1st & North: Week 1 thoughts
This week on First & North, FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks joins sports anchors from Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee to talk about week one of the upcoming NFL season.
This week on First & North, FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks joins sports anchors from Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee to talk about week one of the upcoming NFL season.
Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began his kneeling protest 10 years ago - where is he now?
A decade after taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s gesture remains a defining moment in sports and history. Once his football career ended, Kaepernick continued expanding his activism and social justice initiatives.
A decade after taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s gesture remains a defining moment in sports and history. Once his football career ended, Kaepernick continued expanding his activism and social justice initiatives.
Proposed MN Hockey Hall of Fame considers scaling back project amid funding gap
A proposed Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame that is slated to be built in Inver Grove Heights is considering scaling back parts of its project after failing to get state funding during the legislative session.
A proposed Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame that is slated to be built in Inver Grove Heights is considering scaling back parts of its project after failing to get state funding during the legislative session.
NFL fans rejoice: The Super Bowl falls on Presidents Day weekend so many will have Monday off
The NFL season gets underway Wednesday and football fans are already looking ahead to the 2027 Super Bowl, which takes place on Sunday, Feb, 14 — Valentine’s Day — and it’s also Presidents Day weekend, so most people will have Monday off.
The NFL season gets underway Wednesday and football fans are already looking ahead to the 2027 Super Bowl, which takes place on Sunday, Feb, 14 — Valentine’s Day — and it’s also Presidents Day weekend, so most people will have Monday off.
Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers: How to watch
Football season is finally here. The Minnesota Vikings open the NFL regular season on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Football season is finally here. The Minnesota Vikings open the NFL regular season on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Hockey gear costs soaring in Minnesota, 50% Canada tariffs threaten to push prices higher
Tariffs on Canada could make an already expensive sport even pricier for hockey families. For families with kids in hockey, the price of gear was already painful — and now it could get worse.
Tariffs on Canada could make an already expensive sport even pricier for hockey families. For families with kids in hockey, the price of gear was already painful — and now it could get worse.
Gophers' Javon Tracy named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week
Javon Tracy is the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after returning two punts for touchdowns in the Gophers' 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois.
Javon Tracy is the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after returning two punts for touchdowns in the Gophers' 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois.
P.J. Fleck: Gophers hosting Mississippi State ‘great for college football’
After beating Eastern Illinois 59-7 to open the season, the Gophers take things up a notch this week, hosting SEC foe Mississippi State on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium.
After beating Eastern Illinois 59-7 to open the season, the Gophers take things up a notch this week, hosting SEC foe Mississippi State on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium.
P.J. Fleck: Gophers hosting Mississippi State 'great for college football'
University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck held his weekly news conference Monday at Athletes Village. The Gophers are 1-0 after a 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois. Fleck talked about this Saturday's match-up against SEC foe Mississippi State, and why it's important to play a Power 5 team in the non-conference.
University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck held his weekly news conference Monday at Athletes Village. The Gophers are 1-0 after a 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois. Fleck talked about this Saturday's match-up against SEC foe Mississippi State, and why it's important to play a Power 5 team in the non-conference.
Pride on Ice Ep. 5: Paul Martin
Paul Martin joins the Pride on Ice podcast to discuss his expanded role as a Gophers men’s hockey assistant coach under Brett Larson and what he expects from Minnesota’s revamped defense.
Paul Martin joins the Pride on Ice podcast to discuss his expanded role as a Gophers men’s hockey assistant coach under Brett Larson and what he expects from Minnesota’s revamped defense.
Former Red Sox manager Joe Morgan dies at 95
Joe Morgan, the former Boston Red Sox manager who guided his hometown team to two division titles, has died at 95.
Joe Morgan, the former Boston Red Sox manager who guided his hometown team to two division titles, has died at 95.
Timberwolves at the State Fair: Matt Lloyd talks Jonathan Kuminga, LaMelo Ball
Minnesota Timberwolves General Manager Matt Lloyd was at the State Fair. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim caught up with him to talk about the recent signing of Jonathan Kuminga, and adding point guard LaMelo Ball in the offseason.
Minnesota Timberwolves General Manager Matt Lloyd was at the State Fair. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim caught up with him to talk about the recent signing of Jonathan Kuminga, and adding point guard LaMelo Ball in the offseason.
Minnesota Vikings bringing back Harrison Smith for 2026 season
Harrison Smith isn’t done with his NFL career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season, his 15th in the NFL.
Harrison Smith isn’t done with his NFL career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season, his 15th in the NFL.
Harrison Smith returning to Minnesota Vikings for 15th NFL season
Harrison Smith isn’t done with his NFL career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season, his 15th in the NFL.
Harrison Smith isn’t done with his NFL career just yet. The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday the veteran safety is returning for the 2026 season, his 15th in the NFL.
Jessi Pierce Community Cup: St. Paul tournament honors hockey reporter, her 3 children
The Minnesota hockey community will come together in December to honor Jessi Pierce and her family.
The Minnesota hockey community will come together in December to honor Jessi Pierce and her family.
Enough Said: Vikings roster set, Twins need a win and a special guest
As the last show at the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together, Enough Said hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings nailing down their 53-man roster, the Minnesota Twins needing a win to get into the Wild Card spot and get joined by a special guest who helps Lori keep the guys on track.
As the last show at the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together, Enough Said hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings nailing down their 53-man roster, the Minnesota Twins needing a win to get into the Wild Card spot and get joined by a special guest who helps Lori keep the guys on track.
Ex-NFL player, analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty in assault case
Former NFL player and sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty rather than go forward with a trial, stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel, according to court records.
Former NFL player and sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty rather than go forward with a trial, stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel, according to court records.
Gophers crush Eastern Illinois 59-7 in 2026 opener
The University of Minnesota football team opened its 2026 season Thursday night with a dominating 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois at Huntington Bank Stadium.
The University of Minnesota football team opened its 2026 season Thursday night with a dominating 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois at Huntington Bank Stadium.
P.J. Fleck: 2 punt return TDs 'set the tone' in Gophers 59-7 win
P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters after the Gophers beat Eastern Illinois 59-7 Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium. Javon Tracy sparked Minnesota's win with two punt returns for touchdowns, a first in program history.
P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters after the Gophers beat Eastern Illinois 59-7 Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium. Javon Tracy sparked Minnesota's win with two punt returns for touchdowns, a first in program history.
SEC sues LSU over recruiting NFL players to play college football
Days before most college football teams play their first games, a conference is suing one of its founding members over its controversial decision to recruit former pro players.
Days before most college football teams play their first games, a conference is suing one of its founding members over its controversial decision to recruit former pro players.