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.
Gophers women's basketball gearing up for Big Ten Tournament
The Gophers' women's basketball team is getting ready to head to Chicago for the Big Ten Tournament. Minnesota is the No. 4 seed and opens play on Friday. Coach Dawn Plizuweit met with the media on Wednesday before the team leaves town. The Gophers head to Chicago looking to make a run to the weekend, and lock up potentially being a host site for an NCAA Tournament regional.
The Gophers' women's basketball team is getting ready to head to Chicago for the Big Ten Tournament. Minnesota is the No. 4 seed and opens play on Friday. Coach Dawn Plizuweit met with the media on Wednesday before the team leaves town. The Gophers head to Chicago looking to make a run to the weekend, and lock up potentially being a host site for an NCAA Tournament regional.
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.
Gophers have 9-game win streak snapped, look for strong Big 10 finish
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with University of Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers remain one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten, despite having a nine-game win streak snapped in a loss to Michigan State. The Gophers are 21-7 on the season, and 12-5 in Big Ten play. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard chat about the season with Coach Plitzuweit. Grace Grocholski and Amaya Battle also join the show.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with University of Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers remain one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten, despite having a nine-game win streak snapped in a loss to Michigan State. The Gophers are 21-7 on the season, and 12-5 in Big Ten play. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard chat about the season with Coach Plitzuweit. Grace Grocholski and Amaya Battle also join the show.
The Minnesota players who helped USA men's hockey win its first gold since 1980
For the first time since the 1980 Miracle on Ice, the United States men’s hockey team has captured Olympic gold and several Minnesota players helped bring the 46-year-long drought to an end.
For the first time since the 1980 Miracle on Ice, the United States men’s hockey team has captured Olympic gold and several Minnesota players helped bring the 46-year-long drought to an end.
Dawn Plitzuweit leads Gophers women to No. 23 spot in AP Top 25
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking University of Minnesota women's basketball with Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers are 20-6 on the season, 11-4 in Big Ten play and have won eight straight games. They entered the Associated Press Top 25 this week at No. 23, and appear headed to an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Coach Plitzuweit about their current hot streak, and how they celebrate wins. Guard Tori McKinney, and post Sophie Hart also join the show.
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking University of Minnesota women's basketball with Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers are 20-6 on the season, 11-4 in Big Ten play and have won eight straight games. They entered the Associated Press Top 25 this week at No. 23, and appear headed to an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Coach Plitzuweit about their current hot streak, and how they celebrate wins. Guard Tori McKinney, and post Sophie Hart also join the show.
Niko Medved, Gophers grinding through Big Ten season
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're catching up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. Last week, the Gophers lost at Penn State, beat No. 10 Michigan State and lost to Maryland. Minnesota is 11-13 on the season, 4-9 in Big Ten play and has seven regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard caught up with Medved on the recent Big Ten slate. Assistant coach Brian Cooley also joins the show.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're catching up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. Last week, the Gophers lost at Penn State, beat No. 10 Michigan State and lost to Maryland. Minnesota is 11-13 on the season, 4-9 in Big Ten play and has seven regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard caught up with Medved on the recent Big Ten slate. Assistant coach Brian Cooley also joins the show.
Gophers upset Michigan State, fans storm court
The Minnesota Gophers upset the Michigan State Spartans Wednesday night, beating them 79-73.
The Minnesota Gophers upset the Michigan State Spartans Wednesday night, beating them 79-73.
Dawn Plitzuweit has Gopher women on 4-game win streak
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit from the University of Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers are 16-6 on the season, 7-4 in Big Ten play and are on a four-game win streak. They're in the hunt for an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Plitzuweit, and star guard Mara Braun joins the show to talk about the season so far.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit from the University of Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers are 16-6 on the season, 7-4 in Big Ten play and are on a four-game win streak. They're in the hunt for an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Plitzuweit, and star guard Mara Braun joins the show to talk about the season so far.
Gopher Coaches Show: Border Battle at Wisconsin
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-10 on the season, 3-6 in Big Ten play and have lost five straight. The roster is depleted due to injuries, and the Gophers might be without top scorer Cade Tyson at Wisconsin Wednesday night. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard speak with Medved about the losing skid, and the rest of the season. Forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson joins the show to talk about coming with Medved from Colorado State to play for the Gophers.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-10 on the season, 3-6 in Big Ten play and have lost five straight. The roster is depleted due to injuries, and the Gophers might be without top scorer Cade Tyson at Wisconsin Wednesday night. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard speak with Medved about the losing skid, and the rest of the season. Forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson joins the show to talk about coming with Medved from Colorado State to play for the Gophers.
