweet 16. Minnesota faces UCLA in Sacramento Friday night. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard chat with Coach Plitzuweit to talk about the win over Ole Miss. Amaya Battle and Mara Braun join to talk about the season, and Battle's huge shot to lift the Gophers past Ole Miss.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team as they're on a historic run. For the first time in 21 years, Dawn Plitzuweit and the Gophers are headed to the NCAA Sweet 16. Minnesota faces UCLA in Sacramento Friday night. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard chat with Coach Plitzuweit to talk about the win over Ole Miss. Amaya Battle and Mara Braun join to talk about the season, and Battle's huge shot to lift the Gophers past Ole Miss.
H&H Podcast: Jessi Pierce, Gophers in Sweet 16, Twins opener
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake reflect on the tragic death of Jessi Pierce and her three kids in a White Bear Lake house fire. Pierce covered the Minnesota Wild for NHL.com. They also talk about the Gophers' women's basketball team advancing to the Sweet 166, and they'll face UCLA Friday night in Sacramento. The Minnesota Twins are leaving Spring Training and head to Baltimore Thursday for Opening Day.
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake reflect on the tragic death of Jessi Pierce and her three kids in a White Bear Lake house fire. Pierce covered the Minnesota Wild for NHL.com. They also talk about the Gophers' women's basketball team advancing to the Sweet 166, and they'll face UCLA Friday night in Sacramento. The Minnesota Twins are leaving Spring Training and head to Baltimore Thursday for Opening Day.
P.J. Fleck sidesteps Koi Perich's departure from Gophers
University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck spoke Monday ahead of spring football for the first time since Koi Perich left the program for the transfer portal. When asked about his departure, Fleck said he only talks about players on his team. Minnesota has 15 spring football practices ahead of its April 25 Spring Game at Huntington Bank Stadium.
University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck spoke Monday ahead of spring football for the first time since Koi Perich left the program for the transfer portal. When asked about his departure, Fleck said he only talks about players on his team. Minnesota has 15 spring football practices ahead of its April 25 Spring Game at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway arrested on marijuana charge days before NCAA Tourney
Aden Holloway was arrested after agents searched a residence near the University of Alabama’s campus and retrieved more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia, and money, according to authorities.
Aden Holloway was arrested after agents searched a residence near the University of Alabama’s campus and retrieved more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia, and money, according to authorities.
Brad Frost fired as Gophers’ women’s hockey coach after 19 seasons, 4 titles
Brad Frost’s run with the University of Minnesota women’s hockey program is over after 19 seasons. Gophers’ Athletic Director Mark Coyle announced Tuesday Frost has been relieved of his duties.
Brad Frost’s run with the University of Minnesota women’s hockey program is over after 19 seasons. Gophers’ Athletic Director Mark Coyle announced Tuesday Frost has been relieved of his duties.
Gopher women's basketball dancing to NCAA Tournament
The Gophers' women's basketball team held a watch party at Williams Arena Sunday night for the NCAA Selection Show. Minnesota earned a No. 4 seed for March Madness, and will host a first and second round regional. The Gophers will face Green Bay Friday night, and FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks got reaction after they learned their seeding.
The Gophers' women's basketball team held a watch party at Williams Arena Sunday night for the NCAA Selection Show. Minnesota earned a No. 4 seed for March Madness, and will host a first and second round regional. The Gophers will face Green Bay Friday night, and FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks got reaction after they learned their seeding.
Gophers react to hosting NCAA regional, facing Green Bay Friday
The University of Minnesota women's basketball team will host an NCAA Regional next weekend. The Gophers are the No. 4 seed in the Sacramento Region and will face Green Bay next Friday at Williams Arena. Gophers' coach Dawn Plitzuweit, and players Sophie Hart, Mara Braun, Tori McKinney, Amaya Battle and Grace Grocholski talked after the NCAA Selection Show about the excitement for March Madness.
The University of Minnesota women's basketball team will host an NCAA Regional next weekend. The Gophers are the No. 4 seed in the Sacramento Region and will face Green Bay next Friday at Williams Arena. Gophers' coach Dawn Plitzuweit, and players Sophie Hart, Mara Braun, Tori McKinney, Amaya Battle and Grace Grocholski talked after the NCAA Selection Show about the excitement for March Madness.
Gophers earn No. 4 seed for NCAA Tournament, host Green Bay Friday
The University of Minnesota women's basketball team held a watch party Sunday night at Williams Arena for the NCAA Selection Show. The Gophers are the No. 4 seed in the Sacramento Regional, and will host a four-team pod at Williams Arena. They face Green Bay Friday night.
The University of Minnesota women's basketball team held a watch party Sunday night at Williams Arena for the NCAA Selection Show. The Gophers are the No. 4 seed in the Sacramento Regional, and will host a four-team pod at Williams Arena. They face Green Bay Friday night.
Gophers get No. 4 seed for NCAA Tournament, will host Green Bay Friday night
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team earned the No. 4 seed in the Sacramento Regional for the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers will face Green Bay Friday night at Williams Arena.
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team earned the No. 4 seed in the Sacramento Regional for the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers will face Green Bay Friday night at Williams Arena.
Did the Gophers do enough to host an NCAA Tournament regional?
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team ahead of the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers are 22-8 on the season and are a lock for the Big Dance. The question remaining is if they'll earn a top-16 seed on Selection Sunday, which means they would host a first and second round regional at Williams Arena. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with coach Dawn Plitzuweit. Guard Brylee Glynn and post Finau Tonga also join the show.
