Basketball analyst Henry Lake on Richard Pitino's future with Gophers, NCAA Tournament
WCCO radio host Henry Lake joins Jim Rich to talk about Richard Pitino's uncertain future with the Golden Gophers and a preview of the NCAA Tournament.
WCCO radio host Henry Lake joins Jim Rich to talk about Richard Pitino's uncertain future with the Golden Gophers and a preview of the NCAA Tournament.
Former Viking Ben Leber on team's tight cap situation headed into start of free agency
The Vikings made some moves last week to get a little salary cap space, but Ben Leber isn't sure how much it will help the team as free agency gets underway this week.
The Vikings made some moves last week to get a little salary cap space, but Ben Leber isn't sure how much it will help the team as free agency gets underway this week.
Former Wild goaltender Alex Stalock speaks with Jim Rich as he moves on to Edmonton
Jim Rich catches up with Alex Stalock, the former Wild goaltender who ended up getting claimed off the waivers by the Oilers when he was moved by the Wild to the minors.
Jim Rich catches up with Alex Stalock, the former Wild goaltender who ended up getting claimed off the waivers by the Oilers when he was moved by the Wild to the minors.
Trent Tucker thinks the Gophers need a change for next season
Trent Tucker joined Jim Rich on FOX 9 Sports Now to talk about the Gophers and the team's rough finish to the season headed into the Big Ten tournament.
Trent Tucker joined Jim Rich on FOX 9 Sports Now to talk about the Gophers and the team's rough finish to the season headed into the Big Ten tournament.
Minnesota high school football returns
After deciding to hold the Minnesota high school football season, players took the field for the first time in 2020.
After deciding to hold the Minnesota high school football season, players took the field for the first time in 2020.
Star WR Rashod Bateman cleared by NCAA to return to Gophers
Rashod Bateman is officially back with the University of Minnesota football team.
Rashod Bateman is officially back with the University of Minnesota football team.
Legendary Vikings Coach Bud Grant talks Mike Zimmer, coaching philosophy and the cold
From his northwestern Wisconsin cabin, Bud Grant talked to FOX 9 about current Vikings Coach Mike Zimmer, what traits are important in a coach, how he turned the cold weather into the Vikings' advantage, his stoicism and greatness in coaching.
From his northwestern Wisconsin cabin, Bud Grant talked to FOX 9 about current Vikings Coach Mike Zimmer, what traits are important in a coach, how he turned the cold weather into the Vikings' advantage, his stoicism and greatness in coaching.
Timberwolves hopeful ahead of NBA Draft Lottery
While the Timberwolves have had recent bad luck in the NBA Draft lottery, there's hope for lottery Thursday night.
While the Timberwolves have had recent bad luck in the NBA Draft lottery, there's hope for lottery Thursday night.
Rick Spielman shares his reason on why Kirk Cousins is right for the Vikings
Rick Spielman talks with Jim Rich on why he believes Kirk Cousins can get it done for Minnesota.
Rick Spielman talks with Jim Rich on why he believes Kirk Cousins can get it done for Minnesota.
Sports Now: Ben Leber on the Vikings offseason and how to help a great cause
Ben Leber talks with Jim Rich about the Vikings offseason including what's ahead. Plus he tells you how you can help St. Jude Childrens Hospital.
Ben Leber talks with Jim Rich about the Vikings offseason including what's ahead. Plus he tells you how you can help St. Jude Childrens Hospital.
Sports Now: Antoine Winfield, Jr. on preparing for strange NFL Draft
Gophers Football standout Antoine Winfield, Jr. is preparing for a virtual NFL Draft, which is strange for everyone involved. He says he has been video conferencing with NFL teams in the lead up. Winfield also discusses why this process is so different than college recruiting, how he feels about earning the praise of an all-pro and why his father's example as a Minnesota Viking helped develop his work ethic as a young athlete.
Gophers Football standout Antoine Winfield, Jr. is preparing for a virtual NFL Draft, which is strange for everyone involved. He says he has been video conferencing with NFL teams in the lead up. Winfield also discusses why this process is so different than college recruiting, how he feels about earning the praise of an all-pro and why his father's example as a Minnesota Viking helped develop his work ethic as a young athlete.
Sports Now: Alex Stalock and the Wild want to get back on the ice
FOX 9's Jim Rich caught up with Wild Goaltender Alex Stalock about how he is passing the time and how he and his teammates are itching to play again.
FOX 9's Jim Rich caught up with Wild Goaltender Alex Stalock about how he is passing the time and how he and his teammates are itching to play again.