Gopher Coaches Show: Minnesota hosts No. 7 Nebraska on Saturday
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men’s basketball team. Former player Parker Fox comes off the bench for Justin Gaard as a guest host. The Gophers are 10-9, 3-5 in Big Ten play and are looking to end a four-game losing skid. Three of those losses are by a combined 14 points, and they took Ohio State to overtime on the road despite being down to a seven-man rotation due to injuries. Minnesota native and sophomore guard Isaac Asuma also goes 1-on-1 with Ahmad Hicks as the Cherry native talks about his decision to stay home and play for the Gophers. Minnesota is back in action Saturday, hosting unbeaten Nebraska, a top-10 team in the country.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men’s basketball team. Former player Parker Fox comes off the bench for Justin Gaard as a guest host. The Gophers are 10-9, 3-5 in Big Ten play and are looking to end a four-game losing skid. Three of those losses are by a combined 14 points, and they took Ohio State to overtime on the road despite being down to a seven-man rotation due to injuries. Minnesota native and sophomore guard Isaac Asuma also goes 1-on-1 with Ahmad Hicks as the Cherry native talks about his decision to stay home and play for the Gophers. Minnesota is back in action Saturday, hosting unbeaten Nebraska, a top-10 team in the country.
CFP National Championship, Gophers football, hoops & Timberwolves
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake talk about the College Football Playoff National Championship and turnaround at Indiana. What are realistic expectations for the Gophers? Gophers’ men’s hoops is struggling, but are right there. Niko Medved has the team on track. The women need to start grabbing wins now before they find themselves on the bubble and looking in come March. The Timberwolves are struggling as of late, but this next stretch is a great opportunity for them.
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake talk about the College Football Playoff National Championship and turnaround at Indiana. What are realistic expectations for the Gophers? Gophers’ men’s hoops is struggling, but are right there. Niko Medved has the team on track. The women need to start grabbing wins now before they find themselves on the bubble and looking in come March. The Timberwolves are struggling as of late, but this next stretch is a great opportunity for them.
Gophers repeat titles in cheer and dance categories at UCA and UDA College Nationals
The University of Minnesota Spirit Squad successfully defended two national championships this weekend at the 2026 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Orlando.
The University of Minnesota Spirit Squad successfully defended two national championships this weekend at the 2026 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Orlando.
Gopher Coaches Show: Niko Medved has Minnesota 3-1 in Big Ten
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-5 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play in Medved's first season. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Medved on his first season at Minnesota so far, Tuesday night's court rush after beating Iowa and hosting USC on Friday. Star guard Cade Tyson also joins the show.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-5 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play in Medved's first season. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Medved on his first season at Minnesota so far, Tuesday night's court rush after beating Iowa and hosting USC on Friday. Star guard Cade Tyson also joins the show.
Niko Medved explains Gophers’ snack run after win at Northwestern
The Gophers' men's basketball team got a big road win at Northwestern on Saturday, and celebrated it with a stop for gas station snacks on the way home. Minnesota starts a three-game homestand against Iowa Tuesday night.
The Gophers' men's basketball team got a big road win at Northwestern on Saturday, and celebrated it with a stop for gas station snacks on the way home. Minnesota starts a three-game homestand against Iowa Tuesday night.
Enough Said: Wolves, Vikings and Gophers
Why the Timberwolves need to regroup now, the Vikings have their last border battle of the season and a mixed bag of news for the Gopher Football team. Senior Writer for the Athletic Jon Krawczynski joins Justin Gaard and Lori Fisher for the first show of 2026.
Why the Timberwolves need to regroup now, the Vikings have their last border battle of the season and a mixed bag of news for the Gopher Football team. Senior Writer for the Athletic Jon Krawczynski joins Justin Gaard and Lori Fisher for the first show of 2026.
Gopher Coaches Show: Catching up with Dawn Plitzuweit
On our first installment of this season's Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit of the Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers picked up a Big Ten road win at Indiana. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with coach Plitzuweit about the season so far, a trip to the Bahamas and getting to know the new players on the roster.
On our first installment of this season's Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit of the Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers picked up a Big Ten road win at Indiana. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with coach Plitzuweit about the season so far, a trip to the Bahamas and getting to know the new players on the roster.