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team ahead of the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers are 22-8 on the season and are a lock for the Big Dance. The question remaining is if they'll earn a top-16 seed on Selection Sunday, which means they would host a first and second round regional at Williams Arena. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with coach Dawn Plitzuweit. Guard Brylee Glynn and post Finau Tonga also join the show.
Can the Gophers make a run at the Big Ten Tournament?
The Gophers' men's basketball team is the No. 11 seed for the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim is in Chicago and has an early look at Wednesday night's game against Rutgers.
The Gophers' men's basketball team is the No. 11 seed for the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim is in Chicago and has an early look at Wednesday night's game against Rutgers.
Niko Medved previews Gophers in Big Ten Tournament
Gophers men's basketball coach Nike Medved spoke with reporters on Tuesday via Zoom ahead of the Big Ten Tournament. Minnesota is the No. 11 seed and faces No. 14 Rutgers Wednesday night in Chicago. The Gophers need a few wins to ensure they have a postseason after the conference tournament.
Gophers men's basketball coach Nike Medved spoke with reporters on Tuesday via Zoom ahead of the Big Ten Tournament. Minnesota is the No. 11 seed and faces No. 14 Rutgers Wednesday night in Chicago. The Gophers need a few wins to ensure they have a postseason after the conference tournament.
H&H Podcast: Vikings in free agency, Gopher men's and women's hoops talk
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake are talking Vikings as legal tampering is underway and NFL free agency officially starts Wednesday. What have the Vikings done so far, and what do they do with J.J. McCarthy? The Gopher men’s basketball team got a Senior Night win over Northwestern, and Niko Medved’s squad is the No. 11 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Can the Gophers make some noise in Chicago? The Gopher women’s basketball team bowed out of its Big Ten Tournament early after a loss to Ohio State. Did Minnesota and Dawn Plitzuweit do enough to earn a top-16 seed on host a regional? They’ll find out Sunday night.
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake are talking Vikings as legal tampering is underway and NFL free agency officially starts Wednesday. What have the Vikings done so far, and what do they do with J.J. McCarthy? The Gopher men’s basketball team got a Senior Night win over Northwestern, and Niko Medved’s squad is the No. 11 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Can the Gophers make some noise in Chicago? The Gopher women’s basketball team bowed out of its Big Ten Tournament early after a loss to Ohio State. Did Minnesota and Dawn Plitzuweit do enough to earn a top-16 seed on host a regional? They’ll find out Sunday night.
Former Gophers' coach Lou Holtz dies at 89
Lou Holtz, who coached the Gophers football team for two seasons before winning a national title at Notre Dame in 1988, died Wednesday at 89 years old. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich shares some of his favorite memories of Lou Holtz on The Afternoon Shift with Adam Llorens.
Lou Holtz, who coached the Gophers football team for two seasons before winning a national title at Notre Dame in 1988, died Wednesday at 89 years old. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich shares some of his favorite memories of Lou Holtz on The Afternoon Shift with Adam Llorens.
Grayson Grove stepping up for injury-riddled Gophers
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 14-15, and 7-11 in Big Ten play with three regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Medved about the Gophers winning three of their past four games. Grayson Grove joins the show to talk about stepping up on a roster severely short-handed by injuries.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 14-15, and 7-11 in Big Ten play with three regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Medved about the Gophers winning three of their past four games. Grayson Grove joins the show to talk about stepping up on a roster severely short-handed by injuries.
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a car crash
Dominiq Ponder was killed in a single-car crash on Sunday. The sophomore appeared in two games for the Colorado Buffaloes last season.
Dominiq Ponder was killed in a single-car crash on Sunday. The sophomore appeared in two games for the Colorado Buffaloes last season.
Tommies beat Kansas City 73-71 in Ruth Sinn's home finale
The University of St. Thomas women's basketball team beat Kansas City 73-71 Wednesday night at Lee and Penny Anderson Arena in the final home game for Ruth Sinn, who is retiring after 21 seasons. Jada Hood scored the game-winning basket with about six seconds to play after the Tommies forced a turnover out of a press. Hood and Sinn spoke after the win.
The University of St. Thomas women's basketball team beat Kansas City 73-71 Wednesday night at Lee and Penny Anderson Arena in the final home game for Ruth Sinn, who is retiring after 21 seasons. Jada Hood scored the game-winning basket with about six seconds to play after the Tommies forced a turnover out of a press. Hood and Sinn spoke after the win.
Who is Gavin McKenna? Projected 2026 NHL top draft pick faces assault charges
Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and disorderly conduct connected to an incident in late January.
Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and disorderly conduct connected to an incident in late January.
UW-River Falls celebrates Division III football national championship
The UW-River Falls football team completed a magical season, winning the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl to win its first Division III national title in school history. Coach Matt Walker and players joined Jim Rich Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now to talk about the experience.
The UW-River Falls football team completed a magical season, winning the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl to win its first Division III national title in school history. Coach Matt Walker and players joined Jim Rich Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now to talk about the experience.
Sherrone Moore Arraignment: Ex-football charged with felony home invasion, given $25k bond
Former Michigan Football head coach Sherrone Moore faced a judge Friday following his arrest Wednesday evening. He was formally arraigned on charges including felony third-degree home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering.
Former Michigan Football head coach Sherrone Moore faced a judge Friday following his arrest Wednesday evening. He was formally arraigned on charges including felony third-degree home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering.