Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE

Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.

Twin Cities Marathon moving date of race to mid-October for 2027 and beyond

The Twin Cities Marathon is moving the date of the race to mid-October in 2027 and beyond because of the warm weather Minnesota has been experiencing in early October in recent years, organizers announced Tuesday.

Minneapolis hosts USA vs. Belgium watch party
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Hundreds of soccer fans packed Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis on Monday night to watch the USA take on Belgium. FOX 9’s Maury Glover was live onsite with fan reactions.

USA World Cup fans react to tying goal
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Fans in Minneapolis react to a goal to tie the U.S. match against Belgium 1-1 on Monday.

Kerr Kriisa, former NCAA basketball star, arrested for alleged fraud scheme

Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims. Here's what to know.

Brodie Ziemer on new-look Gophers Hockey: 'There's a new buzz'

New Gophers Hockey captain Brodie Ziemer says there's a “new buzz" around the team as Coach Brett Larson puts his mark on the program.

Gophers basketball building excitement through Nolen Anderson, Cedric Tomes
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The Gophers' men's basketball team is building excitement as the program enters Year 2 under Niko Medved. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks sat down with freshmen Nolen Anderson and Cedric Tomes as the team has started summer workouts at Athletes Village.

Minnesota Aurora FC blasts USL-W over playoff travel, semifinal game time

Despite being one of the best teams in the USL-W and routinely selling out games at TCO Stadium, Minnesota Aurora FC will remain on the road for the national semifinals. They blasted the league on social media about the decision.

The FIFA rule that allowed Balogun to play despite red card

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will be available for the team’s Monday World Cup match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his automatic one-game ban—originally issued after a controversial red card in the Round of 32.

Gophers Pride on Ice Podcast: Brodie Ziemer
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Gophers hockey captain Brodie Ziemer joins the Pride on Ice podcast to discuss his decision to stay with the program following the coaching transition to Brett Larson.

Minnesota Aurora FC gets dramatic 2-1 win over Pittsburgh in USL-W Playoffs

In what can be considered soccer’s version of a walk-off, Minnesota Aurora FC advanced in the USL-W Playoffs Sunday night with a thrilling 2-1 win over Pittsburgh Riveters SC at FNB Stadium in Pittsburgh.

Minnesota Aurora FC: Flavie Dube goal in USL-W Playoffs
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Minnesota Aurora FC beat Pittsburgh Riveters SC 2-1 Sunday night in the USL-W Playoffs. Flavie Dube got Aurora on the board with goal in the 18th minute.

Minnesota Aurora FC beats Pittsburgh 2-1 in USL-W Playoff thriller
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Gracie Dunaway scored with just seconds to play in extra time Sunday as Minnesota Aurora FC beat Pittsburgh Riveters SC 2-1 in the USL-W Playoffs. Aurora wins the Central Conference title, and advances to the national semifinals with the victory.

Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan to represent Minnesota Twins at MLB All-Star Game

For the second straight season, Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan will represent the Minnesota Twins at Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game.

FOX 9 Town Ball Tour gets ready to stop in Brownton
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This week's FOX 9 Town Ball Tour takes us west of the Twin Cities metro to the small town of Brownton, home of the Bruins and Barney Tadsen Field. The Town Ball Tour will be Tuesday this week. Brownton Bruins' Manager Doug Schuette joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about what to expect, and what town ball means to Brownton.

Fans catch World Cup fever at Utepils watch party
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Soccer fans flocked to Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis on Saturday for a World Cup Street Fair, hosted by the brewery and Viva Y Deportes. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim was there.

Chess federation suspends Kramnik for public cheating allegations against Daniel Naroditsky

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has suspended former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least one year after determining that he repeatedly made unsubstantiated public allegations of cheating against several players.

FIFA makes final ruling on US soccer star Folarin Balogun's controversial red card suspension

The United States Men's National Team is coming off of a massive victory on Wednesday night over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but there is a big cloud hanging over them for the next match against Belgium.