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.
Sherrone Moore, fired UM football coach, expected to be arraigned Friday, police say
Sherrone Moore, the fired University of Michigan football coach, is expected to appear in court on Friday.
Sherrone Moore, the fired University of Michigan football coach, is expected to appear in court on Friday.
Sherrone Moore in custody after firing of Michigan Football coach
Just after his firing from the University of Michigan, news broke that former football coach Sherrone Moore is in custody after an incident in Pittsfield Township.
Just after his firing from the University of Michigan, news broke that former football coach Sherrone Moore is in custody after an incident in Pittsfield Township.
Lane Kiffin’s decision, Odell Beckham Jr.’s financial advice and the Vikings’ struggles: H&H Podcast
In the latest episode of the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake dive into one of the biggest stories in the sports world: Lane Kiffin’s stunning decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU — all while the Rebels are chasing the program’s first National Championship in the College Football Playoff era. The move sparked national debate, with some calling it selfish and others applauding Kiffin for doing what’s best for himself in the ever-shifting landscape of NIL-driven college football. Sticking with LSU, the guys also discuss former Tiger Odell Beckham Jr., who went viral after revealing how he mishandled — and was unprepared for — a $100 million NFL contract. He cited a difficult upbringing and lack of financial education, but Hicks and Lake pushed back on his claim that “$100 million can’t last a lifetime.” They argue it’s an insult to everyday people who survive on far less and that, with proper guidance, life-changing money can absolutely last generations. Meanwhile, the Vikings’ struggles continue. This time, rookie Max Brosmer got the start and underdelivered, leading Lake and Hicks to call out Gopher fans who hyped Brosmer as the answer, while dismissing QB J.J. McCarthy. The hosts remind listeners that Brosmer is just as young and inexperienced, if not more so, making the rush to crown him premature and the rush to bury McCarthy even more misguided.
In the latest episode of the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake dive into one of the biggest stories in the sports world: Lane Kiffin’s stunning decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU — all while the Rebels are chasing the program’s first National Championship in the College Football Playoff era. The move sparked national debate, with some calling it selfish and others applauding Kiffin for doing what’s best for himself in the ever-shifting landscape of NIL-driven college football. Sticking with LSU, the guys also discuss former Tiger Odell Beckham Jr., who went viral after revealing how he mishandled — and was unprepared for — a $100 million NFL contract. He cited a difficult upbringing and lack of financial education, but Hicks and Lake pushed back on his claim that “$100 million can’t last a lifetime.” They argue it’s an insult to everyday people who survive on far less and that, with proper guidance, life-changing money can absolutely last generations. Meanwhile, the Vikings’ struggles continue. This time, rookie Max Brosmer got the start and underdelivered, leading Lake and Hicks to call out Gopher fans who hyped Brosmer as the answer, while dismissing QB J.J. McCarthy. The hosts remind listeners that Brosmer is just as young and inexperienced, if not more so, making the rush to crown him premature and the rush to bury McCarthy even more misguided.
Behind Enemy Lines: Huskers Edition with Jessica Coody
Huskers Radio Network extraordinaire Jessica Coody joins The Afternoon Shift to give us all the latest with the Nebraska Cornhuskers ahead of their matchup with the Golden Gophers on Oct. 17th.
Huskers Radio Network extraordinaire Jessica Coody joins The Afternoon Shift to give us all the latest with the Nebraska Cornhuskers ahead of their matchup with the Golden Gophers on Oct. 17th.
Michigan sign-stealing scandal: NCAA fines university, suspends Sherrone Moore
The NCAA has imposed discipline for Michigan Wolverines including fines and suspensions related to a sign-stealing scandal involving former team staffer Connor Stalions.
The NCAA has imposed discipline for Michigan Wolverines including fines and suspensions related to a sign-stealing scandal involving former team staffer Connor Stalions.
Koi Perich sports dual jersey at Gophers spring football practice
The Gophers football team held a spring practice open to the media on Tuesday, and star safety Koi Perich had a dual jersey for playing defense and offense.
The Gophers football team held a spring practice open to the media on Tuesday, and star safety Koi Perich had a dual jersey for playing defense and offense.
Women's Final Four TV ratings see steep drop-off without Caitlin Clark
With Caitlin Clark in the WNBA, the pro league benefited from that surge in popularity in 2024.
With Caitlin Clark in the WNBA, the pro league benefited from that surge in popularity in 2024.
Women’s March Madness: Who is Paige Bueckers? And other things to know
From the Final Four scores to what’s next for Paige Buecker, here’s the latest in March Madness from this weekend.
From the Final Four scores to what’s next for Paige Buecker, here’s the latest in March Madness from this weekend.
Hopkins native Paige Bueckers wins NCAA title for UConn
Former Hopkins standout, Paige Bueckers, won the NCAA title during her final season at UConn.
Former Hopkins standout, Paige Bueckers, won the NCAA title during her final season at UConn.
Gophers beat Belmont 75-63 to win WBIT Championship
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team is finishing Year 2 under Dawn Plitzuweit with a championship.
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team is finishing Year 2 under Dawn Plitzuweit with a championship.