Sports Now: MSU-Mankato hockey coach Mike Hastings talks about the season that was and wasn't
For the MSU-Mankato Mavericks, the 2019/2020 campaign could have been a crowning moment. After their season was cancelled, however, they were left with only questions. Mike Hastings talks about the campaign and how his players are coping with losing a season with so much hope.
For the MSU-Mankato Mavericks, the 2019/2020 campaign could have been a crowning moment. After their season was cancelled, however, they were left with only questions. Mike Hastings talks about the campaign and how his players are coping with losing a season with so much hope.
Sports Now: Lou Nanne on the MSHSL Hockey Tournament and the Wild's postseason prospects
Lou Nanne joined FOX 9 to talk about the Boys High School Hockey Tournament's increased popularity. He discusses why that tournament continues to grow while others shrink. Then, he turns his focus to the Wild, first looking at who is the team's biggest threat and if he believes they will make the playoffs this season.
Lou Nanne joined FOX 9 to talk about the Boys High School Hockey Tournament's increased popularity. He discusses why that tournament continues to grow while others shrink. Then, he turns his focus to the Wild, first looking at who is the team's biggest threat and if he believes they will make the playoffs this season.
Twins Catcher Mitch Garver on 2020 expectations and why he gave us his number 18
Twins Catcher Mitch Garver sat down with Jim Rich during Spring Training in Florida to talk about the mounting expectations on this Twins team for the upcoming campaign. The former Silver Slugger also explains why he gave up his number 18 jersey to help make a new teammate feel at home.
Twins Catcher Mitch Garver sat down with Jim Rich during Spring Training in Florida to talk about the mounting expectations on this Twins team for the upcoming campaign. The former Silver Slugger also explains why he gave up his number 18 jersey to help make a new teammate feel at home.
An Uber ride with former driver-turned-ALDS starting pitcher Randy Dobnak of the Minnesota Twins
Randy Dobnak makes a brief return to Uber driving to give FOX 9's Jim Rich a ride to his hotel at Spring Training in Fort Meyers, Florida. During the ride, Dobnak shares his best and worst experiences driving with Uber, how he got into driving and how it helped him expect the unexpected on the pitcher's mound. He also shares the story of his rapid rise to the major leagues and his hopes for the 2020 Twins's season.
Randy Dobnak makes a brief return to Uber driving to give FOX 9's Jim Rich a ride to his hotel at Spring Training in Fort Meyers, Florida. During the ride, Dobnak shares his best and worst experiences driving with Uber, how he got into driving and how it helped him expect the unexpected on the pitcher's mound. He also shares the story of his rapid rise to the major leagues and his hopes for the 2020 Twins's season.
Sports Now: 'Miracle on Ice' team members talk about the Herb Brooks Foundation
Herb Brooks always emphasized growing the game of hockey and now the former Miracle on Ice team members are helping the Herb Brooks Foundation do just that across the country and here in Minnesota.
Herb Brooks always emphasized growing the game of hockey and now the former Miracle on Ice team members are helping the Herb Brooks Foundation do just that across the country and here in Minnesota.
Sports Now: Members of the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' team reflect on their gold medal 40 years later
Four members of the Miracle on Ice team and Herb Brooks's son stopped by FOX 9 to talk about how fast 40 years have gone by since that fateful February night when they beat the Soviet Union hockey team against all odds and went on to win the gold medal.
Four members of the Miracle on Ice team and Herb Brooks's son stopped by FOX 9 to talk about how fast 40 years have gone by since that fateful February night when they beat the Soviet Union hockey team against all odds and went on to win the gold medal.
Sports Now: Has Kirk Cousins silenced his critics with the Wild Card round win?
Tyrone Carter and Chuck Foreman join FOX 9 Sports Now to answer the question. Plus, they preview the upcoming Divisional Round game against San Francisco and look at Dan Bailey's performance hitting 21 consecutive field goals.
Tyrone Carter and Chuck Foreman join FOX 9 Sports Now to answer the question. Plus, they preview the upcoming Divisional Round game against San Francisco and look at Dan Bailey's performance hitting 21 consecutive field goals.
Former teammate David Metzen remembers Gopher legend Doug Woog
Former Gopher hockey captain, David Metzen discusses playing with the late Doug Woog. The two were lifelong friends. On FOX 9 Sports Now, Metzen shared his memories of what made Doug the ?Wooger?.
Former Gopher hockey captain, David Metzen discusses playing with the late Doug Woog. The two were lifelong friends. On FOX 9 Sports Now, Metzen shared his memories of what made Doug the ?Wooger?.