Vikings QB Sam Darnold has knee bruise, not expected to miss Sunday at Packers

Minnesota Vikings fans can take a collective breath as Sam Darnold avoided a significant injury in Sunday’s 34-7 win over the Houston Texans.

KOC says Sam Darnold has knee bruise
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Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday Sam Darnold has a knee bruise but is not expected to miss any time.

P.J. Fleck on Gophers’ 2-2 start: ‘We’ve played 2 bad halves in 4 games’

The University of Minnesota football team is 2-2 after four games, and the Gophers are 0-1 in Big Ten play after a 31-14 loss to Iowa in the battle for Floyd of Rosedale.

P.J. Fleck reflects on Iowa loss, previews Michigan
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Gophers coach P.J. Fleck speaks with reporters Monday after a 31-14 loss to Iowa and looks ahead to Saturday's game at Michigan for the Little Brown Jug.

Fans gather in Minneapolis for big Lynx, Vikings games

The Vikings are undefeated, and the Lynx just won their first playoff game. It’s a great time to be a Minnesota fan. 

Napheesa Collier leads Lynx over Mercury in playoffs opener

Napheesa Collier scored a playoff career-high 38 points and the Minnesota Lynx blew a 23-point lead before rallying late to beat the Phoenix Mercury 102-95 on Sunday in Game 1 of a best-of-three series.

Mercury Morris, Super Bowl champion and Dolphins great, dead at 77

Mercury Morris, the former Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers running back who won two Super Bowl championships, has died, his family said Sunday. He was 77.

Napheesa Collier, Cheryl Reeve earn WNBA honors ahead of playoffs

After their best regular season in franchise history (30-10), Napheesa Collier and Cheryl Reeve earned honors from the league.

Vikings without Ivan Pace, Jordan Addison, Dallas Turner against Texans

The Vikings are without Ivan Pace Jr., Dallas Turner and Jordan Addison for Sunday's game against the Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium.

P.J. Fleck after Gophers lose to Iowa 31-14: 'Don't give up on this team'

The Gophers couldn't stop Kaleb Johnson, who ran for 206 yards and 3 touchdowns, in a 31-14 loss to Iowa Saturday night at Huntington Bank Stadium.

P.J. Fleck reacts after Gophers lose to Iowa 31-14
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Gophers coach P.J. Fleck speaks with reporters after a 31-14 loss to Iowa Saturday night at Huntington Bank Stadium to fall to 2-2 on the season.

Gophers without Justin Walley, Aidan Gousby against Iowa

The Gophers are without defensive starters Justin Walley and Aidan Gousby for Saturday night's rivalry game against Iowa.

Gopher Pregame Show: Jameson Geers sitdown
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On the FOX Gopher Pregame Show, Pierre Noujaim sits down with Minnesota tight end Jameson Geers ahead of Saturday night's showdown with rival Iowa for Floyd of Rosedale.

Eden Prairie vs. Shakopee high school football
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Shakopee hosted Eden Prairie in this week's FOX 9 Game of the Week. Watch the full game here.

Eden Prairie vs. Shakopee high school football: How to stream

Shakopee hosts Eden Prairie in this week's FOX 9 Game of the Week on Friday — a game you can stream on FOX9.com, FOX LOCAL and YouTube. 

MN Olympian Dakotah Lindwurm meets young fan who cheered her to finish line

Minnesota’s own Dakotah Lindwurm was the top American woman in the marathon at the Paris Olympics. It was a dream come true for the St. Francis, Minn. native as she crossed that finish line, knowing she was and will always be an Olympian.